The Courtship of Eddie's Father

Épisode 1 - Mrs. Livingston, I Presume

17 septembre 1969

Eddie meets a newly-arrived young starlet, Dolly Daly, during an MGM studios tour, and invites her home to stay with him and Tom - his "kind, generous, and handsome father". Her presence in the home leads to wild speculation by both Mrs. Livingston and Norman, who Tom has recently been forced to fire due to his missed deadlines. During an argument between Mrs. Livingston and Tom over Dolly, eggs are broken and Mrs. Livingston then quickly leaves the apartment. Eddie is convinced she has left them for good. Tom is feeling overwhelmed with all his problems, and loses his temper with Eddie when he begs Tom to go after her. Dolly proposes that she can take Mrs. Livingston's place for a while, and that Tom can put her picture on the cover of his magazine in lieu of payment. Tom realizes that he has found a way to get rid of Dolly and give Norman another chance at the same time.

Épisode 2 - Teacher's Pet

24 septembre 1969

Tom receives a mysterious note from Eddie's teacher, Miss Allen, saying she wants to discuss him. Fearing the worst, he goes to the school to meet the teacher. He's doubly pleased when he finds out that not only is Eddie a very bright student, but his teacher is young and attractive. The two hit it off immediately, and begin dating. The relationship between his dad and his teacher causes problems for Eddie, who is dubbed the "Teacher's Pet" by his classmates. After Eddie gets in a fistfight with some other boys over things they have said about his father and Miss Allen, Tom and the teacher are forced to reconsider the impact of their romance on Eddie.

Épisode 3 - And Eddie Makes Three

1 octobre 1969

Tom is close to proposing to his girlfriend, Lynn Bardman. When Eddie catches a cold and Mrs. Livingston can't take care of him because she's also ill, Tom asks Lynn to play nurse to Eddie for the day. She finds the responsibilities of caring for a child and running a household to be more than she bargained for, however. At the end of the day, Lynn wonders if she is ready to be a good mother to Eddie.

Épisode 4 - The Littlest Kidnapper

8 octobre 1969

Eddie decides it isn't fair that Mrs. Livingston is all alone in the world. After precocious Eddie goes into a lengthy explanation about pollenation, he stuns his dad by suggesting that he pollenate Mrs. Livingston - so she can have her own little boy. Tom quickly nixes the idea, but Eddie is determined to provide her with a child. He brings home ("kidnaps") Frank, the perfect Japanese boy he found at school, and announces to a bewildered Mrs. Livingston that he's her new son. The boy's separated parents are brought together when they find their child at the Corbetts'. Tom then lends a listening ear to Frank's father, who is troubled over his crumbling marriage and distant relationship with his son.

Épisode 5 - The Computer

15 octobre 1969

Norman convinces Tom to try computer dating - to "bravely submit to mechanizing his libido" - in order to get first-hand information for the magazine article Norman is writing. Tom's computer date, Diane, turns out to be a better match for Eddie than for him, however. Since Eddie is so fond of her, Tom decides he should give her another chance - to see if they are "computable". While Tom stays home with a cold, Diane takes Eddie to her office to see the computer and lets him fill out a dating questionnaire for demonstration. When the computer matches Eddie to her, she and Tom realize why they had been paired up, also.

Épisode 6 - Pain

22 octobre 1969

Eddie is reluctant to attend his first day of school, and refuses to stay once he arrives. Although Tom finally convinces Eddie he must return the next day, the transition still proves to be difficult. When a bully makes fun of the fact that Eddie has no mother, Eddie strikes the boy and ends up with a black eye. Tom feels he should protect Eddie from the world a little while longer, and get him a tutor - until Mrs. Livingston points out that this would be unwise. He then decides to use reverse psychology to make Eddie want to go to school. Tom announces to Eddie that he will teach him at home with a rigorous course of study. The plan backfires at first, until Tom plays his trump card - he tells Eddie they will no longer be able to afford Mrs. Livingston if Tom gives up his job to teach him.

Épisode 7 - Guess Who's Coming for Lunch?

29 octobre 1969

Eddie wants to invite his new, fatherless friend, Max, over for the weekend. He plays matchmaker for Tom, suggesting that he invite Max's mother, Betty, over for dinner as she drops Max off. Eddie feels she would make a great date for Tom, as she is beautiful, and a "full-grown mother" who is "already broken in". Tom agrees to be set up on this blind date, and invites over both Max and Betty. When Max and his mom arrive at their apartment, however, Tom is surprised to find that Betty is not what he expected.

Épisode 8 - Bully for You

5 novembre 1969

Eddie has been having trouble with a bully at school named Joey Kelly, and refuses to fight back even after Tom teaches him the fine art of self-defense through boxing techniques. Tom is puzzled about Eddie's reluctance to defend himself, until he is called to the school and discovers the identity of the bully. When Tom realizes Joey stays at home alone after school, he invites her to their apartment - much to Eddie's dismay. Tom feels that Mrs. Livingston is just the woman to refine the little tow-headed tomboy. During dinner, she teaches Joey to serve Tom and Eddie Japanese-style. But Joey grows increasingly indignant at having to serve Eddie and wait for her own dinner, and finally explodes. Eddie then must decide whether he will follow his father's orders never to hit a girl, or if he will follow Mr. Kelly's advice and "belt her back."

Épisode 9 - Gentleman Friend

12 novembre 1969

Spring is in the air, and Mrs. Livingston has been very distracted lately. Tom discovers it's because there is a new man in her life, and he tries to find out all he can about the Japanese businessman, Mr. Sato. When Mr. Sato asks Mrs. Livingston to become his wife, Eddie is upset - he knows this means she will no longer be taking care of him and his father. Then Mr. Sato announces that he and Mrs. Livingston will have to move back to Tokyo after the wedding, causing Mrs. Livingston to reconsider the proposal.

Épisode 10 - Any Friend of Dad's

19 novembre 1969

An old college aquaintance of Tom's - Harvey - appears at the Corbetts' front door. Eddie thinks his father's friend is both fascinating and fun, but Tom is annoyed with Harvey's constant reminiscences of their college days and his immature antics. Due to Eddie's pleading and Harvey's manipulation, Tom unenthusiastically invites him to spend the night - which turns into several. Eddie generously gives up his bed to Harvey, telling Tom he wanted to do it because he's such a good friend of his dad's. Tom then finds it awkward to ask Harvey to leave even after he takes advantage of the Corbetts' generosity and wears out his welcome. When Harvey suddenly announces his departure, his kind gestures toward all of them teach Tom an important lesson in friendship.

Épisode 11 - An F for Mrs. Livingston

26 novembre 1969

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

Épisode 12 - Member of the Wedding

3 décembre 1969

Tina proposes to Norman.

Épisode 13 - A Night Out for the Boys

10 décembre 1969

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

Épisode 14 - Mother of the Year

17 décembre 1969

Tom tried to take Eddie's mother's place at a school party.

Épisode 15 - Who Pulled the Blues Right Out of the Horn?

24 décembre 1969

Eddie's flamboyant Aunt Kate comes for a visit.

Épisode 16 - The Library Card

31 décembre 1969

Eddie loses the very first library book he takes out.

Épisode 17 - How Do You Know If It's Really Love?

7 janvier 1970

Eddie is suffering from a case of puppy love

Épisode 18 - The Road to You Know Where is Paved with You Know What

14 janvier 1970

A retired school teacher unknowingly alienates Eddie from his father.

Épisode 19 - They're Either Too Young or Too Old

21 janvier 1970

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

Épisode 20 - The Mod Couple

28 janvier 1970

Mrs. Livingston departs, leaving Eddie and Tom alone.

Épisode 21 - Guardian for Eddie

4 février 1970

Tom tries to find a future guardian for Eddie.

Épisode 22 - The Promise

11 février 1970

Tom tries to prevent Mrs. Livingston from being deported.

Épisode 23 - A Five-Pound Monkey on His Stomach

18 février 1970

Norman has to lose five pounds in two days.

Épisode 24 - Free is a Four Letter Word

25 février 1970

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

Épisode 25 - Don't Look Now, But Your Scorpio's Rising

4 mars 1970

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

Épisode 26 - Money is a Five Letter Word

11 mars 1970

Eddie finds ten thousand dollars.

Épisode 1 - The Unbirthday Present

23 septembre 1970

Épisode 2 - A Loaf of Bread, a Bar of Soap and a Jar of Peanut Butter

30 septembre 1970

A story about a little girl whose widowed father is about to remarry.

Épisode 3 - The Important Word is 'And'

7 octobre 1970

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

Épisode 4 - I Thought, You Thought

14 octobre 1970

Eddie thinks Mrs. Livingston and Norman are in love with each other.

Épisode 5 - The Business Trip

21 octobre 1970

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

Épisode 6 - Eddie's Will

28 octobre 1970

A lesson for Eddie about the pain of growing up.

Épisode 7 - Hello, Mrs. Bessinger, Goodbye

4 novembre 1970

A free-spirited girl enters Tom's life.

Épisode 8 - Love is for Sharing

11 novembre 1970

An Indian orphan teaches Eddie and Tom about sharing.

Épisode 9 - Who Wants to Sail Down the Amazon, Anyway?

18 novembre 1970

Eddie's grandfather visits.

Épisode 10 - When the Shoe Is on the Other Foot, It Doesn't Fit

25 novembre 1970

A liberated woman has Tom delighted but not in love.

Épisode 11 - The Secret Box

2 décembre 1970

Eddie begins to think that he was adopted.

Épisode 12 - Fear is for Understanding

16 décembre 1970

Tom tries to exorcise a ghost.

Épisode 13 - Gifts Are for Giving

23 décembre 1970

A story about Norman's highly treasured gift.

Épisode 14 - A Little Get Together for Cissy

6 janvier 1971

Tom's sophisticated boss Cissy falls for him.

Épisode 15 - The Ghetto Girl

13 janvier 1971

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

Épisode 16 - The Hospital

20 janvier 1971

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

Épisode 17 - The Rift

27 janvier 1971

Tom refuses to buy a horse for Eddie.

Épisode 18 - The Encounter Group

3 février 1971

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

Épisode 19 - Dear Mr. Cooper (a.k.a.) Eddie Meets an Astronaut

10 février 1971

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

Épisode 20 - The Lonely Weekend

17 février 1971

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

Épisode 21 - The Magic Mrs. Rickles

3 mars 1971

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

Épisode 22 - To Catch a Thief

10 mars 1971

Eddie joins a gang which demands that its members practice shoplifting.

Épisode 23 - Everybody Needs a Brother

17 mars 1971

Épisode 24 - Discipline is a Four Letter Word Spelled Love

24 mars 1971

Épisode 1 - My Son, The Artist

15 septembre 1971

Nude models are the subject in this story about the trials of parenthood.

Épisode 2 - The Candidate

22 septembre 1971

Tom might be the next member of the school board

Épisode 3 - Getting Back on the Horse

29 septembre 1971

Eddie learns to cope with fear.

Épisode 4 - Tell It Like I'm Telling You It Is

6 octobre 1971

A small accident causes big legal problems.

Épisode 5 - A Very Different Drummer

13 octobre 1971

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

Épisode 6 - The Bicycle Theft

20 octobre 1971

A lesson in responsibility for Eddie gets out of hand.

Épisode 7 - Two's Company

27 octobre 1971

A divorced couple makes Tom's life miserable.

Épisode 8 - Happy Birthday to You

3 novembre 1971

Norman doesn't want the surprise birthday party Tom and Eddie are planning for him.

Épisode 9 - Or Else

10 novembre 1971

Tina asks Tom for a raise.

Épisode 10 - Thy Neighbor Loves Thee

17 novembre 1971

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

Épisode 11 - A Little Red

1 décembre 1971

A Soviet editor encounters a conflict of values.

Épisode 12 - A Brave at Natchanoony

8 décembre 1971

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

Épisode 13 - The Blarney Stone Girl

15 décembre 1971

Tom meets a charming klutz with an inferiority complex.

Épisode 14 - Prince Charming

29 décembre 1971

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

Épisode 15 - The Choice

5 janvier 1972

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

Épisode 16 - The Karate Story

12 janvier 1972

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

Épisode 17 - Very Young Man With a Horn

19 janvier 1972

Eddie's saxophone playing is disturbing the bagpiper upstairs.

Épisode 18 - The Investors

26 janvier 1972

Tom and Norman invest in an oil well.

Épisode 19 - It's All Write With Me

2 février 1972

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

Épisode 20 - A Little Help From My Friend

9 février 1972

An insurance man proves to be a disastrous house guest.

Épisode 21 - In the Eye of the Beholder

16 février 1972

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

Épisode 22 - Time For a Change

23 février 1972

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

Épisode 23 - We Love Annie

1 mars 1972

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