Synopsis
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
1
Mrs. Livingston, I PresumeWhile touring MGM studios with his father, Eddie invites a homeless starlet to spend the night.30m2
Teacher's PetEddie's classmates accuse him of being the teacher's pet when Tom starts dating their teacher, Miss Allen.30m3
And Eddie Makes ThreeTom falls in love with a model who isn't ready for motherhood.30m4
The Littlest KidnapperEddie brings home a little Japanese boy for Mrs. Livingston to keep.30m5
The ComputerTom reluctantly agrees to enroll in a computer dating service to do some research.30m6
PainTom and Eddie experience the pains of growing up when Eddie balks at the idea of going to school.30m7
Guess Who's Coming for Lunch?After discovering his new friend's mother is not married, Eddie arranges a meeting between the two parents.30m8
Bully for YouWhen Eddie is bullied by a motherless girl (Jodie Foster) at school, Tom invites her and her father over to visit.30m9
Gentleman FriendA wealthy manufacturer announces his plans to marry Mrs. Livingston.30m10
Any Friend of Dad'sA buddy from Tom's school days drops in for an extended visit.30m11
An F for Mrs. LivingstonMrs. Livingston failed her English test, causing Eddie to think she will commit hara-kiri to save face.30m12
Member of the WeddingTina proposes to Norman.30m13
A Night Out for the BoysAn overnight camping trip leads to a Corbett-Lockwood quarrel.30m14
Mother of the YearTom offers to make sandwiches when the mothers of Eddie's classmates plan a luncheon for Eddie's pregnant teacher.30m15
Who Pulled the Blues Right Out of the Horn?Eddie's flamboyant Aunt Kate comes for a visit.30m16
The Library CardEddie loses the very first library book he takes out.30m17
How Do You Know If It's Really Love?Eddie is suffering from a case of puppy love30m18
The Road to You Know Where is Paved with You Know WhatA retired school teacher unknowingly alienates Eddie from his father.30m19
They're Either Too Young or Too OldEddie has a crush on his babysitter, who has a crush on Tom.30m20
The Mod CoupleMrs. Livingston departs, leaving Eddie and Tom alone.30m21
Guardian for EddieTom tries to find a future guardian for Eddie.30m22
The PromiseTom tries to prevent Mrs. Livingston from being deported.30m23
A Five-Pound Monkey on His StomachNorman has to lose five pounds in two days.30m24
Free is a Four Letter WordTom has been ordered by his boss to fire his best friend30m25
Don't Look Now, But Your Scorpio's RisingTom's nutty secretary has become interested in astrology and quits her job.30m26
Money is a Five Letter WordEddie finds ten thousand dollars.30m
Mrs. Livingston, I PresumeWhile touring MGM studios with his father, Eddie invites a homeless starlet to spend the night.30m2Teacher's PetEddie's classmates accuse him of being the teacher's pet when Tom starts dating their teacher, Miss Allen.30m3And Eddie Makes ThreeTom falls in love with a model who isn't ready for motherhood.30m4The Littlest KidnapperEddie brings home a little Japanese boy for Mrs. Livingston to keep.30m5The ComputerTom reluctantly agrees to enroll in a computer dating service to do some research.30m6PainTom and Eddie experience the pains of growing up when Eddie balks at the idea of going to school.30m7Guess Who's Coming for Lunch?After discovering his new friend's mother is not married, Eddie arranges a meeting between the two parents.30m8Bully for YouWhen Eddie is bullied by a motherless girl (Jodie Foster) at school, Tom invites her and her father over to visit.30m9Gentleman FriendA wealthy manufacturer announces his plans to marry Mrs. Livingston.30m10Any Friend of Dad'sA buddy from Tom's school days drops in for an extended visit.30m11An F for Mrs. LivingstonMrs. Livingston failed her English test, causing Eddie to think she will commit hara-kiri to save face.30m12Member of the WeddingTina proposes to Norman.30m13A Night Out for the BoysAn overnight camping trip leads to a Corbett-Lockwood quarrel.30m14Mother of the YearTom offers to make sandwiches when the mothers of Eddie's classmates plan a luncheon for Eddie's pregnant teacher.30m15Who Pulled the Blues Right Out of the Horn?Eddie's flamboyant Aunt Kate comes for a visit.30m16The Library CardEddie loses the very first library book he takes out.30m17How Do You Know If It's Really Love?Eddie is suffering from a case of puppy love30m18The Road to You Know Where is Paved with You Know WhatA retired school teacher unknowingly alienates Eddie from his father.30m19They're Either Too Young or Too OldEddie has a crush on his babysitter, who has a crush on Tom.30m20The Mod CoupleMrs. Livingston departs, leaving Eddie and Tom alone.30m21Guardian for EddieTom tries to find a future guardian for Eddie.30m22The PromiseTom tries to prevent Mrs. Livingston from being deported.30m23A Five-Pound Monkey on His StomachNorman has to lose five pounds in two days.30m24Free is a Four Letter WordTom has been ordered by his boss to fire his best friend30m25Don't Look Now, But Your Scorpio's RisingTom's nutty secretary has become interested in astrology and quits her job.30m26Money is a Five Letter WordEddie finds ten thousand dollars.30mCast
