The Courtship of Eddie's Father — Season 1
A Boy and his Dad have a Barrel of Fun
About this season
The Courtship of Eddie's Father is an American television sitcom based on the 1963 movie of the same name, which was based on the book written by Mark Toby. It tells the story of a widower, Tom Corbett, who is a magazine publisher, and his son, Eddie, who believes his father should marry, and manipulates situations surrounding the women his father is interested in. ABC had acquired the rights to the story; the series debuted on September 17, 1969, and was last broadcast on March 1, 1972. Bixby received an Emmy nomination for the show.
Episodes (26)
1. Mrs. Livingston, I Presume
Aired 17 September 1969 • 30 min
While touring MGM studios with his father, Eddie invites a homeless starlet to spend the night.
2. Teacher's Pet
Aired 24 September 1969 • 30 min
Eddie's classmates accuse him of being the teacher's pet when Tom starts dating their teacher, Miss Allen.
3. And Eddie Makes Three
Aired 1 October 1969 • 30 min
Tom falls in love with a model who isn't ready for motherhood.
4. The Littlest Kidnapper
Aired 8 October 1969 • 30 min
Eddie brings home a little Japanese boy for Mrs. Livingston to keep.
5. The Computer
Aired 15 October 1969 • 30 min
Tom reluctantly agrees to enroll in a computer dating service to do some research.
6. Pain
Aired 22 October 1969 • 30 min
Tom and Eddie experience the pains of growing up when Eddie balks at the idea of going to school.
7. Guess Who's Coming for Lunch?
Aired 29 October 1969 • 30 min
After discovering his new friend's mother is not married, Eddie arranges a meeting between the two parents.
8. Bully for You
Aired 5 November 1969 • 30 min
When Eddie is bullied by a motherless girl (Jodie Foster) at school, Tom invites her and her father over to visit.
9. Gentleman Friend
Aired 12 November 1969 • 30 min
A wealthy manufacturer announces his plans to marry Mrs. Livingston.
10. Any Friend of Dad's
Aired 19 November 1969 • 30 min
A buddy from Tom's school days drops in for an extended visit.
11. An F for Mrs. Livingston
Aired 26 November 1969 • 30 min
Mrs. Livingston failed her English test, causing Eddie to think she will commit hara-kiri to save face.
12. Member of the Wedding
Aired 3 December 1969 • 30 min
Tina proposes to Norman.
13. A Night Out for the Boys
Aired 10 December 1969 • 30 min
An overnight camping trip leads to a Corbett-Lockwood quarrel.
14. Mother of the Year
Aired 17 December 1969 • 30 min
Tom offers to make sandwiches when the mothers of Eddie's classmates plan a luncheon for Eddie's pregnant teacher.
15. Who Pulled the Blues Right Out of the Horn?
Aired 24 December 1969 • 30 min
Eddie's flamboyant Aunt Kate comes for a visit.
16. The Library Card
Aired 31 December 1969 • 30 min
Eddie loses the very first library book he takes out.
17. How Do You Know If It's Really Love?
Aired 7 January 1970 • 30 min
Eddie is suffering from a case of puppy love
18. The Road to You Know Where is Paved with You Know What
Aired 14 January 1970 • 30 min
A retired school teacher unknowingly alienates Eddie from his father.
19. They're Either Too Young or Too Old
Aired 21 January 1970 • 30 min
Eddie has a crush on his babysitter, who has a crush on Tom.
20. The Mod Couple
Aired 28 January 1970 • 30 min
Mrs. Livingston departs, leaving Eddie and Tom alone.
21. Guardian for Eddie
Aired 4 February 1970 • 30 min
Tom tries to find a future guardian for Eddie.
22. The Promise
Aired 11 February 1970 • 30 min
Tom tries to prevent Mrs. Livingston from being deported.
23. A Five-Pound Monkey on His Stomach
Aired 18 February 1970 • 30 min
Norman has to lose five pounds in two days.
24. Free is a Four Letter Word
Aired 25 February 1970 • 30 min
Tom has been ordered by his boss to fire his best friend
25. Don't Look Now, But Your Scorpio's Rising
Aired 4 March 1970 • 30 min
Tom's nutty secretary has become interested in astrology and quits her job.
26. Money is a Five Letter Word
Aired 11 March 1970 • 30 min
Eddie finds ten thousand dollars.