The Courtship of Eddie's Father

1969 – 1972Show3 seasons73 episodes

67
GoodGoodWatch score

A heartwarming, nostalgic comedy series about family and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

Shows with

Episodes

3 seasons · 73 episodes · best: S2E24 "Discipline Is a Four Letter Word Spelled Love" 8.4

Episodes

7.3
7.3
6.8

Story

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.

Feels like

  • Classic Family Sitcom
  • Wholesome Comfort Viewing
  • Single Parent Narrative
  • Gentle Romance
  • Nostalgic 1970s TV
  • Child Perspective Humor
  • Heartwarming Drama
  • Traditional Gender Roles
  • Episodic Storytelling

Cast

Crew

Everyone

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Facts

September 17, 1969 · March 1, 1972 · Ended

First aired
September 17, 1969
Last aired
March 1, 1972
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 73 episodes
Genres
Comedy, Family, Kids
Original language
English
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Bookends, I Want My Beloved to Be Happy, Samus Is a Girl +9

  • Bookends
  • I Want My Beloved to Be Happy
  • Samus Is a Girl
  • Anachronic Order
  • 10-Minute Retirement
  • Adaptational Job Change
  • Honorary Uncle
  • Teacher/Parent Romance
  • Harakiri
  • Ditzy Secretary
  • Thematic Theme Tune
  • Beef Bandage

12 of 19 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Courtship of Eddie's Father?"

Questions about The Courtship of Eddie's Father

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Courtship of Eddie's Father?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Courtship of Eddie's Father from Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is The Courtship of Eddie's Father worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 7.3).

Which season of The Courtship of Eddie's Father is best?

Seasons 1 and 2, with an IMDb average of 7.3. Season 3 is the weakest at 6.8. The highest-rated episode is Discipline Is a Four Letter Word Spelled Love (season 2, episode 24) at 8.4, and the lowest is The Important Word Is 'And' (season 2, episode 3) at 5.8.

Is The Courtship of Eddie's Father okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The Courtship of Eddie's Father?

144 h

About 144 hours: 73 episodes in 3 seasons of about 118 minutes each, aired from 1969 to 1972.

Will The Courtship of Eddie's Father make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Courtship of Eddie's Father?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.