The Courtship of Eddie's Father

Set in late-1960s America, The Courtship of Eddie's Father follows widowed magazine publisher Tom Corbett as he tries to rebuild a happy home with his young son, Eddie. Warmhearted and funny, the series centers on everyday parenting surprises, work-life juggling, and the awkward world of dating after loss. Eddie, convinced his dad belongs with the right partner, keeps nudging romance along in his own inventive way.

The Courtship of Eddie's Father is a family sitcom about Tom Corbett, a widower balancing a demanding career as a magazine publisher with the needs of his lively young son, Eddie. Their home runs on affection, routines, and the occasional bit of chaos, especially when Eddie decides his father should fall in love again. With a child’s certainty and imagination, Eddie quietly steers Tom toward prospective dates, setting up misunderstandings, heartfelt conversations, and plenty of comedic complications. Tom, meanwhile, tries to be both a steady parent and a man learning how to open his life to someone new, all while keeping work pressures at bay. Across episodes, the show finds humor in small domestic dilemmas and sincerity in the bond between father and son, portraying grief, growth, and companionship with a gentle touch.