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Eight Is Enough: Season 1

9 episodes Premiered Mar 15, 1977 Updated Jul 20, 2026
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Episodes

S1·E2

Schussboomer

Mar 22, 1977

Matilda, Mary's very pregnant, unmarriage, friend stays in the Bradford house while she is between apartment, but her attidude toward marriage upsets Tom. She learns the joys of pa

S1·E3

Pieces of Eight

Mar 29, 1977

Tom's chance at managing the newpapers runs into trouble when the printers go on stike. The whole family pitches in to help earn extra money. Nancy is disappointed by a modelin

S1·E4

Women, Ducks and the Domino Theory

Apr 5, 1977

Topsy-turvy at the Bradfords when Tommy has his ""dream girl"" stand him up. Neither David nor Tom wants to go on their annual hunt. Nancy wants to be a cheerleader. Elizabet

S1·E5

Turnabout

Apr 12, 1977

David learns about his life at a party the family throws to celebrates doctor Maxwell's 25th anniversary, as his date and Maxwell don't get along. David helps an older woman stuc

S1·E6

Quarantine

Apr 19, 1977

Togetherness can be really funny when the whole Bradford household is quarantined, including Nancy's blind date,after Mary's boyfriend comes down with a mysterious ailment. Davi

S1·E7

V is for Vivian

Apr 26, 1977

Tony's sister shows up for a visit and turns the Bradford house upside-down when the encourages the kids to pursue their dreams and goals. David gets laid off and Vivian gets him

S1·E8

Hit and Run

May 3, 1977

Joannie has a fender-bender with a real developer who is upset with Bradford's column opposing his project. Meanwhile, Elizabeth goes from three prom dates to none when they all

S1·E9

The Gipper Caper

Aug 10, 1977

Tom is challenged to a family touch football game by his dentist. He learns that winning is not the only thing that counts. Elizabeth worries about Maria in Columbia.