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7th Heaven: Sometimes That's Just the Way It Is

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Eric counsels a troubled couple on the brink of divorce, Ted and Emily. Matt decides to join the Army without consulting his parents about it. Also, Mary and Lucy are desperate to get out of the house and later get into a car accident with Ted who was driving drunk when going out to get some more beer for his new apartment. Matt can't join the Army because he's not fully measured for the job. Also, Simon tries to find his red-lightning ring to get out of his bad luck as being the new middle child of the family now. He will even try chain letters to get out of it. Lastly, Ruthie tries her best to get peoples attention when their focuses are on the new babies. Add a recap »

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Writers:: Linda Ptolemy

Director:: Kevin Inch

Stars:: 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)

Guest Star:: Corbin Bernsen (Ted); Amanda Pays (Emily); Cara DeLizia (Girl); Shashawnee Hall (Army Recruiter); Kip Pardue (Chris); Linda Ljoka (Joanne); Cameron Benter (Jeff); Amy Lloyd (Louise); Bobbi Holtzman (Carol); Riley Tasha Morgan (Jessica Dane)

NITPICK: Why wasn't it ever made clear on why Annie and Eric didn't want Lucy and Mary out of the house anyway? There was nothing for them to do and they wanted some fresh air. edit »
NITPICK: When Ted's car hits Mary and Lucy's car the first angle shows it nearly bumps into it and that's it. The second angle shows a more closeup that makes it look a lot more damaging than the first time. edit »

Catherine Hicks (Annie Camden) was quoted from her official website that although she supports most of the things that 7th Heaven tries to say, she didn't like that Matt was coerced out of the Army in this episode. She says "I think a year of boot camp is healthy." edit »
Corbin Bernsen (guest star) is mainly recognized from the NBC 1980's smash hit series, L.A. Law. edit »
In Germany this episode is known as, Luck in the Misfortune, translated. edit »
TV Guide says, "Eric counsels a troubled couple, played by husband and wife Corbin Bersen and Amanda Pays, in an episode that combines humor, shock and intense drama." edit »

Matt: I joined the army.
Eric: The United States army?
Annie: Yes, the United States army. The one with the guns and the wars!
Eric: Did they tell you you'll have to cut your hair?
Annie: Did they tell you those are real guns with real bullets, and you can get yourself shipped off to God knows where, and for what? Just to get your college education paid for?
Eric: (pause) How much would he get?
Matt: Well, I'm planning on four years. I'm gonna train as a pilot, and they'll give me $50,000, and I'll be able to get a job as soon I get out.
Eric: Wow. 50 G's, and a job?
Annie: Bullets! Very fast bullets coming at our son! edit »
Eric: (when Matt joins the army) Matt, this is a decision only you can make, but as the son of a career office, I'm not sure you know what you're getting yourself into. This is an enormous commitment for anyone, especially for someone so.....for anyone. And once you commit, that's it. There's no getting out. They've got you. In the words of the Colonel, your butt belongs to the Corps!
Matt: So what do you have against the Corps?
Annie: Nothing! I have nothing but respect and gratitude for the thousands of men and women willing to devote their careers and lives to protecting others and ideals! People who don't get to spend every birthday and anniversary and school play with their families because their job is out there, making sure that I am safe and at home with mine. No, this has nothing to do with the armed services, Matt. This is about you and the amount of time that you didn't think this through.
Matt: I'm a grown man! I've already considered all the options! I'm in! edit »
Eric: (to Mary and Lucy) I'm sure you're tired of being around the house all the time.
Annie: And we totally understand. You probably want a little more freedom. Well, I've got news for you. You can't always have what you want when you want it.
Eric: "I want it my way, and I want it now" is an effective survival skill for newborns, but for the rest of us, it can be downright dangerous. For example, last night, you almost got yourselves killed.
Mary: Okay, so how do we get what we want?
Eric: The old-fashioned way: earn it. You want more freedom? You take on more responsibility. edit »
Ted: Emily, come sit beside me.
Emily: No, thank you. I'll stand.
Ted: I'm sorry about what happened.
Emily: Do you mean sorry for suddenly wanting to file for a divorce, or sorry for almost killing those girls?
Ted: Both. So......thanks for picking me up at the hospital. I guess I'll be coming home with you, at least until the bandages come off.
Emily: Until the bandages come off??? No, Ted, I don't think so. Home is where the heart is, and you don't have a heart, and you have broken mine! You still want a divorce? That's your decision. But I'm not taking care of you until you can walk out the door again! That is my decision! edit »
Ted: Mary, Lucy, I owe you an apology. I never imagined myself capable of the kind of screw-up I made last night, and I just thank God both of you are okay. I'm really very srory. My license has been suspended, and I have to attend alcohol use meetings and do some community service. Still, in light of what I did, it doesn't seem like that much.
Annie: No, it doesn't.
Ted: Still......I hope you can accept my apology.
Mary and Lucy: (pause) Sure.
Annie: No, I don't think so. edit »

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Sometimes That's Just the Way It Is
The Bottom Line: "Silly"
Terrible Episode. I have never had an urge to punch to tv hoping that the person would get punched, but got it several times from this episode. Annie and Ruthie have both gone down the toilet and should have been cut from the show because of this episode. ...Continue »
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