Series regulars or semi-regulars in 'Eight Is Enough' from 1970-1982:
- Adam Rich as Nicholas Bradford (1977-1981)
- Betty Buckley as Abby Bradford (1977-1981)
- Connie Needham as Elizabeth Bradford (1977-1981)
- Dianne Kay as Nancy Bradford (1977-1981)
- Dick Van Patten as Tom Bradford (1977-1981)
- Grant Goodeve as David Bradford (1977-1981)
- Lani O'Grady as Mary Bradford (1977-1981)
- Laurie Walters as Joannie Bradford (1977-1981)
- Susan Richardson as Susan Bradford (1977-1981)
- Willie Aames as Tommy Bradford (1977-1981)
- Brian Patrick Clarke as Merle 'The Pearl' Stockwell (1979-1981)
- Joan Prather as Janet McArthur Bradford (1979-1981)
- Ralph Macchio as Jeremy Andretti (1980-1981)
1970-1982 Episode Guide for 'Eight Is Enough':
(Episodes with dates prior to 1970 aired as reruns.)
Season 1, episode 1
W: William Blinn D: E.W. Swackhamer
With Diana Hyland (Joan Bradford), Michael Thoma (Dr. Maxwell), Virginia Vincent (Daisy Maxwell), Chris English (Tommy Bradford), Larry Golden (Dr. Himmler), Charles Aidman (Forrester), Morris Buchanan (Desk Sergeant), Kimberly Beck (Nancy Bradford).
Premiere of a comedy-drama series starring Dick Van Patten and Diana Hyland, concerning a couple experiencing the joy and agony of raising eight chldren. Tonight, 15-year-old Elizabeth is arrested for the possession of narcotics.
Season 1, episode 2
W: Norman Lessing D: David Moessinger
With Lane Binkley (Matlda), Jeffrey Bryon (Rick), Ellen Travolta (Dr. Abbott), Darrell Larson (Stan Lewis), Doney Oatman (Chris).
Tom and Joan are reluctant to let 19-year-old Susan go on an unchaperoned ski weekend after Mary's unmarried, pregnant friend moves in "for awhile".
Season 1, episode 3
W: Greg Strangis D: Reza Badiyi
With Jennifer Darling (Donna), Hal England (McElwayne), Anthony Battaglia (Julian), James B. Sikking (Mr. French).
Tom is faced with a newspaper strike, a wife who wants a job, and a daughter who wants to become a model.
Season 1, episode 4
W: Peter Lefcourt D: Vincent McEveety
With Charlene Tilton (Wendy Springer), Susan Lainer, Jay W. MacIntosh (Mrs. Springer), Robert Lussier (Mr. Springer), Lieux Dressler (Waitress), A. Michael Baldwin (Richie).
Tommy embarks on his first date, David has a spat with his girlfriend and the girls plead for extended curfews.
Season 1, episode 5
W: Katharyn Powers D: Harvey Laidman
With Jennifer Darling (Donna), Michael Thoma (Dr. Maxwell), Virginia Vincent (Daisy Maxwell), Adrienne Barbeau (Jennifer Linden), Don Matheson, Cosie Costa (Sandy Watson).
David's date for the Maxwells' party is a legislator sponsoring a bill that would triple Dr. Maxwell's malpractice-insurance rates.
Season 1, episode 6
W: Gwen Bagni, Paul Dubov D: Harry Harris
With Dennis Kort (Chris Cusack), Ray Buktenica (Chalmers), Leonard Stone (Drug Store Manager), Damon Raskin (Arnold), Holly Smith (Health Dept. Lady), Michael Thoma (Dr. Maxwell), Virginia Vincent (Daisy Maxwell).
When Mary's new boyfriend is hospitalized with an exotic illness, the family and its visitor are quarantined by the health department.
Season 1, episode 7
W: Rod Peterson, Claire Whitaker D: Harry Harris
With Janis Paige (Auntie V), Michael Thoma (Dr. Maxwell), Stephen Johnson (Leonard), Virginia Vincent (Daisy Maxwell).
Tom's flamboyant sister Vivian shows up for a visit and turns the Bradford home upside down by encouraging the kids to follow their dreams.
Season 1, episode 8
W: C. Robert Brooks, Robert L. McCullough D: Ralph Senensky
With Jennifer Darling (Donna), Brett Ericson (Mark), Molly Dodd, Peter Coffield, Frank Cady, Steve Bonino (Michael Thompson), Dudley Knight (Mitch), Ernest Sarracino (Mr. DoGioia), Marc McClure (Jeremy).
A real estate developer is upset with an article Tom writes opposing his latest project, and his animosity towards Bradford doesn't improve when he gets in a fender-bender with Joanie.
Season 1, episode 9
W: William Blinn D: William F. Claxton
With Gregory Walcott (Dr. Hammer), Kin Shriner (Michael), Michael Thoma (Dr. Maxwell), Virginia Vincent (Daisy Maxwell).
Tom's dentist, an old college foe, challenges the family to a touch football game which becomes a blood and guts event.
September 14, 1977: Is There A Doctor In The House?
Season 2, episode 1
W: Paul Dubov, Gwen Bagni D: Harry Harris
With Michael Thoma (Dr. Maxwell), Virginia Vincent (Daisy Maxwell), Ava Readdy (Maxwell's Partner), Jeri Lea Ray (Tom's Partner), Connie Day (Marge), Ron Lombard (Host), Beth Howland (Mavis).
Tom and a temporarily single Doc Maxwell try their luck as middle-aged swinging singles.
Season 2, episode 2
W: Leonard Stadd, Toni VanHorne D: Philip Leacock
With Jennifer Darling (Donna), Don Johnson (Doug), Michael Thoma (Dr. Maxwell), Virginia Vincent (Daisy Maxwell).
Tom disapproves when his oldest daughter, Mary, moves into an apartment with her fiancee. Meanwhile, Tom begins dating Tommy's tutor.
Season 2, episode 3
W: Bruce Shelly D: Philip Leacock
With John Shea (Jonathan Moracci), Jonathan La Page (Derek).
When David's roommate begins dating both Susan and Joannie, he learns the true meaning of "hell hath no fury like a woman and her sister" when they compare notes.
Season 2, episode 4
W: Joyce Perry D: Harry Harris
With Tricia O'Neil, Joey Forman, Sparky Marcus, Chris Hubbell.
Problems develop when Tom and Abby break up and he begins dating a divorcee.
Season 2, episode 5
W: Parke Perine D: William Wiard
With Gerald McRaney, Dennis Burkley, Woodrow Parfrey, Jonathan Lippe, Fred Stuthman, Floyd Levine (Sam Wickes), Charles Howerton (Buddy), Creed Bratton, Mitchell Bock, Sam Weisman, Joe Hoover.
At the opening of David and Tommy's night-club act, Susan punches a heckler. When seven of the Bradford kids wind up in jail, Tom has to remortgage the house to bail them out.
Season 2, episode 6
W: Dusty Kay, Bill Nuss D: Harry Harris
With Sydney Lassick (Mr. Kaminsky), Kim Fowler (Alice), Jeff Doucette, Victoria Huxtable, Joan Tompkins.
Tom and Abby decide to get married after having put aside their differences to help Mary run for a seat on the board of education.
Season 2, episode 7
W: Michael Weinberger D: Irving J. Moore
With Kevin Cassidy (Lenny), David Agress (Fred Gorman), A. Michael Baldwin (Jason).
Joannie wins the lead in a modern Shakespearean production, but doesn't want her father to know she must play a nude scene.
Season 2, episode 8
W: Hindi Brooks D: Philip Leacock
With Richard Kline (Mr. Corelli), Montana Smoyer (Neighbor), Sylvia Sidney, Dennis Patrick, Johnny Haymer, Jeff Maxwell, Louise Latham, Ken Olfson, Armin Hoffman (Phil).
Despite the usual pre-marital jitters and the loving interference of the children, Tom and Abby finally get married.
Season 2, episode 9
W: Greg Strangis D: David Swift
With Henry Sutton, F. William Parker, Aline Towne, Georgia Paul, William Dozier, William Bogert.
Tom Bradford abdicates as head of the household when his children accuse him of being a dictator.
Season 2, episode 10
W: Marion Hargrove D: David Swift
With J.R. Miller (Maloney), Joe Bratcher (Sgt. First Class), Jonathan La Page (Derek), Lupe Ontiveros (Mariana), Tina Menard.
Tom's liberal attitudes are put to the test when he suspects a romance between his daughter Mary and the son of an old Army pal -- who happens to be black.
Season 2, episode 11
W: Rod Peterson, Claire Whitaker D: Ray Marsh
With Janis Paige (Auntie V), Wayne Northrop, Robin Williams, Lawrason Driscoll, William Callaway, Alf Kjellin, Jed Cooper, Ernest Emling, Lin Shaye.
Turmoil strikes the Bradford household when Tom's flamboyant sister gives the newlyweds the down payment on a mansion.
Season 2, episode 12
W: Hindi Brooks D: Harry Harris
With Casey King, Larry Gelman, Thad Geer, Hal Riddle, Tim Haldeman, Darrell Larson, Will Geer (Sam), Nicholas Hammond (Harold), Judy Strangis (Noreen), Frank DiElsi (Sailor).
A special gift hidden by Joan before her death restores the Bradford's spirits after a burglar disappears with all of their other Christmas presents.
Season 2, episode 13
W: Peter Lefcourt D: Alf Kjellin
With Danny Bonaduce, Eric Olson, Tom Reese, Nedra Volz, Helen Page Camp (Clerk), Rex Riley.
When Tommy learns that the night before isn't worth the morning after, he and his father have a talk about manhood.
Season 2, episode 14
W: David Hurwitz, Larry Arnstein D: Irving J. Moore
With Leonard Frey, John David Carson, Jay Gerber, Julie Parsons (Frieda Farnham), Dante D'Andre, Maggie Munro (Friend).
Tom meets unexpected resistance from his family when he announces his intention to write a novel.
Season 2, episode 15
W: Greg Strangis, Peter Lefcourt D: Harvey Laidman
With Al Berry, Elaine Ballace, Marc Baxley, Phillip R. Allen, Charles Macaulay, Gary Imhoff (Lance Ham), John Dennis Johnston, Stuart Gillard, Larry Hankin, Ben Davidson.
Tom is suspended from his job after accusing city officials and a garbage company of corruption and then refusing to reveal his sources to a Grand Jury investigating his expose.
Season 2, episode 16
W: Paul Dubov, Gwen Bagni D: Irving J. Moore
With Howard Morton, Charles Bloom (Ronnie).
Tom doles out advice in the hometown lovelorn column, but loses his cool when his daughter Elizabeth wants to take "The Pill".
Season 2, episode 17
W: Peter Lefcourt, Gary Adelson, Greg Strangis D: Barry Crane
With Randy Powell, Milt Kogan, Laurence Haddon, Sondra Currie, Sander Johnson, J. Andrew Kenny, Thomas Bellin, Ed Griffith, A. Michael Baldwin.
When David is laid off his construction job, he becomes a copyboy at his father's paper and must reevaluate his career choice. Meanwhile, Tommy has trouble living up to his big brother's football legacy.
Season 2, episode 18
W: Bill Nuss, Dusty Kay D: Irving J. Moore
With John Mark Robinson, Gary Swanson, Michael Sullivan, Stephen Parr (Baptista), Joshua Grenrock, Stephanie Kramer, P. J. Benjamin.
Mary decides to convert to Judaism when she falls in love with a man she thinks is Jewish.
Season 2, episode 19
W: Larry Arnstein, David Hurwitz D: Earl Bellamy
With Tom Lacy, Ike Eisenmann, Kip Gilman (Martin).
When Susan's boyfriend and Abby work together on a project, Tom and Susan suspect them of having a love affair.
Season 2, episode 20
W: Bruce Shelly D: Arnold Laven
With Marc Vahanian, David Hollander, Natasha Ryan.
Tommy cheats in order to meet his father's expectations of excellence in English class.
Season 2, episode 21
W: Peter Lefcourt, Greg Strangis, Gary Adelson D: Philip Leacock
With Jack McCulloch.
The family is forced to take shifts to keep Abby awake for 24 hours after she falls and suffers a concussion.
Season 2, episode 22
W: Peter Lefcourt, Greg Strangis D: Harry Harris
With Michelle Patrick, Jeff Cotler (Irving J. Moore), Timothy Van Patten, Harry Gold, Robin Strand, John Walter Davis, Anson Downes, Janet Wood, Alisa Powell, Stacey Nelkin (Linda), Rudy Hornish, Grace Gaynor, Rob Berger.
Confusion reigns in the Bradford household with Tom and Abby away for the weekend.
Season 2, episode 23
W: Kathy Donnell, Madeline DiMaggio Wagner, Paul Belous D: Philip Leacock
With Ann Dusenberry (Andrea Jenkins), Norman Alden (Jenkins), Vera Stough.
The extremely self-assured daughter of a prominent contractor showers David Bradford with expensive gifts in an attempt to buy his affection.
Season 2, episode 24
W: Bill Nuss, Dusty Kay D: Ray Marsh
With Donegan Smith, Danny Dayton, Dan Barrows, Meeno Peluce, Karen Fredrik.
The Bradfords take to the stage to in order to help out a local orphanage.
September 6, 1978: Who's Crazy Here?
Season 3, episode 1
W: J. Miyoko Hensley, Steven Hensley D: Harry Harris
With Millie Slavin, June Christopher, Dawn Jeffery.
Tom's secret visits to a psychiatrist to cure insomnia are misconstrued by Mary and Abby.
Season 3, episode 2
W: Bruce Shelly, Peter Lefcourt, Shirl Hendryx D: Stan Lathan
With Rod Browning, Peggy Pope, J.A. Preston, Elliott Street, Phillip Tanzini (Verger), Jack Perkins.
When Abby manages Nicholas' little league team after Tom suffers a back injury, Tom provides unwanted coaching from the bleachers and America's favorite pastime becomes the Bradfords' biggest headache.
Season 3, episode 3
W: Peter Lefcourt D: Arnold Laven
With Anita Dangler, George Pentecost, Joe Hecht.
When Abby thinks the stork may be making another visit to the Bradfords, she tries to keep it a secret from the family -- especially Tom, who stopped thinking about babies nine years ago.
Season 3, episode 4
W: Nick Thiel, David Braff D: Marc Daniels
With Hope Alexander-Willis (Diana), Earl Boen, Tony Haig, Marie Lillo, Alan Mandell, Richard Cox.
Tom is unexpectedly assigned to review the play in which Joanie is making her professional acting debut.
Season 3, episode 5
W: Barbara Elaine Smith D: Irving J. Moore
With Andrea Howard, Charles Lucia, Jeff Cotler, Dana Kimmell.
Nicholas falls in love with his fourth-grade teacher.
Season 3, episode 6
W: Bruce Shelly D: Irving J. Moore
With Justin Lord, Jack Somack, Robert Kya-Hill, Jean Howell, Fred Downs.
Nancy drops out of school for the "excitement and wealth" of the working world.
Season 3, episode 7
W: Sandra Kay Siegel D: Irving J. Moore
With Corey Feldman, Deirdre Berthrong, Wyatt Johnson, Tracy Justrich, Heather Hobbs, Paige Taylor, Maureen Lee, Judy Jean Berns, Sarah Miller.
The Bradford homestead bulges at its seams when Nancy invades with an army of toddlers and Susan goes into basic training as a police cadet.
Season 3, episode 8
W: Parke Perine D: Irving J. Moore
With David Hurst, Stanley Bennett Clay, Lanny Duncan.
The Bradford house goes into an uproar when Mary is thrown out of the house following a tirade, and Tommy learns to drive.
Season 3, episode 9
W: Greg Strangis D: Stan Lathan
With Meridith Baer (Janet), John Lisbon Wood, Jean Howell, Conrad Bachmann, Gary Epp (Brian Marshall), Roy Andrews.
A beautiful young lady comes to David's aid when he is arrested in a barroom brawl.
Season 3, episode 10
W: Dusty Kay D: Harry Harris
With Todd Susman, Henry Polic II, Bobby Sandler, Ted Jordan, Robert Starr.
Abby's speech to the school board on the role of modern women in society turns the household into a battleground.
Season 3, episode 11
W: Jacqueline Simmel-McKane, Robert L. McCullough D: Harvey Laidman
With Dennis Patrick (Harry Mitchell), Louise Latham (Katherine Mitchell), Bryan O'Byrne, Fredric Lehne, John Miranda (Honest John), Tom Henschel, Jed Mills, Patrick Gorman, Rene Levant, Sam Chew Jr..
The Bradfords are shocked when the vice president of the United States accepts Nicholas' invitation to Thanksgiving dinner.
Season 3, episode 12
W: Lester Shorr, Hindi Brooks D: Harry Harris
With Jack Elam (Joe Simons), Cliff Norton, Lucille Benson, Ellen Travolta (Della Gale), Antoinette Stella, Helen Hughes.
Nicholas, feeling unloved and unwanted after accidentally starting a fire in the house, decides to find himself a new home. He finds a foster family headed by a crusty old con man.
Season 3, episode 13
W: Hindi Brooks D: Harry Harris
With Jack Elam (Joe Simons), Larry Gelman (Officer Bernstein), Grace Gaynor, D.J. Blair, Kay Elliot.
After running away from home, Nicholas finds a foster family headed by a crusty old con man.
Season 3, episode 14
W: J. Miyoko Hensley, Steven Hensley D: Harvey Laidman
With Michelle Stacy (Lucy), Dan Monahan (Danny), Kristine DeBell (Melanie).
Tom and Abby settle in for a romantic weekend at home while the kids are away on a camping trip.
Season 3, episode 15
W: Larry Arnstein, David Hurwitz D: Stan Lathan
With Tom Lacy (Mr. Gillette), Melinda Fee (Gwen Elkhart), Dan Monahan (Danny), Chris Mulkey, Kimberly Alexander, Richard Fullerton.
Elizabeth's dream of going to a posh Eastern school conflicts with the Bradford family budget.
Season 3, episode 16
W: Sandra Kay Siegel D: Earl Bellamy
With Peter Horton (Eric), Donald Petrie (Marty), Jim Hackett (Brandon), Douglas Dirkson (Arnold).
Susan, Joan and Nancy find that having their own apartment is causing unexpected complication in their love lives.
Season 3, episode 17
W: Nick Thiel, David Braff D: Arnold Laven
With Danny Wells (Ed Foster), Toni Lamond (Mrs. Dreissen).
Nancy, Susan, and Joannie rebel against their father's restrictions and move into their own small apartment.
Season 3, episode 18
W: Bruce Shelly D: Vincent McEveety
With Louise Latham (Katherine Mitchell), Dennis Patrick (Harry Mitchell), Ed McCready (Booking Sergeant).
Abby's mother arrives at the Bradfords with the news that she and Abby's father are breaking up.
Season 3, episode 19
W: Chris Manheim, Patricia Green D: Irving J. Moore
With Larry Gelman (Officer Bernstein), Peter Bromilow (Andrew Silver), Earl Montgomery (Mr. Alfred), Jim Stathis (Officer Cute), Michael Thoma (Dr. Maxwell), Daniel Selby (Brian), Larry Gilman (Norman).
The Bradford children let a power failure and their imaginations turn their home into a haunted house.
Season 3, episode 20
W: Steven Hensley, J. Miyoko Hensley D: Stan Lathan
With Joan Prather (Janet McArthur), James Karen (Elliot Randolph), Keene Curtis (Rev. Mayberry), Jeanna Michaels (Girlfriend).
David and Janet decide to live together, jeopardizing Tom's chance of winning a Father of the Year award.
Season 3, episode 21
W: David Braff, Nick Thiel D: Gerald Mayer
With Joan Prather (Janet McArthur), Rosanna Arquette (Lori West), Tracey Gold (Tracey Kappleton), Missy Gold (Missy Kappleton), Martin Azarow (Will), Jeff Cotler (Irving J. Moore).
Tommy shocks the Bradfords with the announcement of his impending marriage to a girl who is pregnant by another man.
Season 3, episode 22
W: Chris Manheim, Patricia Green D: Irving J. Moore
With Larry Gelman (Officer Bernstein), David Haskell (Ed Gardner), Keith Coogan (Bobby), Anne Bellamy (Mrs. Spinney).
Nicholas learns his new playmate is an orphan and invites him to live with the Bradfords.
Season 3, episode 23
W: Dusty Kay D: Vincent McEveety
With Joan Prather (Janet McArthur), Richard Herd (George McArthur), James Cromwell (Coach Pollard), Stephen Burns (Dixon), Brad Gorman (Gus), Talmadge Scott (Brian), Fay DeWitt (Sylvia), Kathleen Brown (Julie).
Abby's relationship with Tommy is threatened when she returns to teaching and fails one of his friends.
Season 3, episode 24
W: Bruce Shelly D: Robert L. Friend
With Joel Colodner (Charles), Gertrude Flynn (Mrs. Walker), Al Ruscio (Editor).
When Tom forbids Joannie to see the new man in her life, she runs away from home to move in with the fellow.
Season 3, episode 25
W: David Braff, Nick Thiel D: Vincent McEveety
With James Karen (Elliot Randolph), Abe Vigoda (Ben Ryan), Fred Holliday (Reporter), Sally Marr (Blanche), Kate Riehl (Dorothy), Steven Peterman (Gary), John Zoller (Vince), Kevin Lee Miller (Marshall).
The Bradford kids, trying to study for final exams, are harassed by senior citizens protesting one of Tom's editorials.
Season 3, episode 26
W: Greg Strangis D: Harry Harris
With Joan Prather (Janet McArthur), Tom Lacy (Mr. Gillette), Forbesy Russell (Linda), John Calvin (Marty), Joan Tompkins (Mary), Catherine Hickland (Vicki), Noah Beery Jr. (Dutch).
Despite the family's concern and his father's objections, David takes off on a cross-country trip with a female friend of his ex-fiancee.
Season 3, episode 27
W: Sandra Kay Siegel D: Harry Harris
With Jennifer Darling (Donna), Tom Lacy (Mr. Gillette), Jerry Lacy (Barber), Ann Doran (Ms. Ryder), Phil Hoover (Mr. Napier), Patricia Alice Albrecht (Julie), Bobby Duncan (Michael), Chad Roche (Paul), Kathy Mahoney (Debbie), Mae Marmy (Secretary).
Tom, scheduled to be the guest speaker at Elizabeth's commencement, is shocked to learn that she has been suspended from the ceremony.
September 5, 1979: Merle The Pearl
Season 4, episode 1
W: David Braff, Nick Thiel D: Stan Lathan
With Michael Goodrow (Ernie), John Brandon (Eddie Grabbis), Bruce Katzman (Lloyd Webster), Catherine Gilmour (Rayna), Amy Smika (Lou).
Season premiere. When Nicholas is insulted by the pitching star of a baseball team, Susan goes after the man for an apology and ends up falling in love with him.
Season 4, episode 2
W: Bruce Shelly D: Leslie H. Martinson
With William Lampley (Driver), Terry Lester (Reed Ellis).
David returns home to find his girlfriend engaged to another man, while baseball star Merle the Pearl tries to woo Susan by using Nicholas.
Season 4, episode 3
W: Sandra Kay Siegel D: Harry Harris
With Rick Casorla (E. David Charles), Emmaline Henry (Sylvia McArthur), Robert Rockwell (George McArthur), Stephen Keep (Minister), Joshua Grenrock (Bingo), Michael Thoma (Dr. Maxwell), Virginia Vincent (Daisy Maxwell).
David and Janet decide to forego their elopement plans when they learn that Susan and Merle plan to wed and instead have one big double wedding.
Season 4, episode 4
W: J. Miyoko Hensley, Steven Hensley D: Arnold Laven
With Katherine Woodville (Ms. Chovick), Renny Temple (Fletcher Patterson), Julia Duffy (Cindy), Ken Smolka (School Director).
Nicholas feels he is being neglected by his family and comes up with some attention-getting, but shocking behavior.
Season 4, episode 5
W: Chris Manheim, Patricia Green D: David Moessinger
With Michael Goodrow (Ernie Fields), Sondra West (Linda Mae), Howard Witt (Harris), Jeff Maxwell (Officer Caldmaris), Noel Conlon (Dilnik), Bill Smillie (Doctor), Penelope Willis (Nurse), Joe Carafello (Callaway).
Tom's poker game, the girls' strip-tease routine and Abby's attempt to get rid of hiccups are all interrupted by a police raid on the Bradford house.
Season 4, episode 6
W: Gil Grant D: Arnold Laven
With Nicholas Pryor (Jeffery Trout), Jerrold Ziman (Sidney Victor), Peggy Lee Brennan (Laurie Cassell), Michael Goodrow (Ernie Fields), Michael Thoma (Dr. Maxwell).
Joanie's plans to impress her new boss at the TV station by exposing a porno theater are upset when she learns that her father owns stock in the place.
Season 4, episode 7
W: Linda Elstad D: Carl Kugel
With K.C. Martel (Marvin), James Karen (Elliot Randolph), Meg Wyllie (Miss Krutch), Darrell Fetty (Kirk Ashley), Katherine Woodville (Ms. Chovick), Warren Munson (Park Director).
Nicholas decides to drop out of school after a teacher ridicules him for not meeting the Bradford scholastic standards.
Season 4, episode 8
W: Gil Grant D: Harry Harris
With Janis Paige (Auntie V), David Wayne (Matt), Richard Molinare (Nick), Gary Imhoff (Dennis), Lloyd Alan (Dave), Robert Donner (Man on Bus), Casey King (Messenger).
Wealthy Aunt Vivian flies the entire Bradford clan to Hawaii where she hopes to reunite Tom with the father who deserted him 30 years before.
Season 4, episode 9
W: Sandra Kay Siegel D: Jack Bender
With Janis Paige (Auntie V), Gary Imhoff (Dennis), Richard Molinare (Nick).
Because he broke a chain letter, Nicholas believes he is responsible for Tommy's being rushed to the hospital for emergency surgery.
Season 4, episode 10
W: David Braff, Nick Thiel D: Jack Bender
With K.C. Martel (Marvin), Jonathan Frakes (Chapper), John Lone (Chang), Anna Garduno (Rona), David Ellenstein (Harry), Leone James (Linda), Channing Clarkson (Chuck), Aileen Fitzpatrick (Nurse).
A major disagreement between Merle and Susan causes the Bradford family to fear that the two are splitting permanently.
Season 4, episode 11
W: Bruce Shelly D: Harry Harris
With Michael Goodrow (Ernie), Bruce Solomon (Andre), Robert Hanley (Bob), K.C. Martel (Marvin), Michael Thoma (Dr. Maxwell), Frank Downing (Mac).
Susan discovers she is pregnant, and Tommy finds that Nicholas is his ticket to success with girls.
Season 4, episode 12
W: David Braff, Nick Thiel D: Harry Harris
With Michael Goodrow (Ernie), Shawn Stevens (Jack Binder), Robert Rosen (Herb), Karen Knotts (Sheila), Chris Hagan (Greg), Joe Giuliani (Friend), Nicholas Shaffer (Tom).
College freshman Elizabeth, in search of a boyfriend, winds up at a wild frat party, and Tommy takes a job with David's construction company.
Season 4, episode 13
W: James Schmerer D: Irving J. Moore
With Nicholas Pryor (Jeffrey Trout), Johnny Haymer (Deliverman), Reed Birney (Steven).
Nancy and Elizabeth are shocked when they learn that Mary is involved with a married man, and Joannie brings a camera crew into the house to film a documentary on the Bradfords.
Season 4, episode 14
W: Bruce Shelly D: Irving J. Moore
With Michael Goodrow (Ernie), James Karen (Elliott Randolph), Nicholas Pryor (Jeffrey Trout), Michael Griswold (Mr. Gillette), Colin Hamilton (Rankin Manheim), Amy Gibson (Charlotte), Heather Totten (Blythe), Lachelle Chamberlain (Anne), Tony O'Dell (Jeff), Brian Henskovitz (Scott), Kimberly Cameron (Cindy).
When Tommy and Ernie's band is beaten out by an all-girl rock group to play for the senior prom, the guys plan a counterattack by nominating Tommy for prom queen.
Season 4, episode 15
W: Gil Grant D: Jack Bender
With Michael Goodrow (Ernie), K.C. Martel (Marvin), Stanley Grover (Mr. Fields), Philip Levien (Gene Ruggles), Karin Mary Shea (Miss Kilpatrick), Nedra Volz (Mrs. Yaterman), Nora Denney (Mrs. Shelley).
Ernie won't admit he has a drinking problem.
Season 4, episode 16
W: Steven Hensley, J. Miyoko Hensley D: Bernard McEveety
With James Karen (Elliot), Michael Thoma (Dr. Maxwell), John Crawford (Paul Armstrong), Michael Sullivan (Hank Sullivan), Mark Harrison (Floyd Wakley).
Tom has a midlife crisis as his 50th birthday nears, when in his depression he quits his job on the newspaper and brings hardship to the family.
Season 4, episode 17
W: David Braff, Nick Thiel D: Jack Bender
With K.C. Martel (Marvin), Michael Goodrow (Ernie), Michele Greene (Jill), Markie Post (Kerry), Grant Wilson (Brandon), Kimberly Woodward (Darla).
While everyone prepares for Susan's shower, Tommy debates dropping his girlfriend for someone more experienced and Nicholas sets up a date for his friend Marvin.
Season 4, episode 18
W: Gary Adelson, Gil Grant D: John Patterson
With Michael Goodrow (Ernie), James Karen (Elliot), Joe Regalbuto (Wayne), Joseph Hacker (Greg), Ray Underwood (Ken), Shawn Stevens (Jack), Carol Jones (Kati), Micki MacKenzie (Candy), Cris Capen (S.A.P. Man).
Tom dreads winter school break and its effect on his domestic solitude.
Season 4, episode 20
W: Bruce Shelly D: Jack Bender
With Michael Thoma (Dr. Maxwell), Michael Goodrow (Ernie), Jack Elam (Joe Simons), Mary Betten (Eloise), Joan Prather (Janet).
Tom questions the motives of Nicholas's buddy, and his secretary as well.
Season 4, episode 21
W: David Braff, Nick Thiel D: Leslie H. Martinson
With Michael Goodrow (Ernie), William Schreiner (Barry), Thomas Callaway (Fred), Mark James (Jackson), Stoney Jackson (Darren), Bebe Drake (Mrs. Andrews).
David looks askance when Janet works overtime at the office with an attractive bachelor; Tommy becomes upset when his friend Ernie starts dating Elizabeth.
Season 4, episode 22
W: Channing Gibson D: Vincent McEveety
With Michael Thoma (Dr. Maxwell), Christopher Connelly (Paul), Elizabeth Hoy (Corrine), Tammy Taylor (Connie).
Abby is visited by painful memories when a Vietnam veteran who was with her husband when he died shows up at the Bradford home.
Season 4, episode 23
W: Margaret Schneider, Paul Schneider D: Leslie H. Martinson
With James Karen (Elliot), Michael Thoma (Dr. Maxwell), Veronica Redd (Mrs. Andrews), Stoney Jackson (Darren), Woody Eney (Channing Ellis), Mark James (Jackson).
Abby's book contract creates an ego problem for Tom, whose novel has been rejected; Merle organizes the Bradford girls into a ragtag basketball team.
Season 4, episode 24
W: Patricia Green, Chris Manheim D: Vincent McEveety
With Nicholas Pryor (Jeffrey Trout), Monte Markham (Michael Hayes), Don Matheson (Robert Decker), Angela Newell (Joey).
Tommy takes over the family petty cash; Joannie scores a big news assignment but her boss demands special favors in return; Nicholas searches for a way of dealing with a girl who keeps beating him up.
Season 4, episode 25
W: Gary Adelson, Gil Grant D: Stan Lathan
With Janis Paige (Auntie V.), Michael Goodrow (Ernie), Michele Greene (Jill), Dana Elcar (Ben), Karl Held (Jerry).
Tommy shocks the family when he announces that he is not going to college, but plans instead to move to Los Angeles to pursue his music career; Auntie V. and her fiancee visit.
Season 4, episode 26
W: David Braff, Nick Thiel D: Vincent McEveety
With Michele Greene (Jill), Michael Goodrow (Ernie), Larry Breeding (Gary), Keith Coogan (Vincent), Cyndi Bain (Tami), Rori King (Wendy), Ted Noose (Rex's Owner), John McCafferty (Bobby).
Nancy's relationship with a widower runs afoul of his jealous 5-year-old daughter; Ernie can't find a date for the prom.
Season 4, episode 27
W: Patricia Green, Chris Manheim D: Irving J. Moore
With Michael Goodrow (Ernie), Michele Greene (Jill), Cyndi Bain (Tami), Floyd Levine (Officer Dudley), Ed Griffith (Mr. Moore), Melissa Converse (Mrs. Moore), Jeff Cotler (Irving), Eric Stolz (Kurt Harper), James Parkes (Officer Callow), Tom Dunlop (Alvin Flecker), Gary Dubin (Jeff), Tony O'Dell (Scott).
Tommy's graduation party is invaded by "friends" after he convinces the family to vacate the house so he can have a small get-together with his closest chums.
October 29, 1980: And Baby Makes Nine
Season 5, episode 1
W: Hindi Brooks D: Harry Harris
With Michael Thoma (Dr. Maxwell), Victoria Racimo (Dr. Kuo), Richard Hill (Harvey), Jeffrey Bryon (Jack Nasella), Stephanie Braxton (Doris), Noah Hathaway (Jerry), Ted Noose (Coach), Belle Ellig (Nurse Julia), Jane Booke (Helen), Kevin Schultz (Steve), Colleen Case (Margie), Lea Catucci (Sally), Shirley Merchant (Nurse Gloria).
Doctors perform a risky emergency operation to deliver Susan's baby after she is involved in an automobile accident; Merle's chance to make the big leagues is complicated by Susan's pregnancy; Elizabeth considers moving in with Jack.
Season 5, episode 2
W: Gil Grant D: Jack Bender
With Michael Griswold (Mr. Koppel), Nicholas Pryor (Jeffrey Trout), John Considine (Mr. Andretti), Bubba Smith (Ned Naughton), Kenneth Tigar (Mr. Whitney), Don Fenwick (Principal).
Abby takes in her late sister-in-law's ill-mannered teenage son; Joannie becomes Sacramento's first woman sportscaster; Nicholas turns Mary's anatomy books into a money-making scheme.
Season 5, episode 3
W: Channing Gibson D: Bernard McEveety
With K.C. Martel (Marvin), Vernee Watson (Jackie Calhoun), Eleanor McCoy (Michelle), Paul Sorenson (Mr. Gregory), Gordon Haight (Eddie), Read Morgan (Motorcycle Cop), Verda Bridges (Cassie), Mary Helen Barro (Gym Teacher), Shannon Presby (Wilkes).
Abby is hired as a guidance counselor at the toughest inner-city high school in Sacramento, where her predecessor was stabbed by a student.
Season 5, episode 4
W: Karen Hall, Michael Marks, Steven Hensley, J. Miyoko Hensley D: Harry Harris
With James Karen (Elliott Randolph), Robert F. Simon (Grandpa Wells), Joan Tompkins (Grandma Wells), Stanley Brock (Lance Merlow), John Gibson (Chris), Laurence Lau (Larry).
The father of Tom's first wife rejects Abby as a replacement for his daughter; Susan moves back into the family home with her daughter; Tommy gets a job in a male strip club.
Season 5, episode 5
W: Bob Shayne D: Jack Bender
With Michael Goodrow (Ernie), Jennifer Perito (Holly), Charlotte Stewart (Ann Cavalusi), Derrel Maury (Albert), Cory Miller (Aaron), Kevin McCarley (Thorne), Noel Scott (Hal).
Tommy falls in love with his songwriting partner, an older woman; Jeremy is lured back to delinquency when he returns to school; the entire Bradford clan pitches in to convert the family garage into an apartment for Susan and the baby.
Season 5, episode 6
W: Lee Sheldon D: Harry Harris
With James Karen (Elliott Randolph), Henry Polic II (Jay Redding), Marie Reynolds (Bright O'Shaugnessey), Saundra Sharp (Mrs. Rodgers), John Louie (Melvin), Lew Brown (Bill Clifford), Vidal Peterson (Harry), Michael Lang (Jerry).
Nicholas and a friend start a delivery service; Tom learns that his job is in jeopardy.
Season 5, episode 7
W: Bruce Shelly D: Seth Pinsker
With James Karen (Elliott Randolph), Sandy Kenyon (Joe Jackson), Peggy Pope (Rowena), Richard Paul (Chuck), Tom Williams (Sydney Vector), James Staley (Inspector Carruthers), Ken Sansom (Byron), Freeman King (Officer), Robert Ackerman (George), Clint Young (Security Guard), Ben Kronen (Unemployment Clerk).
With Tom out of work after he sides with striking typesetters at the newspaper, Nicholas suggests the family try the barter system to make ends meet.
Season 5, episode 8
W: Gil Grant D: Harry Harris
With Nicholas Pryor (Jeffrey Trout), James Karen (Elliott Randolph), Ken Berry (Barry Hopper), Jack Riley (Joe Roth), Dawson Mays (Bill Kendall), Stanley Kamel (Bruce Taylor), Bill Erwin (Cal Fitzpatrick), Warren Munson (Principal), Tyler McVey (Senator Theil), J. Edward McKinley (Senator Braff), Theresa Hayes (Dale Reynolds), Paul Braden (Bill Wiley).
His nomination to a post on the state board of education brings out the best in Tom and the worst in his rivals, when a newspaper writer publishes some provocative stories about Tom's personal life.
Season 5, episode 9
W: Jeff Wilhelm D: Rowe Wallerstein
With DeAnna Robbins (Darlene Scott), Danny Wells (Easy Art), Eldon Quick (Johnny Johnson), John Edwards (Jones), Jerry Hoffman (Bartley), John Louie (Melvin), Terry Wagner Otis (Jennifer), D. J. Sydney (Helen), James Parkes (Policeman), Dana Halsted (Bernice).
Abby befriends a troubled student; Nancy loses one job when she accepts another as a model in a semi-nude television commercial; Nicholas plans for his first date.
Season 5, episode 10
W: Karen Hall D: Harry Harris
With Nicholas Pryor (Jeffrey Trout), Michael Griswold (Mr. Koppel), Gary Imhoff (Henry), Mark Schneider (Assignment Editor), Rick Gates (Reporter), Doug Cox (Leonard), Ivan Bonar (Professor Semenza), Ken Smolka (Animal Control Officer).
Joannie takes a leave of absence from her job and considers abandoning her television career to marry a co-worker; Nancy's modeling career skyrockets after she appears in a TV commercial; Tommy becomes Nicholas' slave for a week to earn tickets to a rock concert.
Season 5, episode 11
W: Bruce Shelly D: Jack Bender
With Ivan Bonar (Professor Semenza), Ken Smolka (Animal Control Officer), Jack Griffin (Teamster).
David and Janet oppose each other in court when David's construction firm is hired to restore an old building that Janet's law firm has been retained to have destroyed; Nicholas receives a horse as a present; Merle gets a surprise when he comes home to spend an evening with Susan.
Season 5, episode 12
W: Gary Adelson, Gil Grant D: Irving J. Moore
With Kari Michaelsen (Lisa), Joe Ross (Irving Katzman), Shirley Freemond (Dr. Stein), Alice Nunn (Horace's Wife), Kipp Lennon (Benson), William Callaway (Rev. Billy), John J. Fox (Horace), Tina Carlisi (Nola), Laura Saylor (Felicia).
Tom and Abby prepare to renew their vows; David and Janet shock the family by announcing that they are legally separating; Jeremy finds a new girlfriend.
Season 5, episode 13
W: Sandra Kay Siegel D: Vincent McEveety
With Michael Goodrow (Ernie), Michele Greene (Jill), James Karen (Elliott Randolph), Peter Fox (Gordon), Gaye Kruger (Stephanie), Cindee Appleton (Ginger), Lanny Horn (Drummer), Bill McLean (Condo Manager), Kristin Larkin (Linda), Catherine Paolone (Dabra), Steven Hirsch (Night Club Manager).
Tommy and David try to rekindle old relationships; Tommy feels anchored to the past when his best friends come home from college and tell him what he's missing.
Season 5, episode 14
W: Karen Hall D: Stan Lathan
With Michael Shannon (Ben Catron), Steve Doubet (Alan Alderson), Pamela Norman (Valerie), Arlene Banas (Connie Langston), Lisa Cori (Librarian), Karen Fredrik (Maureen), Rick Rossovich (Fred), Charles Parks (Apartment Manager).
Nancy's new modeling assignment in Los Angeles involves a request to pose topless; Elizabeth wants her platonic friend to get romantic; David hires Nicholas to to find him a new apartment.
Season 5, episode 15
W: Bruce Shelly D: Irving J. Moore
With Michael Griswold (Mr. Koppel), Margaret Ladd (Carolyn), Jeff Maxwell (Corry Terrel), Bea Silvern (Mother), Susan Brecht (Kathy Dworsky).
Unable to attract any big stars, Joannie staffs a telethon with "local" talent; David takes in a roommate to cut expenses; Jeremy talks Tommy into signing him as manager for Tommy's rock group.
Season 5, episode 16
W: Gil Grant, Gary Adelson D: Rowe Wallerstein
With Heather Locklear (Ingrid), Patty Dworkin (Henrietta Hall), Diane McBain (Mrs. Hall), Jim McKrell (Mr. Hall), John Yates (Nick).
In an attempt to get some air play for his record, Tommy gets stuck with the klutzy daughter of a radio-station owner, arranges a date for David with her mother, and forces Jeremy to go out with with her beautiful but overly athletic cousin.
Season 5, episode 17
W: Gary Adelson, Karen Hall D: Jack Bender
With Michael Goodrow (Ernie), Larry Hankin (Max), Milt Oberman (Tim Nides), Tarah Nutter (Ellen), Malcolm Groome (Counselor), Shaun Sperling (Robin), Jim Calvert (Craig West), James Francis (Gilmer).
As Tommy is preparing to leave on the biggest tour of his rock band's career, things get sidetracked by the news that his ex-girlfriend Ellen is pregnant -- and he is the father.
Season 5, episode 18
W: Gary Adelson, Karen Hall D: Jack Bender
With Michael Griswold (Mr. Koppel), Laura Johnson (Melanie), Bonnie Bartlett (Mrs. Gregory), David Haskell (Curtis Watkins), Tarah Nutter (Ellen), Barry Pea (Bruce), David Boyle (Minister).
Tommy moves into Ellen's apartment and makes plans as their wedding day nears; Joannie resents a competitive newswoman at the TV station.
Season 5, episode 19
W: Stephanie Garman, Hollace White D: Harry Harris
With Larry Gelman (Officer Bernstein), Dane Witherspoon (Rick), Don Matheson (Ross), Joel Brooks (Bennett), Ivan Naranjo (Chief Sun Bear), Don Dubbins (Allen), Morgan Hart (Dana), Jim Gatherum (Hobbs), Bill Calvert (Stosik).
After being separated for several months, David and Janet meet and decide to give marriage another try.
Season 5, episode 20
W: Stephanie Garman, Hollace White D: Jack Bender
With David Landsberg (Dennis Wilcox), Ralph Strait (Uncle Sid), Darrell Larson (Dan Mulford), William Phipps (Eddie Gravitz), Joshua Bryant (Walt Liebowitz), Helen Verbit (Mrs. Wilcox), Sands Hal (Barbara), Mickey Cherney (Stan Mattox), Lucas Dudley (Leibowitz), Stacy Sipes (Doris Wilcox), Esa Lewis (Laurie).
Merle's career may be cut short by a shoulder injury; Mary's life is complicated by a patient at the hospital who falls in love with her.
Season 5, episode 21
W: Gil Grant D: Gary Adelson
With George Dicenzo (Mr. Andretti), Michael Talbott (Ozzie), Gordon Metcalfe (Johnski), Paul Comi (Superintendant), Charlotte Stewart (Ann Cavalusi), Jay Lomack (Ralph), Richard Chaves (Bobo), Sean Allan (Wheezer).
Jeremy's birth father arrives and pleads for a chance to be a real parent; David attends his high-school reunion, but discovers that things aren't the way they used to be. (Last show of the series.)