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Jim, the Tyrant

7.2/10 · 69 votesJan 4, 195630 min

Ranked #33 of 37 in Season 2•−0.5 vs season avg

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Jim comes home early from work, after a long, hard day, and expects to gain comfort from his family, but is quickly disillusioned when they all are too absorbed in their own interests and tasks to pay attention to him. This just makes his mood

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

Crew4

William D. Russell

William D. Russell

Director

R

Roswell Rogers

Writer

H

Herman J. Epstein

Writer

H

Herman J. Epstein

Story

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Episode Summary

"Jim, the Tyrant" is episode 17 of Father Knows Best season 2. It scored 7.2/10 from 69 votes, ranking #33 of 37 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by William D. Russell and written by Roswell Rogers, Herman J. Epstein, it aired on January 4, 1956.