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