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Season 5 – Family

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The lives of the Lawrence family in Pasadena, Calif.
Family — Season 5

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Cast & Crew

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Sada Thompson

Kate Lawrence

Michael J. Fox

Guest Star

James Broderick

Doug Lawrence

Gary Frank

Willie Lawrence

Kristy McNichol

Letitia "Buddy" Lawrence

Meredith Baxter

Nancy Lawrence Maitland

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Nov 20, 1979 Thanksgiving Doug refuses to deal with his father's (Henry Fonda) senility until confronted by the elder Lawrence himself. Directed by Joanne Woodward. Details Episode 2 Aired Dec 24, 1979 'Tis the Season Willie announces he won't be home for Christmas, bringing an argument from Doug; Buddy asks Kate to give odd jobs to the school custodian. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 14, 1980 Jack of Hearts Buddy becomes jealous and angry when her college-age jogging partner (Jameson Parker) begins dating Nancy; Annie thinks she is psychic. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 21, 1980 When the Bough Breaks The whole family is disrupted when Kate finds out she is pregnant; a zany friend of Buddy's is determined to have an affair with Willie. Details Episode 5 Aired Jan 28, 1980 Hard Times Kate accuses Nancy of neglecting troubled Timmy as she prepares an important legal brief; Buddy tries to reunite two friends. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 4, 1980 Whispers Rumors spread about Buddy and a teacher/advisor (Cliff De Young); Willie uses Annie as a referral to submit a play to a major producer. Details Episode 7 Aired Mar 3, 1980 Play on Love Willie's sudden involvement with his play's director causes him to reconsider his engagement to Rachel; Buddy's new car causes problems. Details Episode 8 Aired Mar 10, 1980 Daylight Serenade Buddy and Kate pressure a pianist (Timothy Wead) preparing for an audition; Annie wants to go to a party with Nancy; guest Ted Danson. Details Episode 9 Aired Mar 17, 1980 Such a Fine Line Willie borrows $3,000 from Kate, intending to save Jeff from the hands of an angry drug dealer; a teenager (Michael J. Fox) pursues Kate. Details Episode 10 Aired Jun 4, 1980 The Ties That Bind Kate becomes embarrassed when a friend (Louise Latham) is arrested for shoplifting; Annie is angry when she takes a look in Buddy's diary. Details Episode 11 Aired Jun 11, 1980 Just Like Old Times Buddy wants to go on a cross-country trip with Willie to avoid thinking about college; Annie feigns interest in baseball to please Doug. Details Episode 12 Aired Jun 18, 1980 Smarts Annie finds friendship difficult when she is labeled the smartest student in the class; Buddy studies for college-entrance exams. Details Episode 13 Aired Jun 25, 1980 Letting Go Doug and Buddy clash over Buddy's involvement with a college graduate; Annie resents a friend's (Dana Plato) flirting; guest Tony O'Dell. Details

Season Info

Network
ABC
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 20, 1979