The Classic TV Archive - US  Drama Series
Eight is Enough
Episode Guide - version 2.0
last update August 2003
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EIGHT IS ENOUGH
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Lorimar production
for
ABC (Wednesdays 8:00pm EST) (except season 1 - Tuesdays)
Created by William Blinn
Based on the book by Thomas W. Braden
Produced by Robert L. Jacks (season 1 + first half of season 2)
Produced by Gary Adelson and Greg Strangis (second half of season 2 + season 3)
Produced by Gary Adelson (season 4)
Produced by Phil Fehrle (season 5)

US Comedy/Drama series 1977-81    112 episodes x 60 min color
starring
Dick Van Patten as Tom Bradford (1977-1981)
Betty Buckley as Sandra Sue Abbott ("Abby") Bradford (1977-1981)
with
Adam Rich as Nicholas Bradford (age8) (1977-1981)
Willie Aames as Tommy Bradford (age14) (1977-1981)
Connie Needham as Elizabeth Bradford (age15) (1977-1981)
Dianne Kay as Nancy Bradford (age18) (1977-1981)
Susan Richardson as Susan Bradford Stockwell (age19) (1977-1981)
Laurie Walters as Joannie Bradford (age20) (1977-1981)
Lani O'Grady as Mary Bradford (age21) (1977-1981)
Grant Goodeve as David Bradford (age23) (1977-1981)
also
Joan Prather as Janet Bradford (1979-1981)

Michael Thoma as Dr. Greg Maxwell (1977-1979)
Virginia Vincent as Daisy Maxwell (1977-1979)
Jennifer Darling as Donna (1978-1981)
Brian Patrick Clarke as Merle "The Pearl" Stockwell (1979-1981)
Michael Goodrow as Ernie Fields (1979-1981)
Ralph Macchio as Jeremy Andretti (1980-1981)

Diana Hyland as Joan Bradford (died after the first 2? episodes) (1977)
Kimberly Beck as Nancy Bradford (pilot only) (1977)
Mark Hamill as David Bradford (pilot only) (1977)

Premise:  A middle class widower with eight children seeks a new life.

'Eight is Enough' theme (seasons 1 & 2)
main theme music by Fred Werner

'Eight is Enough' theme (season 3,4,5)
music by Lee Holdridge
lyrics by Molly-Ann Leikin
sung by Grant Goodeve

Incidental music by Earle Hagen

############## Eight is Enough ###############
############## season 1 1977 ###############
##############################################
ABC Tuesdays
Produced by Robert L. Jacks (all season 1 episodes)

1.01 [--] Eight is Enough:
NEVER TRY EATING NECTARINES SINCE JUICE MAY DISPENSE
<770220> (pilot)
15Mar77 ABC Tue
In the pilot we meet the Bradford clan, consisting of eight
very independent children ranging in age from 8-23, each
experiencing the growing pains of youth. Also, Tom learns the
importance of family relationships when David moves out.

1.02 [--] Eight is Enough: SCHUSSBOOMER
<188351>
22Mar77 ABC Tue (copyright date 18Mar77)
written by Norman Lessing
directed by David Moessinger
director of photography: Richard L. Rawlings
guest star
Diana Hyland
Mary's pregnant friend is against marriage;
Susan takes a ski trip with a man.

1.03 [--] Eight is Enough: PIECES OF EIGHT
<188352>
29Mar77 ABC Tue (copyright date 1Apr77)
written by Greg Strangis
directed by Reza Badiyi
director of photography: Richard L. Rawlings
guest star
Diana Hyland
Tom is acting editor-in-chief when printers go on strike.

1.04 [--] Eight is Enough: WOMEN, DUCKS AND THE DOMINO THEORY
<188363>
05Apr77 ABC Tue (copyright date 8Apr77)
written by Peter Lefcourt
directed by Vincent McEveety
music by Alexander Courage
director of photography: Richard L. Rawlings
film edited by Marjorie Fowler
Tommy's date stands him up;
David and Tom cancel an annual duck hunt.

1.05 [--] Eight is Enough: TURNABOUT
<188353>
12Apr77 ABC Tue (copyright date 15Apr77)
written by Katharyn Michaelian Powers
directed by Harvey S. Laidman
music by Alexander Courage
director of photography: Richard L. Rawlings
guest star
Diana Hyland
Tom forbids David to bring his date, an older woman and
Dr. Maxwell's political opponent, to an anniversary party.

1.06 [--] Eight is Enough: QUARANTINE
<188355>
19Apr77 ABC Tue (copyright date 21Apr77)
written by Gwen Bagni and Paul Dubov
directed by Harry Harris
music by Alexander Courage
director of photography: Richard L. Rawlings
The Bradford household is quarantined when Nancy's boyfriend
comes down with a mysterious ailment.

1.07 [--] Eight is Enough: V IS FOR VIVIAN
<188360>
26Apr77 ABC Tue (copyright date 29Apr77)
written by Rod Peterson and Claire Whitaker
directed by Harry Harris
music by Alexander Courage
director of photography: John M. Nickolaus
film edited by Marvin Adelson
Tom's sister encourages the kids to follow their dreams.

1.08 [--] Eight is Enough: HIT AND RUN
<188362>
03May77 ABC Tue (copyright date 17May77)
written by C. Robert Brooks and Robert L. McCullough
directed by Ralph Senensky
music by Earl Hagen
director of photography: Richard L. Rawlings
film edited by Marjorie Fowler
Joanie has a fender-bender; Elizabeth makes three dates for
the prom.

1.09 [--] Eight is Enough: THE GIPPER CAPER
<188358>
10May77 ABC Tue (OR 10Aug77 ABC Wed?)(copyright date 25Mar77)
written by William Blinn
directed by William F. Claxton
director of photography: Richard L. Rawlings
film edited by Paul F. LaMastra
guest star
Diana Hyland
Tom's dentist challenges the family to a touch football game.

############## Eight is Enough ###############
############# season 2 1977-78 ##############
##############################################
ABC Wednesdays 8:00 pm Eastern
26 episodes
Produced by Robert L. Jacks (first half season) [10-23]
Produced by Gary Adelson and Greg Strangis (second half season) [24-35]

2.01 [10] Eight is Enough: IS THERE A DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE?
<188367>
14Sep77 ABC Wed
teleplay by Paul Dubov & Gwen Bagni
story by Paul Dubov, Gwen Bagni, Jon Kubichan
directed by Harry Harris
music by Earle Hagen
director of photography: Gino Polito
film edited by Howard Terrill
Doctor Maxwell moves in with the Bradfords;
David tries to cover his poker losses.

2.02 [11] Eight is Enough: TRIAL MARRIAGE
<188366>
21Sep77 ABC Wed
directed by Philip Leacock.
written by Leonard Stadd & Toni VanHorne
music by Earle Hagen
director of photography: Gino Polito
film edited by Fred W. Berger
Mary's decision to move in with her boyfriend causes Tom concern;
Tommy is tutored after breaking his ankle.

2.03 [12] Eight is Enough: TRIANGLES
<188368>
28Sep77 ABC Wed
directed by Philip Leacock
written by Bruce Shelly
music by Earle Hagen
director of photography: Gino Polito
film edited by David Blangsted.
David's roommate romances Joanie and Susan;
Tom pays Nicholas too much attention.

2.04 [13] Eight is Enough: DOUBLE TROUBLE
<188379>
05Oct77 ABC Wed
written by Joyce Perry
music by Earle Hagen
director of photography: Gino Polifo.
The kids' attempt to make Abby jealous of Tom backfires;
Nancy enters a beauty contest.

[--] 12Oct77 - no details

2.05 [14] Eight is Enough: MORTGAGE BURNIN' BLUES
<188372>
19Oct77 ABC Wed
directed by William Wiard
written by Parke Perine
music by Earle Hagen
director of photography: Lester Shorr
Tom celebrates paying off the mortgage;
Susan punches a heckler at David and Tommy's gig.

2.06 [15] Eight is Enough: DARK HORSE
<188369>
26Oct77 ABC Wed
directed by Harry Harris
written by Bill Nuss & Dusty Kay
music by Earle Hagen
director of photography: Lester Shorr
film edited by Fred W. Berger
Abby and Mary clash when Mary runs for a school board seat;
Tom proposes to Abby.

2.07 [16] Eight is Enough: THE BARD AND THE BOD
<188373>
02Nov77 ABC Wed
directed by Irving J. Moore.
written by Michael Weinberger
music by Earle Hagen
director of photography: Lester Shorr
film edited by David Blangsted.
Joanie lands a part in a play;
Abby's ex-father-in-law visits and Abby tells him of her plans
to remarry.

2.08 [17] Eight is Enough: CHILDREN OF THE GROOM pt. 1
<188377-A>
09Nov77 ABC Wed
directed by Philip Leacock
written by Hindi Brooks
music by Earle Hagen
director of photography: Lester Shorr
The children plan Tom and Abby's wedding;
memories cause a conflict for Nicholas and Elizabeth.

2.09 [18] Eight is Enough: CHILDREN OF THE GROOM pt. 2
<188377-B>
09Nov77 ABC Wed
directed by Philip Leacock
written by Hindi Brooks
music by Earle Hagen
director of photography: Lester Shorr
Tommy can't attend his father's bachelor party;
Elizabeth and Abby mend their relationship;
Tom and Abby are married.

2.10 [19] Eight is Enough: I QUIT
<188382>
16Nov77 ABC Wed
directed by David Swift
written by Greg Strangis
music by Earle Hagen
director of photography: Lester Shorr
film edited by Howard Terrell
The family accompanies Tom and Abby on their honeymoon
Abby uses her influence to get Mary into medical school.

2.11 [20] Eight is Enough: ALL'S FAIR IN LOVE AND WAR
<188370>
23Nov77 ABC Wed
directed by David Swift
teleplay by Marion Hargrove
story by Matt Robinson
music by Earle Hagen
director of photography: Lester Shorr
film edited by Howard Terrill

2.12 [21] Eight is Enough: THE RETURN OF AUNTIE V
<188381>
30Nov77 ABC Wed
directed by Ray Marsh
written by Rod Peterson & Claire Whitaker
music by Earle Hagen
director of photography: Gert J. Andersen.

[--] 07Dec77 - no details

2.13 [22] Eight is Enough: YES, NICHOLAS, THERE IS A SANTA CLAUS pt. 1
<188374-A>
14Dec77 ABC Wed
directed by Harry Harris
written by Hindi Brooks
music by Earle Hagen
director of photography: Lester Shorr.
Christmas is put on hold after a burglar steals all of the
Bradfords' booty

2.14 [23] Eight is Enough: YES, NICHOLAS, THERE IS A SANTA CLAUS pt. 2
<188374-B>
14Dec77 ABC Wed
directed by Harry Harris
written by Hindi Brooks
music by Earle Hagen
director of photography: Lester Shorr.
The family celebrates the true meaning of Christmas;
Tommy receives a special gift.

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second half of 1977-78 season
Produced by Gary Adelson and Greg Strangis
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2.15 [24] Eight is Enough: A HAIR OF THE DOG
<188383>
04Jan78 ABC Wed
directed by Alf Kjellin
written by Peter Lefcourt
music by Earle Hagen
director of photography: Lester Shorr
film edited by David Blangsted.

2.16 [25] Eight is Enough: AUTHOR, AUTHOR
<188384R>
11Jan78 ABC Wed
directed by Irving J. Moore.
written by David Hurwitz & Larry Arnstein
music by Earle Hagen
director of photography: Lester Shorr
film edited by Howard Terrill.

2.17 [26] Eight is Enough: MUCH ADO ABOUT GARBAGE
<188389>
18Jan78 ABC Wed
directed by Harvey S. Laidman
teleplay by Greg Strangis and Peter Lefcourt
story by Robert Holt and Parke Perine
music by Earle Hagen
director of photography: Lester Shorr
film edited by Marvin Adelson.

2.18 [27] Eight is Enough: DEAR MISS DINAH
<188371>
25Jan78 ABC Wed
directed by Irving J. Moore
story by Paul Dubov, Gwen Bagni, Carol and Michael Raschella
teleplay by Paul Dubov & Gwen Bagni
director of photography: Lester Shorr
film edited by Marvin Adelson.

2.19 [28] Eight is Enough: HARD HATS AND HARD HEADS
<188390>
01Feb78 ABC Wed
directed by Barry Crane
teleplay by Gary Adelson, Greg Strangis, Peter Lefcourt
music by Earle Hagen
director of photography: Lester Shorr;
film edited by Howard Terrill.

2.20 [29] Eight is Enough: SEVEN DAYS IN FEBRUARY
<188386R>
08Feb78 ABC Wed
directed by Irving J. Moore
written by Bill Nuss & Dusty Kay
music by Earle Hagen
director of photography: Lester Shorr
film edited by David Blangsted.
(see #76 and #99)

2.21 [30] Eight is Enough: THE BOYFRIEND
<188388>
15Feb78 ABC Wed
directed by Earl Bellamy
teleplay by Larry Arnstein & David Hurwitz
story by L. McCullough & Joel Tappis
music by Earle Hagen
director of photography: Lester Shorr
edited by Marvin Adelson.

2.22 [31] Eight is Enough: GREAT EXPECTATIONS
<188391>
22Feb78 ABC Wed
directed by Arnold Laven
written by Bruce Shelly
music by Earle Hagen
director of photography: Lester Shorr
film edited by David Blangsted.

2.23 [32] Eight is Enough: LONG NIGHT'S JOURNEY INTO DAY
<188394>
01Mar78 ABC Wed
directed by Philip Leacock
written by Greg Strangis, Gary Adelson, Peter Lefcourt
music by Earle Hagen
director of photography: Lester Shorr
film edited by Marvin Adelson.

2.24 [33] Eight is Enough: THE LOST WEEKEND
<188393>
28Apr78 ABC Wed
written by Peter Lefcourt and Greg Strangis
directed by Harry Harris
music by Earle Hagen
director of photography: Lester Shorr
film edited by David Blangsted

2.25 [34] Eight is Enough: POOR LITTLE RICH GIRL
<188395>
03May78 ABC Wed
story by Kathy Donnell & Madeline DeMaggio-Wagner
teleplay by Kathy Donnell, Madeline DeMaggio-Wagner,
Paul M. Belous & Robert Wolterstorff
directed by Philip Leacock
music by Earle Hagen
director of photography: Lester Shorr
film edited by Howard Terrill

2.26 [35] Eight is Enough: WHO'S ON FIRST
<188392>
10May78 ABC Wed
written by Bill Nuss & Dusty Kay
directed by Ray Marsh
music by Earle Hagen
director of photography: Lester Shorr
film edited by Marvin Adelson

############## Eight is Enough ###############
############# season 3 1978-79 ##############
##############################################
ABC Wednesdays 8:00 pm Eastern
Produced by Gary Adelson and Greg Strangis (all season 3 episodes)

3.01 [36] Eight is Enough: WHO'S CRAZY HERE?
<xxxxxx>
06Sep78 ABC Wed (copyright date 11Sep78)
written by J. Miyoko Hensley & Steven Hensley
directed by Harry Harris
music by Earle Hagen
director of photography: Marvin Gunter
film edited by Howard Terrill

3.02 [37] Eight is Enough: NINE IS TOO MUCH
<188655>
13Sep78 ABC Wed (copyright date 1Sep78)
directed by Stan Lathan
teleplay by Bruce Shelly, Peter Lefcourt, Shirl Hendryx
story by Shirl Hendryx, Earle Doud & John Agnew
music by Earle Hagen
director of photography: Lester Shorr
film edited by Michael J. Lynch

3.03 [38] Eight is Enough: HERE WE GO AGAIN aka 'Oh, no not again'
<188664>
20Sep78 ABC Wed (copyright date 11Sep78)
written by Peter Lefcourt
directed by Arnold Laven
music by Earle Hagen
director of photography: Marvin Gunter
film edited by David Blangsted

3.04 [39] Eight is Enough: CINDERELLA UNDERSTUDY
<188656>
27Sep78 ABC Wed (copyright date 13Sep78)
written by Nick Thiel & David Braff
directed by Mack Daniels
music by Earle Hagen
director of photography: Marvin Gunter
film edited by David Blangsted

[--] 04Oct78 - no details

3.05 [40] Eight is Enough: MILK AND SYMPATHY
<188654>
11Oct78 ABC Wed (copyright date 6Oct78)
written by Barbara Elaine Smith
directed by Irving J. Moore
music by Earle Hagen
director of photography: Lester Shorr
film edited by Michael J. Lynch

3.06 [41] Eight is Enough: THE FLUNKED AND THE FUNKED
<188653>
18Oct78 ABC Wed (copyright date 15Sep78)
written by Bruce Shelly
directed by Irving J. Moore
music by Earle Hagen
director of photography: Lester Shorr
film edited by Jamie Caylor

3.07 [42] Eight is Enough: COPS AND TODDLERS
<188658>
25Oct78 ABC Wed (copyright date 3Oct78)
written by Sandra Kay Siegel
directed by Irving J. Moore
music by Earle Hagen
director of photography: Lester Shorr
film edited by David Blangsted.

3.08 [43] Eight is Enough: THE HIPBONE'S CONNECTED TO THE THIGHBONE
<188659>
01Nov78 ABC Wed (copyright date 1Nov78)
written by Parke Perine
directed by Irving J. Moore
music by Earle Hagen
director of photography: Marvin Gunter
film edited by Marvin Adelson

3.09 [44] Eight is Enough: FAST AND LOOSE
<188666>
08Nov78 ABC Wed (copyright date 6Nov78)
directed by Stan Lathan
written by Greg Strangis
music by Earle Hagen
director of photography: Marvin L. Gunter
film edited by Michael J. Lynch.

3.10 [45] Eight is Enough: WAR BETWEEN THE BRADFORDS
<no prod no.>
15Nov78 ABC Wed (copyright date 15Nov78)
directed by Harry Harris
written by Dusty Kay
music by Earle Hagen
director of photography: Marvin L. Gunter
film edited by David Blangsted.

3.11 [46] Eight is Enough: ALL THE VICE-PRESIDENT'S MEN
<188663>
22Nov78 ABC Wed (copyright date 16Nov78)
directed by Harvey S. Laidman.
written by Robert L. McCullough & Jacqueline Simmel-McKane
music by Earle Hagen
director of photography: Lester Shorr
film edited by Marvin Adelson.

3.12 [47]/3.13 [48]
Eight is Enough: YOU WON'T HAVE NICHOLAS TO KICK AROUND ANYMORE
(2hr. special)(pt 1 & 2)
<188657>
29Nov78 ABC Wed (copyright date 24Nov78)
directed by Harry Harris
written by Hindi Brooks
music by Earle Hagen
director of photography: Lester Shorr
film edited by Marvin Adelson & J. Howard Terrill.

3.14 [49] Eight is Enough: ALONE AT LAST
<188652>
06Dec78 ABC Wed (copyright date 4Dec78)
directed by Harvey S. Laidman
teleplay by J. Miyoko Hensley, Steven Hensley
story by Martin Roth
music by Earle Hagen
director of photography: Marvin L. Gunter
film edited by David Blangsted.

3.15 [50] Eight is Enough: THE YEARNING POINT
<188660>
13Dec78 ABC Wed (copyright date 28Sep78)
written by Larry Arnstein and David Hurwitz
directed by Stan Lathan.
music by Earle Hagen
director of photography: Marvin Gunter
film edited by David Blangsted

[--] 20Dec78/27Dec78 - no details

3.16 [51] Eight is Enough: MOVING OUT
<188671>
03Jan79 ABC Wed (copyright date 15Dec78)
directed by Arnold Laven.
written by Nick Thiel & David Braff
music by Earle Hagen
director of photography: Marvin L. Gunter
film edited by Marvin Adelson.

3.17 [52] Eight is Enough: MOTHER'S RULE
<188669>
10Jan79 ABC Wed (copyright date 29Dec78)
directed by Earl Bellamy
written by Sandra Kay Siegel
music by Earle Hagen
director of photography: Marvin L. Gunter
film edited by Marvin Adelson

3.18 [53] Eight is Enough: INLAWS AND OUTLAWS
<188672>
17Jan79 ABC Wed (copyright date 9Jan79)
directed by Vincent McEveety
written by Bruce Shelly
music by Earle Hagen
director of photography: Marvin L. Gunter
film edited by David Blangsted.

3.19 [54] Eight is Enough: HORROR STORY
<188676>
24Jan79 ABC Wed (copyright date 24Jan79)
directed by Irving J. Moore
written by Chris Manheim & Pat Green
music by Earle Hagen
director of photography: Marvin L. Gunter
film edited by David Blangsted.


3.20 [55] Eight is Enough: JUST THE TEN OF US
<188673>
31Jan79 ABC Wed (copyright date 16Jan79)
directed by Stan Lathan
written by Steven Hensley & J. Majoko Hensley
music by Earle Hagen
director of photography: Marvin L. Gunter
film edited by Marvin Adelson.

3.21 [56] Eight is Enough: BEST OF FRIENDS
<188676>
07Feb79 ABC Wed (copyright date 15Feb79)
directed by Gerald Mayer
written by David Braff & Nick Thiel
music by Earle Hagen
director of photography: Marvin L. Gunter
film edited by Marvin Adelson.

3.22 [57] Eight is Enough: THE KID WHO CAME TO DINNER
<188678>
14Feb79 ABC Wed (copyright date 26Feb79)
directed by Irving J. Moore
written by Pat Green & Chris Manheim
music by Earle Hagen
director of photography: Marvin L. Gunter
film edited by Michael J. Lynch

3.23 [58] Eight is Enough: THE BETTER PART OF VALOR
<188674>
21Feb79 ABC Wed (copyright date 16Feb79)
directed by Vincent McEveety
written by Dusty Kay
music by Earle Hagen
director of photography: Lester Shorr
film edited by Michael J. Lynch.

3.24 [59] Eight is Enough: DADS, DAUGHTERS, DIFFERENT DRUMMERS
<188679>
28Feb79 ABC Wed (copyright date 2Mar79)
directed by Robert L. Friend
written by Bruce Shelly
music by Earle Hagen
director of photography: James-Martin Bachman
film edited by David Blangsted.

3.25 [60] Eight is Enough: THE FINAL DAYS
<188681>
07Mar79 ABC Wed (copyright date 27Apr79)
directed by Vincent McEveety
written by Nick Thiel & David Braff
music by Earle Hagen
director of photography: Marvin L. Gunter
film edited by Michael J. Lynch.

3.26 [61] Eight is Enough: THE GRADUATES
<188682>
02May79 ABC Wed (copyright date 3May79)
directed by Harry Harris
written by Sandra Kay Siegel
music by Earle Hagen
director of photography: Marvin L. Gunter
film edited by Marvin Adelson, David Blangsted.


3.27 [62]/ 3.28[63]
Eight is Enough: MARRIAGE AND OTHER FLIGHTS OF FANCY
a.k.a. 'The Two of Us'
(2hr special)(pt 1 & 2)
02May79 ABC Wed (copyright date 13Apr79)
cast
Grant Goodeve, Joan Prather, Forbesy Russell et al.

############## Eight is Enough ###############
############# season 4 1979-80 ##############
##############################################
ABC Wednesdays 8:00 pm Eastern
Produced by Gary Adelson (all season 4 episodes)

4.01 [64] Eight is Enough: MERLE THE PEARL
05Sep79 ABC Wed (copyright date 28Aug79)
directed by Stan Lathan.
written by Nick Thiel & David Braff
music by Earle Hagen
director of photography: Marvin L. Gunter
film edited by Michael J. Lynch.

4.02 [65] Eight is Enough: THE CUPID CRISIS
12Sep79 ABC Wed (copyright date 31Aug79
directed by Leslie H. Martinson
written by Bruce Shelly
music by Earle Hagen
director of photography: Marvin L. Gunter
film edited by Marvin Adelson.

4.03 [66] Eight is Enough: I DO, I DO, I DO, I DO
19Sep79 ABC Wed (copyright date 11Sep79
directed by Harry Harris
written by Sandra Kay Siegel
music by Earle Hagen
director of photography: Marvin L. Gunter
film edited by David Blangsted.

4.04 [67] Eight is Enough: TEN SHIPS IN THE NIGHT
26Sep79 ABC Wed (copyright date 18Sep79
directed by Arnold Laven
written by Steven Hensley & J. Miyoko Hensley
music by Earle Hagen
director of photography: Marvin L. Gunter
film edited by Michael J. Lynch

4.05 [68] Eight is Enough: THE DEVIL AND MISTER BRADFORD
<188106>
03Oct79 ABC Wed (copyright date 28Sep79
directed by Arnold Laven
written by Gil Grant
music by Earle Hagen
director of photography: Marvin L. Gunter
film edited by David Blangsted.

4.06 [69] Eight is Enough: THE NIGHT THEY RAIDED BRADFORDS
Airdate NOT KNOWN (copyright date 24Sep79)
directed by David Moessinger
teleplay by Chris Manheim & Pat Green
story by Jock Paritz
music by Earle Hagen
director of photography: Marvin L. Gunter
film edited by Marvin Adelson.

[--] 10Oct79/17Oct79 - no details

4.07 [70] Eight is Enough: BIG SHOES, LITTLE FEET
24Oct79 ABC Wed (copyright date 18Oct79)
directed by Carl Kugel
written by Linda B. Elstad
music by Earle Hagen
director of photography: Marvin L. Gunter
film edited by David Blangsted.

4.08 [71] Eight is Enough: FATHERS AND OTHER STRANGERS pt. 1 :31Oct79 ABC
4.09 [72] Eight is Enough: FATHERS AND OTHER STRANGERS pt. 2 :07Nov79 ABC
(copyright date 31Oct79)
written by Gil Grant
directed by Harry Harris
music by Earle Hagen
director of photography: Marvin I. Gunter
edited by Marvin Adelson & David Blangsted

4.10 [73] Eight is Enough: LETTER TO ONE BRADFORD
14Nov79 ABC Wed (copyright date 9Oct79
directed by Jack Bender
teleplay by Sandra Kay Siegel
story by Juliet Packer
music by Earle Hagen
director of photography: Marvin L. Gunter
film edited by Michael J. Lynch.

4.11 [74] Eight is Enough: SEPARATE WAYS
21Nov79 ABC Wed (copyright date 12Nov79
directed by Jack Bender
written by Nick Thiel & David Braff
music by Earle Hagen
director of photography: Marvin L. Gunter
film edited by Michael Lynch.

4.12 [75] Eight is Enough: ARRIVALS
28Nov79 ABC Wed (copyright date 16Nov79
directed by Harry Harris
written by Bruce Shelly
music by Earle Hagen
director of photography: Marvin L. Gunter
film edited by Marvin Adelson.

4.13 [76] Eight is Enough: BROTHERHOOD-SISTERHOOD
05Dec79 ABC Wed (copyright date 4Dec79
directed by Harry Harris
teleplay by Nick Thiel & David Braff
story by Ken Berg, Mitzi McCall, and Anne Convy
music by Earle Hagen
director of photography: Marvin L. Gunter
film edited by Michael J. Lynch

4.14 [77] Eight is Enough: MARY, HE'S MARRIED
12Dec79 ABC Wed (copyright date 28Nov79
directed by Irving J. Moore.
written by James Schmerer
music by Earle Hagen
director of photography: Marvin L. Gunter
film edited by David Blangsted.

4.15 [78] Eight is Enough: MY SON, THE PROM QUEEN
Airdate NOT Known (copyright date 21Dec79)
directed by Irving J. Moore
teleplay by Bruce Shelly
story by Parke Perine
music by Earle Hagen
director of photography: Marvin L. Gunter
film edited by Michael J. Lynch

4.16 [79] Eight is Enough: THE COURAGE TO BE
Airdate NOT Known (copyright date 31Dec79)
directed by Jack Bender
teleplay by Gil Grant
story by John Wirth
music by Earle Hagen
director of photography: Marvin L. Gunter
film edited by David Blangsted

4.17 [80] Eight is Enough: SEMI-CENTENNIAL BRADFORD
Airdate NOT Known (copyright date 10Jan80)
directed by Bernard McEveety
teleplay by J. Miyoko Hensley & Steven Hensley
story by J. Miyoko Hensley, Steven Hensley, Max Hodge
music by Earle Hagen
director of photography: Marvin L. Gunter
film edited by Michael J. Lynch.

4.18 [81] Eight is Enough: THE COMMITMENT
Airdate NOT Known (copyright date 21Jan80)
directed by Jack Bender
written by Nick Thiel & David Braff
music by Earle Hagen
director of photography: Marvin L. Gunter
film edited by Marvin Adelson.

4.19 [82] Eight is Enough: SEVEN MORE DAYS IN FEBRUARY
Airdate NOT Known (copyright date 29Jan80)
directed by John Patterson
written by Gil Grant & Gary Adelson
music by Earle Hagen
director of photography: Marvin L. Gunter
film edited by David Blangsted.
(see #25 #99)

4.20 [83] Eight is Enough: THE RETURN OF JOE SIMONS
Airdate NOT Known (copyright date 6Feb80)
directed by Jack Bender
written by Bruce Shelly
music by Earle Hagen
director of photography: Marvin L. Gunter
film edited by Michael J. Lynch.

4.21 [84] Eight is Enough: BRADFORD VERSUS BRADFORD
Airdate NOT Known (copyright date 15Feb80)
directed by Leslie H. Martinson
written by Nick Thiel & David Braff
music by Earle Hagen
director of photography: Marvin L. Gunter
film edited by Marvin Adelson.

4.22 [85] Eight is Enough: MEMORIES
Airdate NOT Known (copyright date 27Feb80)
directed by Vincent McEveety
written by Channing Gibson
music by Earle Hagen
director of photography: Marvin L. Gunter
edited by David Blangsted.

4.23 [86] Eight is Enough: OFFICIAL POSITIONS
Airdate NOT Known (copyright date 11Mar80)
directed by Leslie H. Martinson.
written by Paul & Margaret Schneider
music by Earle Hagen
director of photography: Marvin L. Gunter
film edited by Michael J. Lynch.

4.24 [87] Eight is Enough: A MATTER OF MENTORS
Airdate NOT Known (copyright date 19Mar80)
directed by Vincent McEveety
teleplay by Pat Green & Chris Manheim
story by Pat Green, Chris Manheim, and E. F. Wallengren
music by Earle Hagen
director of photography: Marvin L. Gunter
film edited by Marvin Adelson.

4.25 [88] Eight is Enough: ROLL OVER, BRADFORD
Airdate NOT Known (copyright date 26Mar80)
directed by Stan Lathan
teleplay by Gary Adelson & Gil Grant
story by Gary Adelson, Gil Grant & William Daley
music by Earle Hagen
director of photography: Marvin L. Gunter
film edited by David Blangsted.

4.26 [89] Eight is Enough: A LITTLE TRIANGLE
Airdate NOT Known (copyright date 2Apr80)
directed by Vincent McEveety
teleplay by Nick Thiel & David Braff
story by Nick Thiel, David Braff, Gail Honigberg
music by Earle Hagen
director of photography: Marvin L. Gunter
film edited by Michael J. Lynch.

4.27 [90] Eight is Enough: GRAD NIGHT
Airdate NOT Known (copyright date 24Apr80)
directed by Irving J. Moore
written by Chris Manheim & Pat Green
music by Earle Hagen
director of photography: Marvin L. Gunter
film edited by Marvin Adelson.

############## Eight is Enough ###############
############# season 5 1980-81 ##############
############### (final season) ###############
ABC Wednesdays 8:00 pm Eastern
Produced by Phil Fehrle (all season 5 episodes)

5.01 [91] / 5.02 [92]
Eight is Enough: AND BABY MAKES NINE (2hrs)(pt 1 &  2)
<189041>
29Oct80 ABC Wed (copyright date 23Oct80)
directed by Harry Harris
written by Hindi Brooks
director of photography: Marvin L. Gunter
film edited by Marvin Adelson

5.03 [93] Eight is Enough: JEREMY
<189045-7737>
05Nov80 ABC Wed (copyright date 30Oct80)
directed by Jack Bender
written by Gil Grant
director of photography: Marvin L. Gunter
film edited by Dick VanEnger, Jr.

5.04 [94] Eight is Enough: WELCOME TO MEMORIAL, DOCTOR BRADFORD
<189043-7735>
12Nov80 ABC Wed (copyright date 7Nov80)
directed by Bernard McEveety
written by Channing Gibson
director of photography: Marvin L. Gunter;
film edited by Michael J. Lynch.

5.05 [95] Eight is Enough: GENERATIONS
<189046>
19Nov80 ABC Wed (copyright date 13Nov80)
directed by Harry Harris
teleplay by
Karen L. Hall, Michael Marks, J. Miyoko Hensley & Steven Hensley
story by Michael Marks, J. Miyoko Hensley & Steven Hensley
director of photography: Marvin L. Gunter
film edited by Michael J. Lynch.
Joan's parents visit for the first time since her death and
immediately dislike Abby.

5.06 [96] Eight is Enough: HOLLY aka 'So Close'
<189050>
26Nov80 ABC Wed (copyright date 21Nov80)
directed by Jack Bender
teleplay by Bob Shayne, Gary Adelson, Gil Grant
story by Bob Shayne
director of photography: Marvin L. Gunter
film edited by Marvin Adelson.
Tommy falls for an older woman;
Jeremy cuts classes.

5.07 [97] Eight is Enough: THE MALTESE AIRLINE BAG
<189049-7741>
03Dec80 ABC Wed (copyright date 4Dec80)
directed by Harry Harris
written by Lee Sheldon
director of photography: Marvin L. Gunter
film edited by Leonard Malek

5.08 [98] Eight is Enough: STRIKE
<189062>
10Dec80 ABC Wed (copyright date 12Dec80)
directed by Seth Pinsker
written by Bruce Shelly
director of photography: Marvin L. Gunter
film edited by Michael J. Lynch.
Bradford must cross a picket line;
Nicholas starts a barter system

5.09 [99] Eight is Enough: BRADFORDGATE
<189060>
Airdate NOT Known (copyright date 31Dec80)
directed by Harry Harris
written by Gil Grant
director of photography: Marvin L. Gunter
film edited by Marvin Adelson.
Bradford gets a political appointment;
Undercover Joannie can't get a date

5.10 [100] Eight is Enough: THE DARLENE DILEMMA
<189058-7750>
Airdate NOT Known (copyright date 9Jan81)
directed by Rowe Wallerstein.
written by Jeff Wilhelm
director of photography: Marvin L. Gunter;
film edited by Leonard Malek.
Jeremy falls for a flirtatious, manipulative girl.

5.11 [101] Eight is Enough: SECOND THOUGHTS
<189056>
Airdate NOT Known (copyright date 15Jan81)
directed by Harry Harris
written by Karen L. Hall
developed for television by William Blinn
director of photography: Marvin L. Gunter
film edited by Michael J. Lynch.
Joannie falls for a co-worker
model Nancy copes with fame.

5.12 [102] Eight is Enough: DAVID'S RIB
<189061-7753>
Airdate NOT Known (copyright date 22Jan81)
directed by Jack Bender
story by Pat Green and Bob Shayne
teleplay by Bruce Shelly
developed for television by William Blinn
director of photography: Marvin L. Gunter
film edited by Marvin Adelson
Janet's client wants to raze an opera house David is renovating.

5.13 [103] Eight is Enough: VOWS
<189063>
Airdate NOT Known (copyright date 30Jan81)
directed by Irving J. Moore
written by Gil Grant & Gary Adelson
director of photography: Marvin L. Gunter
film edited by Leonard Malek.
Bradford and Abby renew their vows;
David and Janet separate.

5.14 [104] Eight is Enough: THE WAY WE WERE
<189063>
Airdate NOT Known (copyright date 18Feb81)
directed by Vincent McEveety
written by Sandra Kay Siegel
music by Miles Goodman
director of photography: Marvin L. Gunter
film edited by Michael J. Lynch.
Ernie dates Tommy's old flame;
David moves into a singles complex.

5.15 [105] Eight is Enough: IF THE GLASS SLIPPER FITS
a.k.a. 'The Empress' New Clothes'
<189066>
Airdate NOT Known (copyright date 27Feb81)
directed by Stan Lathan
teleplay by Karen L. Hall
story by Daryl Busby, Gerry Kroll & Karen L. Hall
director of photography: Marvin L. Gunter
film edited by Marvin Adelson.
A lucrative modeling assignment requires Nancy to pose seminude.

5.16 [106] Eight is Enough: THE BEST LITTLE TELETHON IN SACRAMENTO
<189072>
Airdate NOT Known (copyright date 20Mar81)
directed by Irving J. Moore
written by Bruce Shelly
music by Miles Goodman
director of photography: Marvin L. Gunter
film edited by Michael J. Lynch
Joannie organizes local talent for a telethon --
beginning with the Bradfords.

5.17 [107] Eight is Enough: YET ANOTHER SEVEN DAYS IN FEBRUARY?
<189069>
04Apr81 ABC Wed (copyright date 17Mar81)
directed by Rowe Wallerstein
written by Gary Adelson & Gil Grant
music by Miles Goodman
director of photography: Marvin L. Gunter
film edited by Leonard Malek.
If his daughter can be lead singer, a radio-station owner will
promote Tommy's band.

5.18 [108] Eight is Enough: THE IDOLBREAKER pt. I
<189073>
11Apr81 ABC Wed (copyright date 31Mar81)
directed by Jack Bender
written by Gary Adelson & Karen L. Hall
music by John Beal
director of photography: Marvin L. Gunter
film edited by Marvin Adelson.
A former girlfriend says she is pregnant just as Tommy is about
to leave on a road tour.

5.19 [109] Eight is Enough: THE IDOLBREAKER pt. II
<189074>
18Apr81 ABC Wed (copyright date 9Apr81)
directed by Jack Bender
written by Gary Adelson & Karen L. Hall
music by John Beal
director of photography: Marvin L. Gunter
film edited by Leonard Malek.
Ellen miscarries; Joannie envies an attractive reporter;
Jeremy's birthday.

5.20 [110] Eight is Enough: STARTING OVER
<189070>
09May81 ABC Wed (copyright date 24Apr81)
directed by Harry Harris
teleplay by Hollace White & Stephanie Garman
story by
Hollace White & Stephanie Garman, Philip Taylor & Bruce Kalish
music by John Beal
director of photography: Marvin L. Gunter
film edited by Michael J. Lynch.
David and Janet try to reconcile;
Jeremy finds a skull in the yard.

5.21 [111] Eight is Enough: GOALS
<189071>
16May81 ABC Wed (copyright date 11May81)
directed by Jack Bender
teleplay by Stephanie Garman & Hollace White
story by Bruce Shelly
music by Miles Goodman
director of photography: Marvin L. Gunter
film edited by Leonard Malek
A shoulder injury ends Merle's baseball career;
Mary has an unwelcome suitor.

5.22 [112] Eight is Enough: FATHER KNOWS BEST? aka 'Father Dearest'
<189064> (final episode)
23May81 ABC Wed (copyright date 1May81)
directed by Gary Adelson
written by Gil Grant
music by John Beal
director of photography: Marvin L. Gunter
film edited by Marvin Adelson & Ron Feldman


############## Eight is Enough ###############
################# reunions ##################
##############################################

6.01 [106] FAMILY REUNION
<211-028>
18Oct87
produced by Robert Fischer
directed by Harry Harris

6.02 [107] AN EIGHT IS ENOUGH WEDDING
13Oct89
directed by Stan Lathan

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###### 3 episodes with similar  titles ########
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2.20 [29] SEVEN DAYS IN FEBRUARY
08Feb78 ABC

4.19 [82] SEVEN MORE DAYS IN FEBRUARY
(copyright date 29Jan80)

5.17 [107] YET ANOTHER SEVEN DAYS IN FEBRUARY?
04Apr81 ABC

############## Eight is Enough ###############
################# the end ##################
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