The Courtship of Eddie's Father — Season 2
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 (24)
1. The Unbirthday Present
Aired 23 September 1970 • 30 min
When Eddie decides to give Tom a present for no particular reason, Norman helps him create the perfect gift.
2. A Loaf of Bread, a Bar of Soap and a Jar of Peanut Butter
Aired 30 September 1970 • 30 min
Tom informs Mr. Kelly when he overhears Eddie and Joey (Jodie Foster) making plans to run away to Mexico.
3. The Important Word is 'And'
Aired 7 October 1970 • 30 min
Tom learns a lesson in what not to do when Eddie joins a boys' club.
4. I Thought, You Thought
Aired 14 October 1970 • 30 min
Tom thinks Mrs. Livingston has a crush on Norman but Norman believes Tom is the object of her affections.
5. The Business Trip
Aired 21 October 1970 • 30 min
Tom has to tell Eddie that he has to work on the night of the school play.
6. Eddie's Will
Aired 28 October 1970 • 30 min
Mrs. Livingston's plans are upset when Tom punishes Eddie for not doing his homework.
7. Hello, Mrs. Bessinger, Goodbye
Aired 4 November 1970 • 30 min
A free-spirited girl enters Tom's life.
8. Love is for Sharing
Aired 11 November 1970 • 30 min
An Indian orphan teaches Eddie and Tom about sharing.
9. Who Wants to Sail Down the Amazon, Anyway?
Aired 18 November 1970 • 30 min
Eddie's maternal grandfather expresses his desire to take Eddie on an expedition down the Amazon River.
10. When the Shoe Is on the Other Foot, It Doesn't Fit
Aired 25 November 1970 • 30 min
A liberated woman has Tom delighted but not in love.
11. The Secret Box
Aired 2 December 1970 • 30 min
Eddie begins to think that he was adopted.
12. Fear is for Understanding
Aired 16 December 1970 • 30 min
Tom tries to exorcise a ghost.
13. Gifts Are for Giving
Aired 23 December 1970 • 30 min
A story about Norman's highly treasured gift.
14. A Little Get Together for Cissy
Aired 6 January 1971 • 30 min
Tom's sophisticated boss Cissy falls for him.
15. The Ghetto Girl
Aired 13 January 1971 • 30 min
Tom tries to help a girl from the ghetto with a chip on her shoulder.
16. The Hospital
Aired 20 January 1971 • 30 min
Eddie gets scared when Tom goes to the hospital for a routine physical.
17. The Rift
Aired 27 January 1971 • 30 min
Tom refuses to buy a horse for Eddie.
18. The Encounter Group
Aired 3 February 1971 • 30 min
Tina expresses her feelings about Tom and Norman in a group encounter meeting.
19. Dear Mr. Cooper (a.k.a.) Eddie Meets an Astronaut
Aired 10 February 1971 • 30 min
Eddie meets Apollo 13 astronaut L. Gordon Cooper in a story about privacy.
20. The Lonely Weekend
Aired 17 February 1971 • 30 min
While Eddie's away, Tom plans to spend the weekend with his girlfriend.
21. The Magic Mrs. Rickles
Aired 3 March 1971 • 30 min
Tina's mother's belief in magic leaves an impression on Eddie.
22. To Catch a Thief
Aired 10 March 1971 • 30 min
Things go missing from the Corbett household.
23. Everybody Needs a Brother
Aired 17 March 1971 • 30 min
Eddie's desire for a brother prompts Tom to adopt a child from another country.
24. Discipline is a Four Letter Word Spelled Love
Aired 24 March 1971 • 30 min
When Eddie's disobedience endangers his life, Tom spanks him for the first time.