Father of the Bride

Episode 1

Bombshell at Breakfast

Fri, Sep 29, 1961 30 mins

Kay stuns her parents with the news that she is to be engaged to be married to Buckley. Stanley is less than happy with the announcement as he believes his little girl is to young.

Episode 2

Buckley

Fri, Oct 6, 1961 30 mins

Episode 3

Buckley's Parents

Fri, Oct 13, 1961 30 mins

Episode 4

The Ring

Fri, Oct 20, 1961 30 mins

Episode 5

Engagement Party

Fri, Oct 27, 1961 30 mins

The groom Buckley's mother Doris gives the couple a three karat stone for a ring. Stanley agrees to prove the setting but the purchase becomes more complicated then he anticipated.

Episode 6

Kay's Dinner

Fri, Nov 3, 1961 30 mins

Stanley has only one duty at the dinner, to give a memorable and loving speech. After he memorizes it Stanley arrives at the meal unaware of what lays in store for him.

Episode 7

The Guest List

Fri, Nov 10, 1961 30 mins

Episode 8

Maid of Honor

Fri, Nov 17, 1961 30 mins

Episode 9

Mr. Massoula

Fri, Nov 24, 1961 30 mins

Episode 10

White Elephant

Fri, Dec 1, 1961 30 mins

Episode 11

Stanley's Suit

Fri, Dec 8, 1961 30 mins

Episode 12

The Shower

Fri, Dec 15, 1961 30 mins

Episode 13

Furnishing the Apartment

Fri, Dec 22, 1961 30 mins

Episode 14

Surprise, Surprise

Fri, Dec 29, 1961 30 mins

In the excitement over the wedding preparations Stanley is sure that his birthday has been forgotten. His desire for a golf cart as a present appears unlikely but the family has actually planned a surprise party.

Episode 15

The Honeymoon

Fri, Jan 5, 1962 30 mins

Episode 16

Homework

Fri, Jan 19, 1962 30 mins

Episode 17

The Rehearsal

Fri, Jan 26, 1962 30 mins

Episode 18

The Wedding

Fri, Feb 2, 1962 30 mins

Episode 19

The Pine Pillow

Fri, Feb 9, 1962 30 mins

Episode 20

The Homecoming

Fri, Feb 16, 1962 30 mins

Episode 21

Too Many Cooks

Fri, Feb 23, 1962 30 mins

Kay asks her mother-in-law Doris advice about a recipe then goes to Ellie about the same item. Doris is offended when she finds out setting off a rivalry. Stanley tries to intervene which becomes a thankless task.

Episode 22

The Quarrel

Fri, Mar 2, 1962 30 mins

Buckley is fed up with Kay constantly comparing him with her father and lets his wife know. The newlyweds have a huge fight and Kay goes complaining to Stanley and Ellie. They try to stay neutral.

Episode 23

Tommy's Hero

Fri, Mar 9, 1962 30 mins

Stanley offers son Tommy boxed seats at a sports event but the boy would rather do something with Buckley. Stanley's feelings are hurt and wonders if both his kids prefer his son-in-law over their father.

Episode 24

The Milking Stool

Fri, Mar 16, 1962 30 mins

With Kay married and Tommy busy with school Ellie finds herself with too much time on her hands. Ellie decides to get a job but when she tells Stanley he is not very encouraging.

Episode 25

Quibbling

Fri, Mar 23, 1962 30 mins

Kay and Buckley have a serious argument but have very different versions of what occurred. Stanley attempts to act as peacemaker with the young couple but that only gets him trouble with Ellie.

Episode 26

The House

Fri, Mar 30, 1962 30 mins

Stanley is informed that Kay and Buckley are planning on purchasing a house. Stanley thinks the couple too young to be tied to a mortgage but Ellie tells him they are expecting a baby and Stanley changes his attitude.

Episode 27

The Campaign Manager

Fri, Apr 6, 1962 30 mins

Episode 28

The Duchess

Fri, Apr 13, 1962 30 mins

Buckley's mother Doris is under the understanding that she's an heiress to a title and a Welsh castle. She hires Stanley to look into the matter and he is reluctant to give Doris the facts of the case.

Episode 29

Stanley's Steamer

Fri, Apr 20, 1962 30 mins

Episode 30

The Hospital

Fri, Apr 27, 1962 30 mins

Episode 31

The Band

Fri, May 4, 1962 30 mins

Tommie and his friends have for a jazz combo but are still very inexperienced. Tommie talks dad Stanley into hiring his band for the yearly attorney's ball. Stanley is worried when he doesn't hear the music get any better.

Episode 32

Bradley's Shack

Fri, May 11, 1962 30 mins

Buckley tells Kay he and his buddies are off to bunk in a cabin for a fishing trip. But Kay finds out the guys are actually staying in a luxury lodge her suspicions run wild. Stanley tries to smooth things over.

Episode 33

The Hammers

Fri, May 18, 1962 30 mins

When Stanley and Vern Hammerstock went to high school together, Vern was a skinny runt. Vern comes for a visit for the first time in more than 25 years. Suddenly, he's a muscular specimen. Stanley tries to figure out Vern's secret. As well, Vern and his wife have shortened their last name to Hammer.

Episode 34

The Visit

Fri, Jun 1, 1962 30 mins

Stanley and Ellie are looking forward to another evening over at Kay and Buckley's. Stanley's co-worker Wilkins says he read that parents should wait to be formerly invited. The Banks regretfully withdraw but the misunderstanding is cleared up.