Father Knows Best The Trial (Season 4, Episode 20)
TV-G
TV Episode | 30 min | Comedy, Family

Father Knows Best

The Trial (Season 4, Episode 20)

TV-G

TV Episode | 30 min | Comedy, Family

The Andersons' neighbor accuses Bud of causing property damage because his jacket was left in the yard. Bud denies doing the damage but evidence points to him. Betty says it is circumstantial evidence and says they should hold a trial.

Director

Peter Tewksbury

Writers

Ed James (characters) | Roswell Rogers (written by)

Producer

Eugene B. Rodney

Cinematographer

Frank G. Carson (as Kit Carson)

Editor

Robert B. Hoover

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Edit Released

Updated Feb 19, 1958

Release date

Feb 19, 1958 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 6 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 3 wins & 18 nominations

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7 cast members

Name	Known for
Robert Young Jim Anderson Jim Anderson See fewer	Crossfire (1947)
Jane Wyatt Margaret Anderson Margaret Anderson See fewer	Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986)
Elinor Donahue Betty Anderson Betty Anderson See fewer	Pretty Woman (1990)
Billy Gray Bud Anderson Bud Anderson See fewer	The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)
Lauren Chapin Kathy Anderson Kathy Anderson See fewer	Father Knows Best (1954)
Jason Johnson Mr. Grouseman Mr. Grouseman See fewer	The Twilight Zone (1959)
Claire Meade Mrs. Lester Mrs. Lester See fewer	Daughter of Don Q (1946)