The Trouble With Father (Stu Irwin Show)
(1950-55) Stu Erwin played a high school principal who balanced his job and his family - his wife June and their two daughters, Joyce and Jackie.
Many Happy Returns 6/16/1951
June gets a temporary job at a florist in order to buy Stu a long coveted shotgun for his birthday. Her employer turns out to a bookie and June finds herself in a jam.
Father’s Pet 11/28/1952
The family is talked into raising guppies as pets.
Business 2/1/1952
Stu invests his bonus check in a dress store, then must take over managing it.
Spooks (Problem Party) 12/23/1950
Joyce's invitation party turns out to be a real problem when Jackie seeks revenge for not being invited by bringing home a skeleton that gets mixed up with Joyce's boyfriend who is in a skeleton costume. With guest Margaret Hamilton.
Springtime for Father 7/14/1951
Stu and Harry decide to go on a camping trip in the North Woods after talking about for years. They spend hundreds on a tent, guns, and other equipment. Meanwhile, June and Adele have their hearts set on a glamorous vacation to New York City.
Youth, It’s Wonderful 4/3/1953
June is bitten by a vanity bug and considers anything to roll back the clock on her looks.
The Big Game 12/14/1951
Stu ponders how to avoid vandalism before the big football game, then finds his duaghter has a statue belonging to the other team in his basement.
Thank You, Mr. Jarvis 12/9/1950
The Erwins find that a "gentleman's gentleman" is just not for them after they win a most formal and correct English butler.
Father Gets into the Act 12/16/1950
Everyone wants to get into the act when a movie company comes to town. After Joyce and Jackie have been snared by a fake drama coach, June goes into his office to tell him off and leaves as another pupil.
The French Influence 3/2/1955
June is convinced her life needs freshness so she takes lessons from a Frenchman.
Hate the Sofa 10/19/1951
Stu get mad at his wife when he sees a couch being delivered to their house thinking that she is spending money they have saved for a vacation.
Barbecue 7/28/1951
Joyce and Nancy's parents interfere in order to help their daughters in their feud over Drexel. The Erwins give a barbecue in order to lure the boy to their house.
Black Saturday 3/24/1951
When the neighbors get a dishwasher, June becomes jealous so Stu decides to build her a dishwasher from of a do-it-yourself kit with help of handyman Willie.
Pearl Necklace 4/6/1955
Stu forgets their anniversary at the same time he is hiding a valuable pearl necklace for a friend.
Fair Exchange 2/6/1953
Stu brings home a foreign exchange teacher from South America, which precipitates a feud with the neighbors.
What Paper Do You Read? 2/10/1951
June and Adele Bliss enroll in Stu’s evening government civics class to be as politically up to date as he.
Dr. I.Q. Erwin 11/11/1950
Stu is talked into taking an I.Q. test with his students, only to come out with a 20 grade, compared to average of 74.
Roughing It 9/1/1951
Stu and Fred decide to rough it on a camping trip, but are surprised when the female Erwins and Betty accidentally stumble on the outdoor camp.
In a Pickle 11/30/1951
Stu and Harry find they have eaten their wives’ dill pickles which were to be entered in a pickle contest.
Leave It to Stu 1/16/1953
The rising cost of eggs causes Stu to cut food costs, and in short order he has six hens and a cow on his property.
Stu's Holiday 11/4/1950 Stu’s plans to spend the Admission Day holiday in bed are interrupted by younger
members of the family.
Father Picks a Queen 5/26/1951
Stu gets wrong hair product and turns into a blonde.
Golden Key 12/19/1952
Stu must pick students for "I am an American" day.
The Contest 10/28/1950
Joyce and Nancy compete in a popularity contest. Parents help by buying votes.
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Ugly Duckling 1/20/1951
Joyce helps an unglamorous girl become popular, but Mildred then steals Joyce's boyfriend.
Telephonitis 1/27/1951
Telephone book mixes up Stu's name with a flashy gangster.
Father & Shakespeare 3/31/1951
Stu argues over who really wrote the Bard's plays.
Father Finds a Genius 11/18/1950
Stu tries to interest daughter Joyce in a boy with brains rather than brawn.
Father's Financier 10/27/1954
Stu insists that duaghter Jackie open her own bank account.
French Teacher 11/9/1951
Women of the town worry over their husbands' interest in new exchange teacher from France.
Great Debate 6/2/1951
It's Stu against June in debate over wives spending too much activity time in various clubs.
I Spy 9/15/1951
Jackie makes up a secret code, which draws FBI attention.
Jackie Finds a Cause 10/17/1952
Jackie protests the forced retirement of a kindly grounds keeper.
Joyce's Romance 1/11/1952
Stu and June discuss their courtship with daughter Joyce, sho tries it out on her boy friend.
June Serves on a Jury 8/18/1951
June goes on jury duty. Stu becomes jealous of the defending attorney on the tril case.
The Landlord 4/24/1953
Stu offers to sell a house for a friend. Big mistake!
Great Debate 6/2/1951
It's Stu against June in debate over wives spending too much activity time in various clubs.
I Spy 9/15/1951
Jackie makes up a secret code, which draws FBI attention.
Jackie Finds a Cause 10/17/1952
Jackie protests the forced retirement of a kindly grounds keeper.
Milk of Human Kindness 5/5/1951
Stu invites homeless juvenile to share their home = family fracas.
Mr. Lamont Stays the Night 10/21/1950
First episode. Stu invites stage star to spend the night. Wild mix-up with a goat!
Nothing But the Truth 8/25/1951
Jackie tells a lie in order to go to the movies.
One of the Boys 1/12/1955
Jackie wants to join the school boys' basketball team. Stu objects.
The Pen is Mightier 10/6/1951
Stu writes gossip column for school newspaper and inserts false story about daughter Joyce.
Quiet Place 2/29/1952
Stu, tired of household bedlam, takes June to a hotel for a rest.
Stu Paints the Roof 4/4/1952
Stu tries to saver money and paint roof himself, but spray gun explodes.
The Three Budgeteers 7/3/1953
Stu goes over budget while buying back to school clothes for his two daughters.
Uninvited Guest 1/5/1955
Jackie's bee-raising project vs. Stu's berserk Lawnmower.
