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Father Knows Best

1954–19606 seasons203 episodes

Father Knows Best is a American series that premiered on CBS in 1954 and ran until 1960. 6 seasons and 203 episodes. Created by Ed James.

CBS logoOriginal networkCBSbroadcast network · 1207 shows on record
19401960198020002020

On air 1954–1960: 7 years

Key facts

Network
CBS
Format
Series
Premiere
October 3, 1954
Finale
May 23, 1960
Years on air
7
Seasons
6
Episodes
203
Language
English
Production
CBS
Distributor
Screen Gems, Hulu

Credits

Created byEd James
DirectorsPeter Tewksbury

Cast 1 on record

Cast member
Robert Young