Professional Father
Steve Dunn stars in a whimsical situation comedy involving a child psychologist who has helpful advice for the harassed parents of problem children but who can't seem to do a thing with his own two troublesome offspring.
- 1955-1955
- 1 season
- CBS
- Comedy
Steve Dunn stars in a whimsical situation comedy involving a child psychologist who has helpful advice for the harassed parents of problem children but who can't seem to do a thing with his own two troublesome offspring.
Season 1 Episode Guide
18 Episodes 1955
Episode 1
Episode #1.1
Sat, Jan 8, 1955
Kit and Twig find a manuscript for a book their father is writing on child psychology and decide to emulate some of the examples the doctor writes about.
Episode 2
Episode #1.2
Sat, Jan 15, 1955
Helen is pleased when husband Tom announces plans for their vacation until she learns that all their activities will involve duck hunting.
Episode 3
Episode #1.3
Sat, Jan 22, 1955
Kit refuses to join the family skiing trip unless a suitable 'guppy sitter' can be found.
Episode 4
Episode #1.4
Sat, Jan 29, 1955
Doctor Wilson is a pretty good child psychiatrist at his school office, but at home it's a riot of confusion as he gets ready for a fishing trip. Awaiting his friend Fred Davis, he must contend with avoiding a persistent caller urging him to umpire his son's ball game and Mrs. Wilson insisting he go to a neighbor's party.
Episode 5
Episode #1.5
Sat, Feb 5, 1955
Dr. Wilson gives advice to a young patient who's being bullied unaware his son Twig has the same problem.
Episode 6
Episode #1.6
Sat, Feb 19, 1955
Thomas learns that his children have quickly gone through their allowance. As punishment he forbids them to go to the movies.
Episode 7
Episode #1.7
Sat, Mar 5, 1955
Helen takes an interest in a young artist trying to encourage them. Her family feels neglected.
Episode 8
Episode #1.8
Sat, Mar 12, 1955
When Nana takes a vacation the Wilson family learn how much they depend on their housekeeper
Episode 9
Episode #1.9
Sat, Mar 19, 1955
Dr. Wilson tries to cure his son's case of hero-worship with good, old-fashioned reverse psychology.
Episode 10
Episode #1.10
Sat, Mar 26, 1955
The Wilson children are feeling ignored by their father so Thomas must use his work knowledge to make Twig and Kit feel differently.
Episode 11
Episode #1.11
Sat, Apr 2, 1955
The Wilsons are ready to go on a Sunday outing and dress their best. Except for Twig who insists on wearing jeans and a t-shirt.
Episode 12
The Aunt Who Came to Dinner
Sat, Apr 9, 1955
Fussy old Aunt Martha arrives at the Wilson home for a short visit and decides to stay permanently.
Episode 13
Episode #1.13
Sat, Apr 16, 1955
When Twig wants new baseball equipment his father thinks it would be a good lesson if the youngster dated the money himself.
Episode 14
Episode #1.14
Sat, Apr 23, 1955
When Helen's old boyfriend show up with an invitation to dinner Thomas tries to be pleased but fails in the end.
Episode 15
Episode #1.15
Sat, May 7, 1955
Thomas learns of a juvenile delinquent headed off to a lockup. Thomas intervenes and brings the boy home with him in hopes that a normal family help.
Episode 16
Episode #1.16
Sat, May 14, 1955
Dr. Wilson asks his neighbor, Don Peterson, to join him on a fishing trip and learns a valuable lesson in psychology.
Episode 17
Episode #1.17
Sat, May 21, 1955
Helen and Kit are excited about going to the opera, intending to take the unwilling males in the family along. Thomas and Twig conspire to find a way to avoid the event.
Episode 18
Junior Boys Day
Sat, May 28, 1955
Thomas is proud when Twig is made a judge for Boy's Day. But when his son decides to collect on Wilson's unpaid traffic violations he has a change of opinion.