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.
Mrs. Livingston, I Presume (Episode 1)
Air date: 1969-09-17
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: While touring MGM studios with his father, Eddie invites a homeless starlet to spend the night.
Teacher's Pet (Episode 2)
Writer: Carl Kleinschmitt
Air date: 1969-09-24
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Eddie's classmates accuse him of being the teacher's pet when Tom starts dating their teacher, Miss Allen.
And Eddie Makes Three (Episode 3)
Writer: Martin Donovan
Air date: 1969-10-01
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Tom falls in love with a model who isn't ready for motherhood.
The Littlest Kidnapper (Episode 4)
Writer: Carl Kleinschmitt
Air date: 1969-10-08
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Eddie brings home a little Japanese boy for Mrs. Livingston to keep.
The Computer (Episode 5)
Air date: 1969-10-15
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Tom reluctantly agrees to enroll in a computer dating service to do some research.
Pain (Episode 6)
Writer: James Komack
Air date: 1969-10-22
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Tom and Eddie experience the pains of growing up when Eddie balks at the idea of going to school.
Guess Who's Coming for Lunch? (Episode 7)
Writer: James Komack
Air date: 1969-10-29
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: After discovering his new friend's mother is not married, Eddie arranges a meeting between the two parents.
Bully for You (Episode 8)
Writer: Joanna Lee
Air date: 1969-11-05
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: When Eddie is bullied by a motherless girl (Jodie Foster) at school, Tom invites her and her father over to visit.
Gentleman Friend (Episode 9)
Air date: 1969-11-12
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: A wealthy manufacturer announces his plans to marry Mrs. Livingston.
Any Friend of Dad's (Episode 10)
Writer: Martin Donovan
Air date: 1969-11-19
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: A buddy from Tom's school days drops in for an extended visit.
An F for Mrs. Livingston (Episode 11)
Writer: Martin Donovan
Air date: 1969-11-26
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Mrs. Livingston failed her English test, causing Eddie to think she will commit hara-kiri to save face.
Member of the Wedding (Episode 12)
Writer: Peggy Chantler Dick
Air date: 1969-12-03
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Tina proposes to Norman.
A Night Out for the Boys (Episode 13)
Writer: Martin Donovan
Air date: 1969-12-10
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: An overnight camping trip leads to a Corbett-Lockwood quarrel.
Mother of the Year (Episode 14)
Writer: James Komack
Air date: 1969-12-17
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Tom offers to make sandwiches when the mothers of Eddie's classmates plan a luncheon for Eddie's pregnant teacher.
Who Pulled the Blues Right Out of the Horn? (Episode 15)
Writer: Ken Pettus
Air date: 1969-12-24
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Eddie's flamboyant Aunt Kate comes for a visit.
The Library Card (Episode 16)
Writer: Michael Cosgrove
Air date: 1969-12-31
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Eddie loses the very first library book he takes out.
How Do You Know If It's Really Love? (Episode 17)
Writer: Peggy Chantler Dick
Air date: 1970-01-07
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Eddie is suffering from a case of puppy love
The Road to You Know Where is Paved with You Know What (Episode 18)
Writer: Blanche Hanalis
Air date: 1970-01-14
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: A retired school teacher unknowingly alienates Eddie from his father.
They're Either Too Young or Too Old (Episode 19)
Writer: Bob Rodgers
Air date: 1970-01-21
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Eddie has a crush on his babysitter, who has a crush on Tom.
The Mod Couple (Episode 20)
Writer: Peggy Chantler Dick
Air date: 1970-01-28
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Mrs. Livingston departs, leaving Eddie and Tom alone.
Guardian for Eddie (Episode 21)
Writer: Peggy Chantler Dick
Air date: 1970-02-04
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Tom tries to find a future guardian for Eddie.
The Promise (Episode 22)
Writer: James Komack
Air date: 1970-02-11
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Tom tries to prevent Mrs. Livingston from being deported.
A Five-Pound Monkey on His Stomach (Episode 23)
Writer: Martin Donovan
Air date: 1970-02-18
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Norman has to lose five pounds in two days.
Free is a Four Letter Word (Episode 24)
Writer: Peggy Chantler Dick
Air date: 1970-02-25
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Tom has been ordered by his boss to fire his best friend
Don't Look Now, But Your Scorpio's Rising (Episode 25)
Writer: Joanna Lee
Air date: 1970-03-04
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Tom's nutty secretary has become interested in astrology and quits her job.
