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Season 4 – 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.
Eight Is Enough — Season 4

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Dick Van Patten

Tom Bradford

Betty Buckley

Sandra Sue Abbott "Abby" Bradford

Adam Rich

Nicholas Bradford

Willie Aames

Tommy Bradford

Connie Needham

Elizabeth Bradford

Dianne Kay

Nancy Bradford

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 5, 1979 Merle the Pearl Nicholas tries to impress a new girl by introducing her to Merle "the Pearl" a local baseball star; Merle falls for Susan. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 12, 1979 The Cupid Crisis Nicholas acts as go-between when Merle decides to propose to Susan while David tries to win back Janet. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 19, 1979 I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do Merle and Susan move up their wedding date and it falls on the same day David and Janet have picked. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 26, 1979 Ten Ships in the Night Tom tries to bring order to chaos when everyone's activities keep the Bradford house bustling round the clock. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 3, 1979 The Night They Raided Bradfords Merle's sister arrives from the farm for a visit and misunderstands the chaotic events at the Bradford household. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 24, 1979 The Devil and Mr. Bradford Joannie's investigation of a local porno theater reveals that Tom is a stockholder in the corporation that owns it. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 31, 1979 Big Shoes, Little Feet Nicholas takes comfort from Abby when he tries to live up to a teacher's expectations of him because he is a Bradford. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 7, 1979 Fathers and Other Strangers Tom's sister Vivian offers to take the Bradfords on a Hawaiian vacation after she learns her long-lost father is living there. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 7, 1979 Fathers and Other Strangers Tom reluctantly reunites with his father as the rest of the family enjoys Hawaii. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 14, 1979 Letter to One Bradford Susan and Merle adjust to marriage; Nancy escorts a Chinese client out on the town; Nicholas receives a chain letter. Details Episode 11 Aired Nov 21, 1979 Separate Ways Susan returns to the Bradford household after a spat with Merle; Nicholas goes on strike for more allowance money. Details Episode 12 Aired Nov 28, 1979 Arrivals Abby, Joanie, Mary and Tom try to cheer a pregnant Susan who has reconciled herself to divorce if Merle doesn't try to win her back. Details Episode 13 Aired Dec 12, 1979 Brotherhood, Sisterhood Elizabeth tries to meet a nice guy; David hires Tommy; Nicholas spends the day with Tom at the office. Details Episode 14 Aired Jan 2, 1980 Mary, He's Married Mary falls for a married man; Joanie wants to make a documentary film on her family. Details Episode 15 Aired Jan 9, 1980 My Son, the Prom Queen After Tommy loses a gig to an all-female rock band, he decides to run for prom queen. Details Episode 16 Aired Jan 16, 1980 The Courage to Be Tommy tries to help his friend and fellow band member deal with an alcohol problem; the Bradfords hire a male maid. Details Episode 17 Aired Jan 23, 1980 Semi-Centennial Bradford Nicholas helps Merle choose a name for the baby; Tom has anxiety over turning 50. Details Episode 18 Aired Jan 30, 1980 The Commitment The Bradfords give Susan a baby shower; Tommy gives Jill his class ring; Nicholas plays Cyrano for a friend. Details Episode 19 Aired Feb 6, 1980 Seven More Days in February Tommy gets fixed-up with the niece of Tom's friend; Nancy decides to go to Africa with her archaeologist friend during winter break. Details Episode 20 Aired Feb 13, 1980 The Return of Joe Simons A con man who helped Nicholas when he ran away to San Diego shows up for a visit; an older woman in the office makes a play for Tom. Details Episode 21 Aired Feb 27, 1980 Bradford vs. Bradford Tom counsels David while Abby counsels Janet when David becomes jealous of Janet's close working relationship with a male colleague. Details Episode 22 Aired Mar 5, 1980 Memories Abby needs time alone after a visit from her dead husband's friend stirs up old memories; trusting Nancy lends money to her siblings. Details Episode 23 Aired Mar 19, 1980 Official Positions Abby and Tom decide to co-author his book; Merle tries to coach Mary, Joanie, Janet, Elizabeth and Nancy for a charity basketball game. Details Episode 24 Aired Mar 26, 1980 A Matter of Mentors Joanie works with another reporter on a big story; Nicholas takes a beating from a big girl; Tommy manages family finances for a month. Details Episode 25 Aired Apr 2, 1980 Roll Over Bradford Aunt Vivian arrives with a new fiance; Tommy wants to skip college to be a professional musician. Details Episode 26 Aired Apr 9, 1980 A Little Triangle Nancy befriends a widower's young daughter but takes no romantic interest in the father; Nicholas starts a dog-sitting service. Details Episode 27 Aired Apr 30, 1980 Finally Grad Night Abby and Tom enjoy a night out while Tommy hosts a few friends for a graduation celebration; Nicholas calls Tommy for help. Details

Season Info

Director
Jack Bender, Harry Harris, Irving J. Moore, Vincent McEveety, Leslie H. Martinson, Arnold Laven, Stan Lathan, Lee Martinson
Screenwriter
Gil Grant, Nick Thiel, Bruce Shelly, Chris Manheim, Sandra Kay Siegel, Steven Hensley, James Schmerer, Channing Gibson, David Braff, Pat Green, Gary Adelson, J. Miyoko Hensley
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 5, 1979