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Eight is Enough

ABC (Ended 1981)
 

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  •  
    4.2 Poor 8 Votes
    TV Movie. Season 5, Episode 114 – Aired: 10/15/1989

    An Eight is Enough Wedding

    David is engaged to a divorcée his sisters don't approve of. Tommy hires Nicholas to work for him.

  •  
    6 Fair 7 Votes
    TV Movie. Season 5, Episode 113 – Aired: 10/18/1987

    Eight is Enough: A Family Reunion

    The Bradford family reunites in the first of two TV reunion movies. Since the end of the show in 1981, all the Bradford kids - with the exception of Nicholas - have moved out of the Bradford house. The Bradfords are preparing to celebrate Tom's birthday when he faces unemployment.

  •  
    6.6 Fair 6 Votes
    Season 5, Episode 22 – Aired: 5/23/1981

    Father Knows Best? (aka Father Dearest)

    Jeremy's father comes to take him to L.A., but Tom and Abby seek out custody for themselves. David's high school 10-year reunion brings back friends and memories.

  •  
    6.3 Fair 7 Votes
    Season 5, Episode 21 – Aired: 5/16/1981

    Goals

    A shoulder injury threatens Merle's career. A patient of Mary's falls for her. Jeremy takes a job offering experimental products.

  •  
    6.6 Fair 6 Votes
    Season 5, Episode 20 – Aired: 5/9/1981

    Starting Over

    David and Janet reconcile. Jeremy finds a skull in the garden. Nicholas thinks Elizabeth dating the coach will help him get on the basketball team.

  •  
    6.7 Fair 6 Votes
    Season 5, Episode 19 – Aired: 4/18/1981

    Idolbreaker (2)

    Ellen tells Tommy that she doesn't want to marry him and Tommy isn't sure what he wants to do. At the last minute, they both realize it is not the right thing to do. Joanie is jealous when the station hires a female anchor. Jeremy drops hints about his upcoming birthday. Nicholas plans a surprise birthday for Jeremy.

  •  
    6.8 Fair 6 Votes
    Season 5, Episode 18 – Aired: 4/11/1981

    Idolbreaker (1)

    Just as Tommy's career is about to take off, his old girlfriend returns to tell Tommy she is pregnant after it is announced that his band has been booked for a national tour. Nicholas wins a girl's heart by standing up to a bully. Mary, Nancy, Elizabeth, and Joanie adopt a bum named Max, and bring him home for dinner.

  •  
    7.1 Good 6 Votes
    Season 5, Episode 17 – Aired: 4/4/1981

    Yet Another Seven Days in February

    Tommy dates the daughter of a radio station owner to get his band some exposure, while David dates the girl's mother. Jeremy gets tired out chasing after an athletic woman.

  •  
    7.8 Good 13 Votes
    Season 5, Episode 16 – Aired: 3/28/1981

    The Best Little Telethon in Sacramento

    Jeremy tries to become the manager for Tommy's band. Meanwhile, Joanie gets selected to organize a charity telethon.

  •  
    6.8 Fair 5 Votes
    Season 5, Episode 15 – Aired: 3/11/1981

    If The Glass Slipper Fits

    Nancy's conflicted over a modeling assignment that would require her to go topless. Elizabeth wants to date Alan Anderson, who only seems to want friendship. Nicholas hunts for apartments for David.

  •  
    6.4 Fair 7 Votes
    Season 5, Episode 14 – Aired: 3/4/1981

    The Way We Were

    David moves into an apartment; Tommy auditions as a guitarist.

  •  
    6.6 Fair 5 Votes
    Season 5, Episode 13 – Aired: 2/18/1981

    Vows

    Jeremy meets a new girlfriend at a Fred Astaire film festival. Tom and Abby decide to renew their marriage vows on their 3rd anniversary, and they agree to let the kids handle the arrangements. David and Janet try to hide the fact that they have split up.

  •  
    6.7 Fair 6 Votes
    Season 5, Episode 12 – Aired: 1/28/1981

    David's Rib

    Joanie involves David in the renovation of an old opera house. However, Janet is the legal counsel for the developer who wants to build low-income housing on the site. Nicholas gets a horse from Joe Simons and Abby help him find a way to keep it. Merle returns home from the New York Mets, but Susan is too tired from taking care of Sandra Sue to enjoy his visit.

  •  
    6.3 Fair 6 Votes
    Season 5, Episode 11 – Aired: 1/21/1981

    Second Thoughts

    Nancy discovers the down side of fame. Abby tells Joanie to reevaluate her professional life. Tommy wants to buy Nicholas' rock concert ticket.

  •  
    6.3 Fair 8 Votes
    Season 5, Episode 10 – Aired: 1/14/1981

    Darlene Dilemma

    Abby is proud of the progress one of her students has made and invites her to the house for dinner. Jeremy falls for 16-year-old Darlene, who likes to flirt and cause trouble, and he refuses to listen to Abby's advice about her. Nancy gets a modeling job as the spokesperson for a shady heating and cooling company. Nicholas tries to impress a 12-year-old girl with his cooking ability.

  •  
    7.7 Good 5 Votes
    Season 5, Episode 9 – Aired: 1/7/1981

    Bradfordgate

    Tom is nominated for a political post by the governor, which ends up more than he can live with. Joanie goes undercover to do a story on a video dating service. Nicholas tries to get rid of his "cute" image.

  •  
    6.6 Fair 5 Votes
    Season 5, Episode 8 – Aired: 12/17/1980

    Strike

    With finances tight due to a strike at Tom's paper, Nicholas suggests a barter system to save money.

  •  
    8.1 Great 5 Votes
    Season 5, Episode 7 – Aired: 12/10/1980

    Maltese Airline Bag

    Nicholas and a friend deliver packages for money. Construction competition stymies David's hopes to get work. Abby and Donna want to throw Tom a surprise party.

  •  
    6.9 Fair 13 Votes
    Season 5, Episode 6 – Aired: 11/26/1980

    Holly (aka So Close)

    Tommy has romantic feeling for a new songwriting partner. The Bradfords' garage is turned into an apartment for Merle and Susan. Jeremy returns to school and is tempted to fall in with the wrong crowd.

  •  
    6.4 Fair 6 Votes
    Season 5, Episode 5 – Aired: 11/19/1980

    Generations

    Joan's father doesn't approve of Abby's parenting style over his grandchildren. Sandra Sue is brought home from the hospital. Tommy works at a strip club.

  •  
    6.7 Fair 5 Votes
    Season 5, Episode 4 – Aired: 11/12/1980

    Welcome to Memorial Dr. Bradford

    Abby becomes a guidance counselor at a violent high school. The family must drive Tom everywhere when he fails the test to renew his license. Nicholas is dared to steal a yo-yo.

  •  
    6.9 Fair 6 Votes
    Season 5, Episode 3 – Aired: 11/5/1980

    Jeremy

    Abby takes custody of her ill-mannered nephew, Jeremy, following the death of her sister-in-law. Joanie becomes anchor of the sports report. Nicholas charges money to look at pictures in Mary's medical textbooks.

  •  
    6.2 Fair 6 Votes
    Season 5, Episode 2 – Aired: 10/29/1980

    And Baby Makes Nine (2)

    Susan is forced to deliver via Ceasarian section.

  •  
    6.8 Fair 7 Votes
    Season 5, Episode 1 – Aired: 10/29/1980

    And Baby Makes Nine (1)

    Susan's pregnancy may affect Merle's shot at the big leagues. Elizabeth ponders moving in with Jack. Nicholas and Tom found a scout troop.