TV Series
Where to Watch Father Knows Best (1954) in the US
- 1954–1960
- TV-G
- 46m
- 6 seasons
- 7.4IMDb
Father Knows Best is available with a subscription, free with ads, free with a participating library card, or to buy in the United States.
Subscription
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Free with ads
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Free with a library card
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Availability last checked Oct 8, 2026.
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- Watch the series with a subscription on Dove, fuboTV (HD), Great American Pure Flix, Peacock (HD), Prime Video (HD), and Shout! Factory (HD).
- Watch the series free with ads on Amazon MX Player (HD), Plex Channel (HD), Plex Player (HD), Pluto TV, Prime Video (HD), Shout! Factory TV (HD), The Roku Channel (HD), and Tubi TV.
- Watch the series free with a participating library card on hoopla.
- Buy available seasons on Prime Video.
What it's about
The popular radio show comes to life in this hit sitcom about a wise family man, Jim Anderson, his common-sense wife Margaret and their children Betty, Bud and Kathy. Whenever the kids need advice on anything at all, they can always turn to their father, because father knows best.
Cast and crew
- Writer
- Ed James
- Starring
- Robert Young, Lauren Chapin, Jane Wyatt
Details
- Release date
- Oct 3, 1954
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Awards
- Won 6 Primetime Emmys. 9 wins & 18 nominations total
Where to Watch Father Knows Best (1954) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch Father Knows Best in the United States?
- Father Knows Best is available with a subscription, free with ads, free with a participating library card, or to buy in the United States. Watch the series with a subscription on Dove, fuboTV (HD), Great American Pure Flix, Peacock (HD), Prime Video (HD), and Shout! Factory (HD). Watch the series free with ads on Amazon MX Player (HD), Plex Channel (HD), Plex Player (HD), Pluto TV, Prime Video (HD), Shout! Factory TV (HD), The Roku Channel (HD), and Tubi TV. Watch the series free with a participating library card on hoopla. Buy available seasons on Prime Video.
- Can I stream Father Knows Best or do I have to rent it in the United States?
- Watch the series with a subscription on Dove, fuboTV (HD), Great American Pure Flix, Peacock (HD), Prime Video (HD), and Shout! Factory (HD). Buy available seasons on Prime Video.
- Can I watch Father Knows Best for free in the United States?
- Watch the series free with ads on Amazon MX Player (HD), Plex Channel (HD), Plex Player (HD), Pluto TV, Prime Video (HD), Shout! Factory TV (HD), The Roku Channel (HD), and Tubi TV. Watch the series free with a participating library card on hoopla.
