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Spirit of Youth

7.4/10 · 68 votesNov 9, 195530 min

Ranked #31 of 37 in Season 2•−0.3 vs season avg

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When Jim gets an invitation to a dance for his class reunion—class of ‘33—the kids start behaving as if their parents are ancient. Then, when the kids at their alma mater treat them the same, Jim and Margaret deal with the thought of getting older.

Seasons6

Season 2 Episodes37

Cast5

Robert Young

Robert Young

Jim Anderson

Jane Wyatt

Jane Wyatt

Margaret Anderson

Elinor Donahue

Elinor Donahue

Betty Anderson

Billy Gray

Billy Gray

Bud Anderson

Lauren Chapin

Lauren Chapin

Kathy Anderson

Crew2

William D. Russell

William D. Russell

Director

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Dorothy Cooper

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Spirit of Youth" is episode 11 of Father Knows Best season 2. It scored 7.4/10 from 68 votes, ranking #31 of 37 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by William D. Russell and written by Dorothy Cooper, it aired on November 9, 1955.