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Season 2 – Eight Is Enough

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This series follows the trials and tribulations of the Bradford brood, which consists of eight very independent children headed by father Tom. This comedy follows the kids as they date, grow, marry and have children themselves.

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Eight Is Enough — Season 2

Eight Is Enough — Season 2

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Dick Van Patten

Tom Bradford

Adam Rich

Nicholas Bradford

Betty Buckley

Sandra Sue Abbott "Abby" Bradford

Willie Aames

Tommy Bradford

Connie Needham

Elizabeth Bradford

Dianne Kay

Nancy Bradford

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 14, 1977 Is There a Doctor in the House? Doctor Maxwell moves in with the Bradfords; David tries to cover his poker losses. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 21, 1977 Trial Marriage Mary's decision to move in with her boyfriend causes Tom concern; Tommy is tutored after breaking his ankle. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 28, 1977 Triangles David's roommate romances Joanie and Susan; Tom pays Nicholas too much attention. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 5, 1977 Double Trouble The kids' attempt to make Abby jealous of Tom backfires; Nancy enters a beauty contest. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 12, 1977 Mortgage Burning Blues Tom celebrates paying off the mortgage; Susan punches a heckler at David and Tommy's gig. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 26, 1977 Dark Horse Abby and Mary clash when Mary runs for a school board seat; Tom proposes to Abby. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 2, 1977 The Bard and the Bod Joanie lands a part in a play; Abby's ex-father-in-law visits and Abby tells him of her plans to remarry. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 9, 1977 Children of the Groom The children plan Tom and Abby's wedding; memories cause a conflict for Nicholas and Elizabeth. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 9, 1977 Children of the Groom Tommy can't attend his father's bachelor party; Elizabeth and Abby mend their relationship; Tom and Abby are married. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 16, 1977 I Quit The family accompanies Tom and Abby on their honeymoon; Abby uses her influence to get Mary into medical school. Details Episode 11 Aired Nov 23, 1977 All's Fair in Love and War Tom's military buddy recruits locally, to Mary's dismay; one of Tommy's money-making schemes backfires. Details Episode 12 Aired Nov 30, 1977 The Return of Auntie V Tom's sister Vivian returns and decides that the Bradfords need a new house. Details Episode 13 Aired Dec 14, 1977 Yes, Nicholas, There Is a Santa Claus Christmas is put on hold after a burglar steals all of the Bradfords' booty. Details Episode 14 Aired Dec 14, 1977 Yes, Nicholas, There Is a Santa Claus The family celebrates the true meaning of Christmas; Tommy receives a special gift. Details Episode 15 Aired Jan 11, 1978 A Hair of the Dog Tommy borrows David's apartment to throw a party; the kids give Tom a day of peace for his birthday. Details Episode 16 Aired Jan 18, 1978 Author, Author Tom takes a leave of absence from the newspaper to write a book about his family. Details Episode 17 Aired Jan 25, 1978 Much Ado About Garbage Tom has trouble with his garbage service, which prompts him to write a column about the subject. Details Episode 18 Aired Jan 25, 1978 Dear Miss Dinah Tom takes over the advice column at the paper; Abby wants to be a better homemaker. Details Episode 19 Aired Feb 1, 1978 Hard Hats and Hard Heads David joins the newspaper as a copy boy; Tommy tries out for the football team; the girls have a dieting contest. Details Episode 20 Aired Feb 8, 1978 Seven Days in February Joanie, Susan and Nancy meet their dream men; David has a blind date; Tommy tries to win concert tickets. Details Episode 21 Aired Feb 15, 1978 The Boyfriend Susan becomes jealous of her boyfriend working with Abby; Nicholas is appointed household water commissioner. Details Episode 22 Aired Feb 22, 1978 Great Expectations Tom puts pressure on Tommy to do better in English with disastrous results. Details Episode 23 Aired Mar 1, 1978 Long Night's Journey Into Day To keep Abby awake after she suffers a concussion, the family members take turns regaling her with stories of past adventures. Details Episode 24 Aired Apr 28, 1978 The Lost Weekend The kids throw a party while Tom and Abby are away for the weekend. Details Episode 25 Aired May 3, 1978 Poor Little Rich Girl David falls for the daughter of a wealthy man; Tom helps Nicholas build a Soapbox racer. Details Episode 26 Aired May 10, 1978 Who's on First? Joanie enlists the family to serve as the entertainment at a benefit; Nicholas thinks he has seen a UFO. Details

Season Info

Director
Philip Leacock, Harry Harris, David Swift, Earl Bellamy, Irving J. Moore, Ray Marsh
Screenwriter
Peter Lefcourt, Hindi Brooks, Rod Peterson, Greg Strangis, Bill Nuss, Gary Adelson, Gwen Bagni, Larry Arnstein, Paul Delous, Parke Perrine, Dusty Kay, David Hurwitz, Paul Dubov, Robert Wolterstorff
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 14, 1977