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Where to watch Father Knows Best(1954)

TV series · 1954 · 6 seasons · Comedy, Family

In the United States, Father Knows Best is available to stream on Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock, Dove, Great American Pure Flix, and Shout! Factory. It's also free on The Roku Channel, Hoopla, Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV, Plex, Plex Channel, Cineverse, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can also buy it on Amazon Video and Google Play.

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Availability in United States

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  • PlexPlex
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  • CineverseCineverse
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Data updated on October 10, 2026. Availability data from JustWatch.

Father Knows Best plot summary

Family man Jim Anderson copes with the everyday problems among his wife Margaret and their three children as they experience day-to-day changes.

Details

First aired
October 3, 1954
Episode runtime
30m
Genres
Comedy, Family
Created by
Ed James
Seasons
6
Episodes
203
Network
CBS
Status
Ended
Country
United States
TMDB rating
6.6 / 10 · 28 votes

Cast

  • Robert YoungRobert YoungJim Anderson
  • Jane WyattJane WyattMargaret Anderson
  • Elinor DonahueElinor DonahueBetty Anderson
  • Billy GrayBilly GrayBud Anderson
  • Lauren ChapinLauren ChapinKathy Anderson

FAQ

Where can I watch Father Knows Best?

In the United States, Father Knows Best is available to stream on Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock, Dove, Great American Pure Flix, and Shout! Factory. It's also free on The Roku Channel, Hoopla, Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV, Plex, Plex Channel, Cineverse, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can also buy it on Amazon Video and Google Play.

Can I rent or buy Father Knows Best?

Yes. In the United States you can buy it on Amazon Video and Google Play.

How many seasons does Father Knows Best have?

Father Knows Best has 6 seasons and 203 episodes. Status: ended.

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