Synopsis
Includes:
The Partridge Family: None But the Lonely (1973)
The Partridge Family: Beethoven, Brahms and Partridge (1973)
The Partridge Family: The Strike-Out King (1973)
The Partridge Family: Reuben Kincaid Lives (1973)
The Partridge Family: The Last of Howard (1973)
The Partridge Family: The Diplomat (1973)
The Partridge Family: Heartbreak Keith (1973)
The Partridge Family: A Day of Honesty (1973)
The Partridge Family: Double Trouble (1973)
The Partridge Family: Hate Thy Neighbor (1973)
The Partridge Family: All in the Family (1973)
The Partridge Family: Made in San Pueblo (1973)
The Partridge Family: Anchors Aweigh (1974)
The Partridge Family: . . .- - -. . . (S.O.S.) (1974)
The Partridge Family: Pin It on Danny (1974)
The Partridge Family: Morning Becomes Electric (1974)
The Partridge Family: Keith and Lauribelle (1974)
The Partridge Family: Danny Converts (1974)
The Partridge Family: Art for Mom's Sake (1974)
The Partridge Family: Two for the Show (1974)
The Partridge Family: Danny Drops Out (1974)
The Partridge Family: Queen for a Minute (1974)
The Partridge Family: Miss Partridge, Teacher (1974)
The Partridge Family: None But the Lonely
Hoping to get acquainted with Dina (Kathy Cody), the pretty new girl in school, Keith (David Cassidy) opts for the sneaky approach. Adopting a pseudonym, Keith declares his affection for Dina in the school newspaper advice column written by his sister Laurie (Susan Dey). The plans backfires spectacularly when Laurie figures out what Keith is up to--and all because he signs himself "Onely" rather than "Lonely"! Songs: "I've Been Alone Too Long", "The Bicycle Song". ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Partridge Family: Beethoven, Brahms and Partridge
Keith (David Cassidy) falls in love yet again, this time with pretty-but-pompous cello player Rachel Weston (Barbara Sigel). An avowed enemy of rock-and-roll, Rachel insists that Keith stop squandering his talent and switch to classical music. The result is a juicy slice of pseudo-intellectual drivel titled "Partridge's First Concerto for Cello in D Major"--and a ton of wasted money as Keith pays for innumerable recording sessions with classically-trained professionals. Songs: "I'm Into Something Good" and "When I Grow Up". ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Partridge Family: The Strike-Out King
At the urging of his siblings, Danny (Danny Bonaduce) tries out for the local Little League baseball team. In the process, he proves to be a champion-level pitcher--and an insufferable egomaniac. But the family's real problem turns out to be Danny's coach (Herb Edelman), whose "win at all costs" mentality is taking all the fun out of the game for his youthful players. In this episode, recurring character Ricky Stevens (Ricky Segall) makes his solo singing debut with "Say Hey Willie", while the Partridge family performs their theme tune "Come On Get Happy" and "I Wanna Be with You". ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Partridge Family: Reuben Kincaid Lives
Feeling they have been a bit too rough on Reuben (Dave Madden) lately, the Partridges vow to be extra nice to him from now on. Unaccustomed to such positive treatment, Reuben jumps to the conclusion that the family is merely feeling sorry for him--and that he is doomed to die! A subsequent birthday party attended by Reuben's mother Clara (played by "Wicked Witch" Margaret Hamilton) and girlfriend Bonnie (Elaine Giftos) only further persuades him that he's not long for this world--and it is up to his level-headed mom to snap Reuben out of his self-pitying funk. Songs: "I Wouldn't Put Nothing Over on You", "I've Got Your Love All Over Me", "Just Lovin' You". ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Partridge Family: The Last of Howard
Hired to perform during a Los Angeles-to-Acapulco luxury cruise on the "T.S.S. Fairsea", the Partridge Family makes the acquaintance of a prosperous-looking young man who identifies himself as Howard Wainwright III (Bruce Kimmel). Laurie (Susan Dey) falls for Howard, while Danny (Danny Bonaduce) and Keith (David Cassidy) become convinced that the suave and sophisticated teenager is actually a clever jewel thief. As it turns out, Howard isn't being totally honest with anyone--but that doesn't make him a criminal by a long shot! ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Partridge Family: The Diplomat
This episode boasts a sitcom buff's "dream cast": Richard Mulligan from Soap, Pat Harrington Jr. from One Day at a Time and Florida Friebus from Dobie Gillis and The Bob Newhart Show. The plot involves a Presidential ambassador named Howard Lipton (Mulligan), who is smitten by Shirley Partridge (Shirley Jones)--who in turn finds Lipton to be a crashing bore. Determined to win Shirley over, Lipton unwitting makes her the center of attention for the International press corps--and a pariah to her neighbors! Songs: "How Long is Too Long" and "What Kind of Noise Do You Make". ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Partridge Family: Heartbreak Keith
Enrolling in a college sociology class, Keith (David Cassidy) falls in love with 23-year-old coed Dory Kimmel (Brooke Bundy). Even after discovering that Dory is married, Keith does not lessen his determination to win her over, convincing himself that she's willing to leave her husband for his sake. The "fun" really begins when Keith comes face to face with that selfsame husband! Songs: "I Heard You Singing Your Song" and "A Secret in My Heart". ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Partridge Family: A Day of Honesty
After Danny (Danny Bonaduce) is caught sneaking into a movie without buying a ticket, the Partridge family members attempt to prove that honesty is the best policy by launching a 24-hour "experiment", during which none of them will tell even the smallest lie. Not surprisingly, the family finds out that it's tough to be 100 percent honest--especially with Danny dutifully annotating and cataloguing each and every minor prevarication. Songs: "Roller Coaster" and "If I Had a Monkey". ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Partridge Family: Double Trouble
How will Keith (David Cassidy) wriggle out of taking two girls out on the same night? Well, he could follow the advice of his sister Laurie (Susan Dey) and tell both girls the truth about the situation--or he could use the old "I've got a terrible cold" routine on one of the ladies. So guess which option he chooses? The role of Johanna is played by one Cheryl Jean Stoppelmoor, who, using her married name Cheryl Ladd, went on to fame and fortune as one of "Charlie's Angels." Songs: "Oh No, Not My Baby" and "A Little Bit of Lovin'". ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Partridge Family: Hate Thy Neighbor
Moving from its traditional Friday-night timeslot to a Saturday berth opposite CBS' blockbuster All in the Family, The Partridge Family launched its fourth and final season with this episode which introduces Ricky Segall as new recurring character Ricky Stevens. Four-year-old Ricky is brought into the plot when his mother Doris (Nita Talbot) and sister Donna (Ronne Troup) move next door to the singing Partridges. Despising show business in general and rock music in particular, the ill-tempered Doris demands that Shirley Partridge (Shirley Jones) cease and desist her family's daily rehearsals--and when Shirley tries to mollify her new neighbor, Doris obtains a court order to shut the family group down for good! ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Partridge Family: All in the Family
Alan Bursky appears as Reuben Kincaid's nephew Alan, a natural-born foul-up who has never succeeded at anything. When Reuben (Dave Madden) leaves town, Alan is put in charge of managing the Partridge's next concert--and, true to form, disaster piles upon disaster for the family, both professionally and personally. Hoping to salvage what is left of Alan's battered ego, Laurie (Susan Dey) encourages him to fulfill his lifelong dream of doing standup comedy...if only he can overcome his fear of audiences. Song: "That's the Way It Is with You". ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Partridge Family: Made in San Pueblo
Jackie Coogan takes over from Ray Bolger in the role of Shirley Partridge's father Mr. Renfrew (now named "Walter" rather than "Fred"), while Rosemary DeCamp recreates her portrayal of Shirley's mom Amanda. The plot gets under way when Grandma Amanda goes to work as the Partridge's maid, if only to escape the rampant chauvinism of Grandpa Walter. Shirley (Shirley Jones) tries to patch up the argument between her dad and mom, succeeding only in sparking a gender-supremacy argument that divides the entire family. Finally, Reuben (Dave Madden) is enlisted to resolve the issue--but this requires him to impersonate a burglar! Songs: "Workin' on a Groovy Thing" and "Grandma". ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Partridge Family: Anchors Aweigh
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The Partridge Family: . . .- - -. . . (S.O.S.)
This final episode of The Partridge Family marks a one-time-only teaming of two Academy Award winners: Series star Shirley Jones and guest performer George Chakiris. The latter is cast as Navy captain Chuck Corwin, who back in his high school days was the boyfriend of Shirley Partridge (Shirley Jones)--who knew him as "Cuddles." As Shirley and the Captain renew their relationship, the Partridge youngsters are divided over whether to accept "Cuddles" as a surrogate father--with Danny (Danny Bonaduce) convinced that the handsome career officer is nothing more than a heartbreaking lothario. Song: "Roller Coaster". ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Partridge Family: Pin It on Danny
Finding an attractive-looking jeweled brooch, Danny (Danny Bonaduce) gives it to his mother Shirley (Shirley Jones) for a birthday present. Soon thereafter, Danny learns that the brooch is extremely valuable, and that someone has posted a 50-dollar reward for its return. Figuring that he can use the reward money to buy a replacement brooch, Danny now must hatch a scheme to sneak the original item away from his mom without her finding out! Song: "I Wanna Be With You". ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Partridge Family: Morning Becomes Electric
Remember the Great Energy Crisis of 1974? This episode finds the Partridges being selected as a "model" family by a group of conservationists who've launched a campaign to get America to cut down on its consumption of electricity. All goes smoothly until Danny makes a slight miscalculation--leaving his family to survive on a mere 27 kilowatts' worth of electrical energy! Maureen Reagan, daughter of you-know-who, appears as a press photographer. Song: "Sunshine". ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Partridge Family: Keith and Lauribelle
In exchange for certain favors--namely, getting her brothers to take over her babysitting duties while she goes skiing--Laurie (Susan Dey) poses as a Southern gal named Lauriebelle Culpepper. It's all part of a master scheme hatched by brother Keith (David Cassidy) to win over a girl named Karen (Sherry Miles) by making her jealous. Even mom Shirley (Shirley Jones) is swept up in the deception, passing herself off as Southern-fried "Mother Culpepper." But the plan burns to the ground like Atlanta when Karen makes a surprise revelation. Song: "How Long is Too Long?" ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Partridge Family: Danny Converts
Falling for Renee Stern (Lark Geib), the daughter of Rabbi Ben Stern (Noam Pitlik), Danny (Danny Bonaduce) tries to win her over by telling her that he's Jewish. Danny's little white lie results in a lot of embarrassment for all concerned when the Sterns invite the Partridges to a family dinner. (Oy Vey!) Song: "I Heard You Singing Your Song". ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Partridge Family: Art for Mom's Sake
Signing up for an art class, Shirley (Shirley Jones) catches the eye of her amorous teacher Lorenzo Bernard (Alan Oppenheimer), who decides to make her his protégé. Bernard declares that Shirley's paintings are masterpieces, but her children recognize these "works of art" for the monstrosities that they really are. Now it is up to the kids to prevent Shirley from humiliating herself by entering her hideous paintings in the San Pueblo Art Festival. Song: "I'll Never Get Over You". ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Partridge Family: Two for the Show
Andrew Williams and David Williams, the 14-year-old nephews of singing star Andy Williams, appear as themselves in this episode. Enjoying great success as a singing-twin act (They look alike, they dress alike, they even walk and talk alike--you could lose your mind!), Andrew and David nearly break up when both boys fall for Laurie Partridge (Susan Dey). So intense is the sibling rivalry that not even Laurie's mom Shirley (Shirley Jones) can resolve the problem (a television first!) ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Partridge Family: Danny Drops Out
Convinced that he's learned everything he needs to know, Danny (Danny Bonaduce) decides to drop out of school. On the advice of a child psychologist, Shirley (Shirley Jones) allows Danny to try his luck in the professional world, certain that he'll see the folly of ways--but the plan nearly backfires when Danny meets Claude Tubbles (James Gregory), a self-made millionaire who never finished the sixth grade. Songs: "Lookin' for a Good Thing" and "Workin' on a Groovy Thing". ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Partridge Family: Queen for a Minute
Laurie's friend Frankie (Tracy Brooks Swope) is barred from joining the high school basketball team because she's a girl. In retribution, Laurie (Susan Dey) organizes a feminist protest, demanding that girls be allowed to participate in the same school activities generally reserved for boys. Hoping to teach Laurie a lesson, Keith (David Cassidy) and Danny (Danny Bonaduce) persuade their male pal Jerry Bishop (Chris Beaumont) to run for Homecoming Queen! Whoever said that Partridge Family wasn't "cutting-edge" entertainment? ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Partridge Family: Miss Partridge, Teacher
Appointed a temporary student teacher, Laurie (Susan Dey) takes her job very, very seriously--and in the process makes life miserable for her brother Danny (Danny Bonaduce). Determined that Danny will get a passing grade, Laurie mercilessly tears apart his every academic effort. Finally, Danny teaches her a lesson by proving that even the greatest of men were once struggling 13-year-old students--but will he be able to make his point without having to attend (ugh!) summer school? ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
