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Father Knows Best•Season 4•Episode 8

Kathy's Big Chance

8.1/10 · 65 votesNov 13, 195730 min

Ranked #6 of 33 in Season 4•+0.4 vs season avg

Kathy competes in an essay contest judged by Greer Garson.

Directed byPeter Tewksbury

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Seasons6

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Season 4 Episodes33

Follow the Leader

The Awkward Hero

The Good Neighbor

Bud, the Executive

Sentenced to Happiness

Mother Goes to School

The Indispensable Man

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Kathy's Big Chance

Margaret Learns to Drive

The Way of a Dictator

Mr. Beal Meets His Match

Kathy Makes a Wish

Man With a Plan

Big Sister

Calypso Kid

Father's Biography

The Rivals

Bud, the Mind Reader

Margaret's Other Family

The Trial

Revenge is Sweet

Country Cousin

Poor Old Dad

Betty's Crusade

Young Love

Tell It to Mom

A Friend in Need

A Medal For Margaret

The Weaker Sex

Jim, the Answer Man

Bud Quits School

A Matter of Pride

Betty Finds a Cause

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

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Peter Tewksbury

Director

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Episode Summary

"Kathy's Big Chance" is episode 8 of Father Knows Best season 4. It scored 8.1/10 from 65 votes, ranking #6 of 33 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Peter Tewksbury, it aired on November 13, 1957.

Next: E9 · Margaret Learns to Drive Best of Season 4