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Eight Is Enough Season 4 Episodes
Season 4 Episode Guide
27 Episodes 1979 - 1980
Episode 1
Merle the Pearl
Wed, Sep 5, 1979 60 mins
Nicholas tries to impress his girlfriend by introducing her to a baseball star (Brian Patrick Clarke). Adam Rich, Susan Richardson, Dick Van Patten, Willie Aames.
Episode 2
The Cupid Crisis
Wed, Sep 12, 1979 60 mins
Prodigal son David returns, making it hard for the Bradfords to concentrate on their annual football rivalry. Tom: Dick Van Patten. Merle: Brian Patrick Clarke. Abby: Betty Buckley.
Episode 3
I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do
Wed, Sep 19, 1979 60 mins
When Susan and Merle move up their wedding date, Janet and David postpone their elopement. Susan: Susan Richardson. Merle: Brian Patrick Clarke. Janet: Joan Prather. David: Grant Goodeve.
Episode 4
Ten Ships in the Night
Wed, Sep 26, 1979 60 mins
With Abby back in college and the other Bradfords preoccupied, Nicholas is left to his own devices after school. Dick Van Patten. Ms. Chovik: Kate Woodville. Nicholas: Adam Rich. Nancy: Dianne Kay.
Episode 5
The Night They Raided Bradfords
Wed, Oct 3, 1979 60 mins
Merle's sister arrives to inspect the new in-laws, but the family's shenanigans send her running to the police. Merle: Brian Patrick Clarke. Abby: Betty Buckley. Harris: Howard Witt. Off. Calomeris: Jeff Maxwell. Dr. Max: Michael Thoma.
Episode 6
The Devil and Mr. Bradford
Wed, Oct 24, 1979 60 mins
Tom has contradictory reactions toward an X-rated theater and a pregnancy-test kit found at home. Dick Van Patten. Jeffrey Trout: Nicholas Pryor. Joannie: Laurie Walters. Laurie: Peggy Lee Brennan. Abby: Betty Buckley. Sidney Vector: Jerrold Ziman.
Episode 7
Big Shoes, Little Feet
Wed, Oct 31, 1979 60 mins
Nancy tries to help David win a contract; Nicholas has a run-in with a teacher. Dick Van Patten. Kirk Ashley: Darrell Fetty. Abby: Betty Buckley. Ms. Chovick: Kate Woodville. Nancy: Dianne Kay. Miss Krutch: Meg Wyllie.
Episode 8
Fathers and Other Strangers
Wed, Nov 7, 1979 60 mins
The Bradfords fly to Hawaii with Aunt Vivian, who plots a family reunion. First of two parts. Abby: Betty Buckley. Tom: Dick Van Patten. Tommy: Willie Aames. David: Grant Goodeve. Janet: Joan Prather. Nancy: Dianne Kay. Elizabeth: Connie Needham.
Episode 9
Fathers and Other Strangers
Wed, Nov 7, 1979 60 mins
Conclusion. Tom is unwilling to reconcile with his father, who shares his sentiments. Vivian: Janis Paige. Tom: Dick Van Patten. Nick: Richard Molinare. Abby: Betty Buckley. Dave: Lloyd Alann.
Episode 10
Letter to One Bradford
Wed, Nov 14, 1979 60 mins
Nicholas blames himself for the family's run of bad luck: he broke a chain letter. Susan: Susan Richardson. Merle: Brian Patrick Clarke. Chang: John Lone. Tom: Dick Van Patten. Marvin: K.C. Martel. Rona: Anna Garduno. Barry: David Ellenstein. Linda: Leone James. Chuck: Channing Clarkson.
Episode 11
Separate Ways
Wed, Nov 21, 1979 60 mins
Merle gets an offer to play baseball in Puerto Rico. Susan: Susan Richardson. Chapper: Jonathan Frakes. Mac: Frank Downing. Marvin: K.C. Martel. Bob: Bob Hanley. Merle: Brian Patrick Clarke.
Episode 12
Arrivals
Wed, Nov 28, 1979 60 mins
Susan is depressed by her separation from Merle. Dick Van Patten, Betty Buckley. Joannie: Laurie Walters. Merle: Brian Patrick Clarke.
Episode 13
Brotherhood, Sisterhood
Wed, Dec 5, 1979 60 mins
David hires Tommy for his construction company. Elizabeth: Connie Needham. Tom: Dick Van Patten. Gene: James Carrington. Mary: Lani O'Grady. Jack Binder: Shawn Stevens.
Episode 14
Mary, He's Married
Wed, Dec 12, 1979 60 mins
Mary falls for a married doctor; Joannie (Laurie Walters) fights for a chance to produce a film. Dick Van Patten. Dr. Berkus: Squire Fridell. Abby: Betty Buckley. Marty: Peter Horton. Trout: Nicholas Pryor. Steven: Reed Birney.
Episode 15
My Son, the Prom Queen
Wed, Jan 9, 1980 60 mins
Tommy runs for prom queen when his band loses the prom gig to a female group; and Joannie auditions for a repertory company. Joannie: Laurie Walters. Ernie: Michael Goodrow. Rankin Manhein: Colin Hamilton. Jeff Trout: Nicholas Pryor. Charlotte: Amy Gibson. TV Director: Richard Caine. Blythe: Heather Totten.
Episode 16
The Courage to Be
Wed, Jan 16, 1980 60 mins
Ernie won't admit he has a drinking problem. Dick Van Patten. Marvin: K.C. Martel. Tommy: Willie Aames. Fields: Stanley Grover. Abby: Betty Buckley. Gene Ruggles: Philip Levien.
Episode 17
Semi-Centennial Bradford
Wed, Jan 23, 1980 60 mins
Tom has a midlife crisis as his 50th birthday nears. Floyd: Mark Harrison. Abby: Betty Buckley. Hank Sullivan: Michael Sullivan. Paul Armstrong: John Crawford. Salesman: Dick Christie. Elliot: James Karen.
Episode 18
The Commitment
Wed, Jan 30, 1980 60 mins
While everyone prepares for Susan's shower, Tommy debates dropping his girlfriend for someone more experienced. Tommy: Willie Aames. Tom: Dick Van Patten. Jill: Michele Greene. Nicholas: Adam Rich. Kerry: Markie Post. Abby: Betty Buckley.
Episode 19
Seven More Days in February
Wed, Feb 6, 1980 60 mins
Tom dreads winter school break and its effect on his domestic solitude. Wayne: Joe Regalbuto. Greg: Joseph Hacker. Ken: Ray Underwood. Kati: Carol Jones. Jack: Shawn Stevens. Candy: Micki McKenzie. Lecturer: Cris Capen.
Episode 20
The Return of Joe Simons
Wed, Feb 13, 1980 60 mins
Tom questions the motives of Nicholas's buddy, and his secretary (Mary Betten) as well. Dick Van Patten. Abby: Betty Buckley. Nicholas: Adam Rich.
Episode 21
Bradford vs. Bradford
Wed, Feb 27, 1980 60 mins
David looks askance when Janet works overtime with an attractive bachelor. Barry: Williams Schreiner. David: Grant Goodeve. Tom: Dick Van Patten.
Episode 22
Memories
Wed, Mar 5, 1980 60 mins
Abby is visited by painful memories when a friend of her first husband calls. Taylor: Christopher Connelly. Tom: Dick Van Patten. Nancy: Dianne Kay. Corrine: Elizabeth Hoy. Gidoni: Ralph Manza. Saleswoman: Sandy Balson. Bellhop: Nels Van Patten. Waiter: Ed McCready.
Episode 23
Official Positions
Wed, Mar 19, 1980 60 mins
Abby's book contract creates an ego problem for Tom, whose novel has been rejected. Jackson: Mark James. Mrs. Andrews: Veronica Redd. Ellis: Woody Eney. Darren: Stoney Jackson.
Episode 24
A Matter of Mentors
Wed, Mar 26, 1980 60 mins
Tommy takes over the family petty cash; Joannie scores a scoop; Nicholas is beaten up by a girl. Dick Van Patten. Trout: Nicholas Pryor. Abby: Betty Buckley. Hayes: Monte Markham. Joey: Angela Newell. Decker: Don Matheson.
Episode 25
Roll Over Bradford
Wed, Apr 2, 1980 60 mins
Tommy decides on a music career; Aunt V and her fiancé visit. Dick Van Patten, Betty Buckley. Ernie: Micheal Goodrow. Ben: Dana Elcar. Jill: Michele Greene. Production Assistant: Jeff Seymour. Jerry: Karl Held.
Episode 26
A Little Triangle
Wed, Apr 9, 1980 60 mins
Nancy's relationship with a widower runs afoul of his jealous daughter; Ernie can't find a date for the prom. Gary: Larry Breeding. Nancy: Dianne Kay. Tami: Cindi Bain. Jill: Michele Greene.
Episode 27
Grad Night
Wed, Apr 30, 1980 60 mins
Tommy's graduation party is invaded by "friends." Tommy: Willie Aames. Ernie: Michael Goodrow. Jill: Michele Greene. Tom: Dick Van Patten. Tami: Cyndi Bain. Abby: Betty Buckley. Irving: Jeff Cotler.