The Courtship of Eddie's Father
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.
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Season 2
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E1
The Unbirthday Present
When Eddie decides to give Tom a present for no particular reason, Norman helps him create the perfect gift.
Sep 23, 1970 · 30m -
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E2
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.
Sep 30, 1970 · 30m -
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E3
The Important Word is 'And'
Tom learns a lesson in what not to do when Eddie joins a boys' club.
Oct 7, 1970 · 30m -
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E4
I Thought, You Thought
Tom thinks Mrs. Livingston has a crush on Norman but Norman believes Tom is the object of her affections.
Oct 14, 1970 · 30m -
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E5
The Business Trip
Tom has to tell Eddie that he has to work on the night of the school play.
Oct 21, 1970 · 30m -
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E6
Eddie's Will
Mrs. Livingston's plans are upset when Tom punishes Eddie for not doing his homework.
Oct 28, 1970 · 30m -
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E7
Hello, Mrs. Bessinger, Goodbye
A free-spirited girl enters Tom's life.
Nov 4, 1970 · 30m -
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E8
Love is for Sharing
An Indian orphan teaches Eddie and Tom about sharing.
Nov 11, 1970 · 30m -
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E9
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.
Nov 18, 1970 · 30m -
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E10
When the Shoe Is on the Other Foot, It Doesn't Fit
A liberated woman has Tom delighted but not in love.
Nov 25, 1970 · 30m -
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E11
The Secret Box
Eddie begins to think that he was adopted.
Dec 2, 1970 · 30m -
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E12
Fear is for Understanding
Tom tries to exorcise a ghost.
Dec 16, 1970 · 30m -
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E13
Gifts Are for Giving
A story about Norman's highly treasured gift.
Dec 23, 1970 · 30m -
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E14
A Little Get Together for Cissy
Tom's sophisticated boss Cissy falls for him.
Jan 6, 1971 · 30m -
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E15
The Ghetto Girl
Tom tries to help a girl from the ghetto with a chip on her shoulder.
Jan 13, 1971 · 30m -
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E16
The Hospital
Eddie gets scared when Tom goes to the hospital for a routine physical.
Jan 20, 1971 · 30m -
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E17
The Rift
Tom refuses to buy a horse for Eddie.
Jan 27, 1971 · 30m -
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E18
The Encounter Group
Tina expresses her feelings about Tom and Norman in a group encounter meeting.
Feb 3, 1971 · 30m -
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E19
Dear Mr. Cooper (a.k.a.) Eddie Meets an Astronaut
Eddie meets Apollo 13 astronaut L. Gordon Cooper in a story about privacy.
Feb 10, 1971 · 30m -
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E20
The Lonely Weekend
While Eddie's away, Tom plans to spend the weekend with his girlfriend.
Feb 17, 1971 · 30m -
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E21
The Magic Mrs. Rickles
Tina's mother's belief in magic leaves an impression on Eddie.
Mar 3, 1971 · 30m -
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E22
To Catch a Thief
Things go missing from the Corbett household.
Mar 10, 1971 -
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E23
Everybody Needs a Brother
Eddie's desire for a brother prompts Tom to adopt a child from another country.
Mar 17, 1971 · 30m -
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E24
Discipline is a Four Letter Word Spelled Love
When Eddie's disobedience endangers his life, Tom spanks him for the first time.
Mar 24, 1971 · 30m
