7th Heaven: What Will People Say?
What Will People Say?
- 8.
- Season: 1
- Episode: 9
- First Aired: 11/11/1996
- Prod Code: 04296007
The possibility of Eric having an extramarital affair is what the Camden children are assuming when they catch Eric escorting a woman to a hotel alone. Nevertheless, Annie struggles to give him the benefit of the doubt about his confidential church business. The whole entire Glen Oak Community buzzes with this gossip. Meanwhile, Simon endures the wrath of his classmates when his secret crush is discovered. He tries to con his way out of going to school, but learns from his family that embarrassment will be drawn away from him and on to someone else soon. Also, Matt tries to keep things moving slow between Mary and her new boyfriend. Read full recap »
- Writers:
- Brenda Hampton
- Director:
- Duwayne Dunham
- 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)
- Recurring Role:
- Edie McClurg (Mrs. Beeker)
- David Netter (Nigel Hamilton)
- Guest Star:
- Faye Grant (Abby)
- Johnny Green (Richard)
- Erich Anderson (Jake)
- Michael Cutt (Cop)
- Tommy Bertelsen (Bobby)
- Tom Finnegan (Security Guard)
- Jay Green (Hotel Manager)
- Jean Sincere (Cafeteria Lady)
- Danielle Keaton (Gabrielle)
- Mark Humphrey (II) (Mark)
- When Simon went into the kitchen and asked Mary if pickles and chocolate milk will make him sick, he left the refrigerator door open. In the next shot Mary and Richard are in the kitchen the door was closed. You never saw anyone shut the door. edit »
- This is the first episode to feature recurring star Edie McClurg as Mrs. Beeker. edit »
- Stephen Collins' wife, Faye Grant, guest stars in this episode. edit »
- Danielle Wiener was nominated for a Young Artist Award for her performance as Gabrielle in this episode. She is listed as a co-star. edit »
- In Germany this episode is known as, "Mean Rumors", translated. edit »
- In the episodes "The Color of God" and "What Will People Say?" helped "7th Heaven" win the Entertainment Industries Council Prism Award for addressing the issues of drugs and violence. edit »
- Annie: Men who abuse women are such ... cowards!
edit » - Jake: (about his wife) You can't keep me away from her. I'll follow her to New York, you know.
Eric: I really wish you would, because I have a friend who's a judge there, and a couple other friends who work outside the system. You know the kind I mean? Bad people who've turned good but occasionally slip up? I'm sure they'll be glad to show you around New York. edit » - Jake: She'll never press charges against me. Never.
Eric: Where the hell have you been, Jake? This is 1996! Your wife doesn't have to press charges, she has two broken ribs. That's enough for the police; they'll press the charges. edit » - Jake: She's my wife! She'll do whatever I tell her to do.
Eric: Not anymore, she won't. edit » - Simon : Dad, that lady's husband hits her?
Eric: Yeah. I'm afraid so, Simon. But I don't think he'll ever hit her again. edit »
- Annie and Ruthie: (singing) How Much is That Doggy in the Window...I wonder if that Doggy's for Sale?
Annie is singing to Ruthie as they walk in the street with the song "How Much is that Doggy in the Window". edit »
What Will People Say?
The Bottom Line: "A very special episode"05/09/08 12:04pm | report abuseEric escorts an Abby Morris into a hotel and the children start to think the worst about there dad. Annie struggles to give him the benifit of the doubt as she deals with this in her own personal way. Matt protects his mother. ...Continue »
What Will People Say?
The Bottom Line: "Fine example"05/28/07 04:01pm | report abuseI loved it! ...Continue »
What Will People Say?
The Bottom Line: "Character development"07/02/05 08:11pm | report abuseThis episode was different from all the rest in multiple ways due to a twist in the plot and relationships. ...Continue »
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