The Courtship of Eddie's Father
The Courtship of Eddie's Father

The Courtship of Eddie's Father

1969 3 Seasons 73 Episodes ⭐ 6.2 Comedy Family Kids

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.

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.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Mrs. Livingston, I Presume

While touring MGM studios with his father, Eddie invites a homeless starlet to spend the night.

EP 2

Teacher's Pet

Eddie's classmates accuse him of being the teacher's pet when Tom starts dating their teacher, Miss Allen.

EP 3

And Eddie Makes Three

Tom falls in love with a model who isn't ready for motherhood.

EP 4

The Littlest Kidnapper

Eddie brings home a little Japanese boy for Mrs. Livingston to keep.

EP 5

The Computer

Tom reluctantly agrees to enroll in a computer dating service to do some research.

EP 6

Pain

Tom and Eddie experience the pains of growing up when Eddie balks at the idea of going to school.

EP 7

Guess Who's Coming for Lunch?

After discovering his new friend's mother is not married, Eddie arranges a meeting between the two parents.

EP 8

Bully for You

When Eddie is bullied by a motherless girl (Jodie Foster) at school, Tom invites her and her father over to visit.

EP 9

Gentleman Friend

A wealthy manufacturer announces his plans to marry Mrs. Livingston.

EP 10

Any Friend of Dad's

A buddy from Tom's school days drops in for an extended visit.

EP 11

An F for Mrs. Livingston

Mrs. Livingston failed her English test, causing Eddie to think she will commit hara-kiri to save face.

EP 12

Member of the Wedding

Tina proposes to Norman.

EP 13

A Night Out for the Boys

An overnight camping trip leads to a Corbett-Lockwood quarrel.

EP 14

Mother of the Year

Tom offers to make sandwiches when the mothers of Eddie's classmates plan a luncheon for Eddie's pregnant teacher.

EP 15

Who Pulled the Blues Right Out of the Horn?

Eddie's flamboyant Aunt Kate comes for a visit.

EP 16

The Library Card

Eddie loses the very first library book he takes out.

EP 17

How Do You Know If It's Really Love?

Eddie is suffering from a case of puppy love

EP 18

The Road to You Know Where is Paved with You Know What

A retired school teacher unknowingly alienates Eddie from his father.

EP 19

They're Either Too Young or Too Old

Eddie has a crush on his babysitter, who has a crush on Tom.

EP 20

The Mod Couple

Mrs. Livingston departs, leaving Eddie and Tom alone.

EP 21

Guardian for Eddie

Tom tries to find a future guardian for Eddie.

EP 22

The Promise

Tom tries to prevent Mrs. Livingston from being deported.

EP 23

A Five-Pound Monkey on His Stomach

Norman has to lose five pounds in two days.

EP 24

Free is a Four Letter Word

Tom has been ordered by his boss to fire his best friend

EP 25

Don't Look Now, But Your Scorpio's Rising

Tom's nutty secretary has become interested in astrology and quits her job.

EP 26

Money is a Five Letter Word

Eddie finds ten thousand dollars.

EP 1

The Unbirthday Present

When Eddie decides to give Tom a present for no particular reason, Norman helps him create the perfect gift.

EP 2

A Loaf of Bread, a Bar of Soap and a Jar of Peanut Butter

Tom informs Mr. Kelly when he overhears Eddie and Joey (Jodie Foster) making plans to run away to Mexico.

EP 3

The Important Word is 'And'

Tom learns a lesson in what not to do when Eddie joins a boys' club.

EP 4

I Thought, You Thought

Tom thinks Mrs. Livingston has a crush on Norman but Norman believes Tom is the object of her affections.

EP 5

The Business Trip

Tom has to tell Eddie that he has to work on the night of the school play.

EP 6

Eddie's Will

Mrs. Livingston's plans are upset when Tom punishes Eddie for not doing his homework.

EP 7

Hello, Mrs. Bessinger, Goodbye

A free-spirited girl enters Tom's life.

EP 8

Love is for Sharing

An Indian orphan teaches Eddie and Tom about sharing.

EP 9

Who Wants to Sail Down the Amazon, Anyway?

Eddie's maternal grandfather expresses his desire to take Eddie on an expedition down the Amazon River.

EP 10

When the Shoe Is on the Other Foot, It Doesn't Fit

A liberated woman has Tom delighted but not in love.

EP 11

The Secret Box

Eddie begins to think that he was adopted.

EP 12

Fear is for Understanding

Tom tries to exorcise a ghost.

EP 13

Gifts Are for Giving

A story about Norman's highly treasured gift.

EP 14

A Little Get Together for Cissy

Tom's sophisticated boss Cissy falls for him.

EP 15

The Ghetto Girl

Tom tries to help a girl from the ghetto with a chip on her shoulder.

EP 16

The Hospital

Eddie gets scared when Tom goes to the hospital for a routine physical.

EP 17

The Rift

Tom refuses to buy a horse for Eddie.

EP 18

The Encounter Group

Tina expresses her feelings about Tom and Norman in a group encounter meeting.

EP 19

Dear Mr. Cooper (a.k.a.) Eddie Meets an Astronaut

Eddie meets Apollo 13 astronaut L. Gordon Cooper in a story about privacy.

EP 20

The Lonely Weekend

While Eddie's away, Tom plans to spend the weekend with his girlfriend.

EP 21

The Magic Mrs. Rickles

Tina's mother's belief in magic leaves an impression on Eddie.

EP 22

To Catch a Thief

Things go missing from the Corbett household.

EP 23

Everybody Needs a Brother

Eddie's desire for a brother prompts Tom to adopt a child from another country.

EP 24

Discipline is a Four Letter Word Spelled Love

When Eddie's disobedience endangers his life, Tom spanks him for the first time.

EP 1

My Son, The Artist

Tom is taking an art class,sketching nude models. Eddie decides to try the same thing with his new friend,a neighbor gir

EP 2

The Candidate

Tom might be the next member of the school board

EP 3

Getting Back on the Horse

Eddie learns to cope with fear.

EP 4

Tell It Like I'm Telling You It Is

A small accident causes big legal problems.

EP 5

A Very Different Drummer

Tom and Eddie try to convince Norman it is okay to be a kook.

EP 6

The Bicycle Theft

A lesson in responsibility for Eddie gets out of hand.

EP 7

Two's Company

A divorced couple makes Tom's life miserable.

EP 8

Happy Birthday To You

Norman's birthday is coming up and he does not want anyone to take notice, but Tom and Eddie plan a surprise party anywa

EP 9

Or Else

Tina asks Tom for a raise.

EP 10

Thy Neighbor Loves Thee

Tom's new neighbors are driving him crazy with kindness.

EP 11

A Little Red

A beautiful female editor from the Soviet Union arrives to observe Tom's publishing methods.

EP 12

A Brave at Natchanoony

Eddie's first camping trip is a trauma to mother hen Norman.

EP 13

The Blarney Stone Girl

Tom meets a charming klutz with an inferiority complex.

EP 14

Prince Charming

Eddie's part in the school play requires him to kiss a girl on the lips, which he finds he can't do.

EP 15

The Choice

Tom's romance with a lady doctor depends on her choice to either get married or continue her studies abroad.

EP 16

The Karate Story

Eddie takes karate lessons so he can defeat the school bully.

EP 17

Very Young Man With a Horn

Eddie's saxophone playing is disturbing the bagpiper upstairs.

EP 18

The Investors

Tom and Norman invest in an oil well.

EP 19

It's All Write With Me

Tom feels his creative writing is causing him to neglect Eddie.

EP 20

A Little Help From My Friend

An insurance man proves to be a disastrous house guest.

EP 21

In the Eye of the Beholder

A sixteen dollar gift of friendship becomes a $5,000 headache.

EP 22

Time For a Change

Tom considers buying a new house that is in need of repair.

EP 23

We Love Annie

Mr. Landon is Annie's boss at an answering service company.

Popular Cast

Bill Bixby
Bill Bixby
Tom Corbett
Brandon Cruz
Brandon Cruz
Eddie Corbett
Miyoshi Umeki
Miyoshi Umeki
Mrs. Livingston
James Komack
James Komack
Norman Tinker
Kristina Holland
Kristina Holland
Tina Rickles