
“A Boy and his Dad have a Barrel of Fun”
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.
Browse episodes by season for this series.


1969-09-17
Aired 1969-09-17
While touring MGM studios with his father, Eddie invites a homeless starlet to spend the night.

1969-09-24
Aired 1969-09-24
Eddie's classmates accuse him of being the teacher's pet when Tom starts dating their teacher, Miss Allen.

1969-10-01
Aired 1969-10-01
Tom falls in love with a model who isn't ready for motherhood.

1969-10-08
Aired 1969-10-08
Eddie brings home a little Japanese boy for Mrs. Livingston to keep.

1969-10-15
Aired 1969-10-15
Tom reluctantly agrees to enroll in a computer dating service to do some research.

1969-10-22
Aired 1969-10-22
Tom and Eddie experience the pains of growing up when Eddie balks at the idea of going to school.

1969-10-29
Aired 1969-10-29
After discovering his new friend's mother is not married, Eddie arranges a meeting between the two parents.

1969-11-05
Aired 1969-11-05
When Eddie is bullied by a motherless girl (Jodie Foster) at school, Tom invites her and her father over to visit.

1969-11-12
Aired 1969-11-12
A wealthy manufacturer announces his plans to marry Mrs. Livingston.

1969-11-19
Aired 1969-11-19
A buddy from Tom's school days drops in for an extended visit.

1969-11-26
Aired 1969-11-26
Mrs. Livingston failed her English test, causing Eddie to think she will commit hara-kiri to save face.

1969-12-03
Aired 1969-12-03
Tina proposes to Norman.

1969-12-10
Aired 1969-12-10
An overnight camping trip leads to a Corbett-Lockwood quarrel.

1969-12-17
Aired 1969-12-17
Tom offers to make sandwiches when the mothers of Eddie's classmates plan a luncheon for Eddie's pregnant teacher.

1969-12-24
Aired 1969-12-24
Eddie's flamboyant Aunt Kate comes for a visit.

1969-12-31
Aired 1969-12-31
Eddie loses the very first library book he takes out.

1970-01-07
Aired 1970-01-07
Eddie is suffering from a case of puppy love

1970-01-14
Aired 1970-01-14
A retired school teacher unknowingly alienates Eddie from his father.

1970-01-21
Aired 1970-01-21
Eddie has a crush on his babysitter, who has a crush on Tom.

1970-01-28
Aired 1970-01-28
Mrs. Livingston departs, leaving Eddie and Tom alone.

1970-02-04
Aired 1970-02-04
Tom tries to find a future guardian for Eddie.

1970-02-11
Aired 1970-02-11
Tom tries to prevent Mrs. Livingston from being deported.

1970-02-18
Aired 1970-02-18
Norman has to lose five pounds in two days.

1970-02-25
Aired 1970-02-25
Tom has been ordered by his boss to fire his best friend

1970-03-04
Aired 1970-03-04
Tom's nutty secretary has become interested in astrology and quits her job.

1970-03-11
Aired 1970-03-11
Eddie finds ten thousand dollars.
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