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.
The Unbirthday Present (Episode 1)
Writer: Martin Donovan
Air date: 1970-09-23
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: When Eddie decides to give Tom a present for no particular reason, Norman helps him create the perfect gift.
A Loaf of Bread, a Bar of Soap and a Jar of Peanut Butter (Episode 2)
Writer: Peggy Chantler Dick
Air date: 1970-09-30
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Tom informs Mr. Kelly when he overhears Eddie and Joey (Jodie Foster) making plans to run away to Mexico.
The Important Word is 'And' (Episode 3)
Writer: Martin Donovan
Air date: 1970-10-07
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Tom learns a lesson in what not to do when Eddie joins a boys' club.
I Thought, You Thought (Episode 4)
Writer: Martin Donovan
Air date: 1970-10-14
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Tom thinks Mrs. Livingston has a crush on Norman but Norman believes Tom is the object of her affections.
The Business Trip (Episode 5)
Writer: Bob Rodgers
Air date: 1970-10-21
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Tom has to tell Eddie that he has to work on the night of the school play.
Eddie's Will (Episode 6)
Air date: 1970-10-28
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Mrs. Livingston's plans are upset when Tom punishes Eddie for not doing his homework.
Hello, Mrs. Bessinger, Goodbye (Episode 7)
Writer: Joanna Lee
Air date: 1970-11-04
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: A free-spirited girl enters Tom's life.
Love is for Sharing (Episode 8)
Writer: Shirley Gordon
Air date: 1970-11-11
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: An Indian orphan teaches Eddie and Tom about sharing.
Who Wants to Sail Down the Amazon, Anyway? (Episode 9)
Writer: Joanna Lee
Air date: 1970-11-18
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Eddie's maternal grandfather expresses his desire to take Eddie on an expedition down the Amazon River.
When the Shoe Is on the Other Foot, It Doesn't Fit (Episode 10)
Writer: Martin Donovan
Air date: 1970-11-25
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: A liberated woman has Tom delighted but not in love.
The Secret Box (Episode 11)
Writer: Shirley Gordon
Air date: 1970-12-02
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Eddie begins to think that he was adopted.
Fear is for Understanding (Episode 12)
Writer: Shirley Gordon
Air date: 1970-12-16
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Tom tries to exorcise a ghost.
Gifts Are for Giving (Episode 13)
Writer: Shirley Gordon
Air date: 1970-12-23
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: A story about Norman's highly treasured gift.
A Little Get Together for Cissy (Episode 14)
Writer: Martin Donovan
Air date: 1971-01-06
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Tom's sophisticated boss Cissy falls for him.
The Ghetto Girl (Episode 15)
Writer: Alan J. Levitt
Air date: 1971-01-13
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Tom tries to help a girl from the ghetto with a chip on her shoulder.
The Hospital (Episode 16)
Writer: Martin Donovan
Air date: 1971-01-20
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Eddie gets scared when Tom goes to the hospital for a routine physical.
The Rift (Episode 17)
Writer: Peggy Chantler Dick
Air date: 1971-01-27
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Tom refuses to buy a horse for Eddie.
The Encounter Group (Episode 18)
Writer: Joanna Lee
Air date: 1971-02-03
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Tina expresses her feelings about Tom and Norman in a group encounter meeting.
Dear Mr. Cooper (a.k.a.) Eddie Meets an Astronaut (Episode 19)
Writer: Shirley Gordon
Air date: 1971-02-10
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Eddie meets Apollo 13 astronaut L. Gordon Cooper in a story about privacy.
The Lonely Weekend (Episode 20)
Writer: Martin Donovan
Air date: 1971-02-17
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: While Eddie's away, Tom plans to spend the weekend with his girlfriend.
The Magic Mrs. Rickles (Episode 21)
Writer: Joanna Lee
Air date: 1971-03-03
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Tina's mother's belief in magic leaves an impression on Eddie.
To Catch a Thief (Episode 22)
Writer: Susan Harris
Air date: 1971-03-10
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Things go missing from the Corbett household.
Everybody Needs a Brother (Episode 23)
Writer: Blanche Hanalis
Air date: 1971-03-17
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Eddie's desire for a brother prompts Tom to adopt a child from another country.
Discipline is a Four Letter Word Spelled Love (Episode 24)
Writer: Blanche Hanalis
Air date: 1971-03-24
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: When Eddie's disobedience endangers his life, Tom spanks him for the first time.
