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Happy's Valentine

Episode Number: 15    Season Num: 1    First Aired: Monday February 10, 1997    Prod Code: 04296014
While both couples, Annie and Eric---Patricia and Morgan Hamilton spend a romantic Valentine's Day camping, Matt is left in charge of the rest of the family and allows chaos to reign in the Camden household. His preoccupation with his date and Mary's party allows the dog Happy to slip out of the house in search of her puppies. When a car hits Happy the family holds a vigil, aided by a caring veterinarian. Simon blames Matt for the whole entire accident. Meanwhile, Lucy is enjoying her first Valentine's Day with her boyfriend Jimmy Moon.

Cast and Crew

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Writer: Brenda Hampton
Director: David Semel
Star: Stephen Collins (Reverend Eric Camden),  Barry Watson (Dr. Matt Camden),  Beverley Mitchell (Lucy Camden-Kinkirk),  Mackenzie Rosman (Ruthie Camden),  Catherine Hicks (Annie Camden),  Jessica Biel (Mary Camden-Rivera),  David Gallagher (Simon Camden)
Recurring Role: Dorian Harewood (Reverend Morgan Hamilton),  Olivia Brown (Patricia Hamilton),  Chaz Lamar Shepherd (John Hamilton),  Gabrielle Union (Keesha Hamilton),  David Netter (Nigel Hamilton),  Camille Winbush (Lynn Hamilton),  Matthew Linville (Jimmy Moon),  Christopher Michael (Sgt. Michaels)
Guest Star: June Lockhart (Happy's Veteranarian),  Tara Boger (Sarah),  Pat Lentz (Dwight's mom),  Tracy Y. Costen (Joanne),  Brad Crouch (Ted),  Jason Olive (Rick),  Christopher E. Washington (George),  Jason Davis (Dwight Jefferson)

Notes

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David Netter, who plays Nigel Hamilton, is finally credited as a Guest Star in this episode. (edit)
This is the only episode with Sgt. Michaels' son in it. (edit)
After eight appearances on the show as a co-star, Matthew Linville finally gets credited as a guest star, he makes one more appearance credited as a co-star, then from that point on he is always credited as a guest star. (edit)
In Germany this episode is known as, "It Never Rains, but It Pours", translated. (edit)
The Camdens dog, Happy, is trained by the Boone's Animals for Hollywood. (edit)

Quotes

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Annie: That was Patricia. She and Morgan were wondering if we'd like to drive up to Stedmond Caves tonight and go camping!
Simon and Ruthie: Yes!
Annie: No. No. Just me and your dad.
Eric: And what, we'll put the kids in a kennel?
Annie: No. They can stay here with the Hamilton kids.
Eric: And who's gonna baby-sit?
Matt: Not me.
Eric: No, of course not. Who would keep an eye on you?
Matt: I'm 17.
Eric: Exactly. (edit)
Ruthie: Mommy, do we have to give the puppies away?
Annie: Yes honey it’s time. And they have a good home to go to.
Ruthie: We have a good home too.
Annie: Yes, but I think they starting to get so big that they are getting in Happy’s way.
Ruthie: I get in your way, and you still keep me around.
Annie: Ah..it’s not the same sweetheart...it would be like you living here when you are thirty..
Ruthie: I have to live somewhere else when I’m thirty?
Annie: You’ll probably want to live somewhere else when you’re thirty.
Ruthie: Yeah! Maybe even when I’m seven... or maybe eight...
(edit)
(after Dwight says he is going to name the puppies, Simon and Ruthie) Simon: You're a good man, Dwight. (edit)
(the Hamilton kids are coming in)
Annie: Hey, you know, don't stay up too late and um don't eat too much junk food and have a good time!
Matt: How are they gonna have a good time if they can't eat junk food and can't stay up late? (edit)
(Jimmy & Lucy exchanging cards)
Lucy: All my love on this first Valentine's Day together.
Jimmy: If a pretty girl is like a melody, how come you're such a strain? (edit)

Trivia

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When Sgt. Michaels tells Matt and Mary about Happy, he says "Don't worry, I took her to the animal hospital". Then, when Matt tells Simon, he says "Simon, I had to take Happy to the animal hospital." (edit)

Allusions

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Lucy: The last time I babysat I let Simon and Ruthie escape remember?

This is in reference to episode seven Saturday when Lucy was supposed to babysit Simon and Ruthie but they ended lost in town playing spies. (edit)
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4.2
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Happy's Valentine
"Jumps the Shark"
how do you actually get to watch it?
Continue » Posted Jul 21, 2008 8:55 pm PST
10.0
Perfect
Happy's Valentine
"Cleverly plotted"
An amazing, heartwarming, and memorable V-Day episode.
Continue » Posted Aug 2, 2007 7:51 pm PST
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Happy's Valentine
"Above average"
It's Valentine's Day, but with the Camdens, it's much more.
Continue » Posted Feb 12, 2007 6:27 pm PST
8.3
Great
Happy's Valentine
"Above average"
While the parents go camping with the Hamilton parents, all the kids stay home together and each get into their own situation.
Continue » Posted Dec 4, 2006 6:11 pm PST

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Happy's Valentine
"Well written"
matt, mary, john, and keisha throw a party whiel their parents r on a trip. meanwhile happy slips away
Continue » Posted Jul 18, 2006 8:58 pm PST
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