Ownership and DVD Releases
Although Screen Gems originally oversaw the production and distribution of the show, they never owned the ancillary rights. A partnership led by Robert Young and the producers was largely responsible for the show. What became Sony Pictures Television no longer owns any rights to the series (the estates of Young and producer Eugene Rodney own all rights, however Sony continues to handle domestic syndication). Antenna TV began broadcasting episodes every weekday beginning in January 2011.
Shout! Factory (under license from the Young estate) has released all six seasons of Father Knows Best on DVD in Region 1. Season 5 and 6 were released as Shout! Select titles, available exclusively through their online store.
In Region 4, Madman Entertainment has released the first two seasons on DVD in Australia.
| DVD Name | Ep# | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| Season One | 26 | April 1, 2008 |
| Season Two | 37 | November 11, 2008 |
| Season Three | 37 | June 9, 2009 |
| Season Four | 33 | March 23, 2010 |
| Season Five | 38 | August 17, 2010♦ |
| Season Six | 32 | April 19, 2011♦ |
♦ – Shout! Factory select title, sold exclusively through Shout's online store
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