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 1
While touring MGM studios with his father, Eddie invites a homeless starlet to spend the night.
Episode 2
Eddie's classmates accuse him of being the teacher's pet when Tom starts dating their teacher, Miss Allen.
Episode 3
Tom falls in love with a model who isn't ready for motherhood.
Episode 4
Eddie brings home a little Japanese boy for Mrs. Livingston to keep.
Episode 5
Tom reluctantly agrees to enroll in a computer dating service to do some research.
Episode 6
Tom and Eddie experience the pains of growing up when Eddie balks at the idea of going to school.
Episode 7
After discovering his new friend's mother is not married, Eddie arranges a meeting between the two parents.
Episode 8
When Eddie is bullied by a motherless girl (Jodie Foster) at school, Tom invites her and her father over to visit.
Episode 9
A wealthy manufacturer announces his plans to marry Mrs. Livingston.
Episode 10
A buddy from Tom's school days drops in for an extended visit.
Episode 11
Mrs. Livingston failed her English test, causing Eddie to think she will commit hara-kiri to save face.
Episode 12
Tina proposes to Norman.
Episode 13
An overnight camping trip leads to a Corbett-Lockwood quarrel.
Episode 14
Tom offers to make sandwiches when the mothers of Eddie's classmates plan a luncheon for Eddie's pregnant teacher.
Episode 15
Eddie's flamboyant Aunt Kate comes for a visit.
Episode 16
Eddie loses the very first library book he takes out.
Episode 17
Eddie is suffering from a case of puppy love
Episode 18
A retired school teacher unknowingly alienates Eddie from his father.
Episode 19
Eddie has a crush on his babysitter, who has a crush on Tom.
Episode 20
Mrs. Livingston departs, leaving Eddie and Tom alone.
Episode 21
Tom tries to find a future guardian for Eddie.
Episode 22
Tom tries to prevent Mrs. Livingston from being deported.
Episode 23
Norman has to lose five pounds in two days.
Episode 24
Tom has been ordered by his boss to fire his best friend
Episode 25
Tom's nutty secretary has become interested in astrology and quits her job.
Episode 26
Eddie finds ten thousand dollars.
