Eight Is Enough 1977
What is Eight Is Enough?
Eight Is Enough is an American television comedy-drama series that aired on the ABC network. The program premiered on March 15, 1977, and concluded its run on August 29, 1981.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1977
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 112
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Mar 15, 1977
- Last aired
- May 23, 1981
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- ABC
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
- Updated
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Eight Is Enough is an American television comedy-drama series that aired on the ABC network. The program premiered on March 15, 1977, and concluded its run on August 29, 1981. The show was developed based on the experiences of Thomas Braden, a syndicated newspaper columnist who was a real-life parent to eight children. Braden authored a book of the same name, which served as the inspiration for the television series. As a comedy-drama, the production focused on the domestic life and dynamics associated with a large family. The series is cataloged as a television program within the database of The Movie Database, which classifies the show under the genres of drama and comedy. By adapting the source material from Braden, the show brought the narrative of his household to a wider television audience throughout its four-year tenure on the air. The series remains a notable example of family-oriented television programming from the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Should you watch it?
“A large family navigates life's challenges with humor and heart.”
- Warm portrayal of family dynamics
- Balances comedy and drama effectively
- Relatable parenting themes
- Dated cultural references
- Predictable storylines
You enjoy classic family-centered television with gentle humor.
Suitable for general audiences with mild thematic content.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 9 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Never Try Eating Nectarines Since Juice May Dispense Mar 15, 1977
- E2 Schussboomer Mar 22, 1977
- E3 Pieces of Eight Mar 29, 1977
- E4 Women, Ducks and the Domino Theory Apr 5, 1977
- E5 Turnabout Apr 12, 1977
- E6 Quarantine Apr 19, 1977
- E7 V is for Vivian Apr 26, 1977
- E8 Hit and Run May 3, 1977
- E9 The Gipper Caper Aug 10, 1977
Season 2 · 26 episodes
- E1 Is There a Doctor in the House? Sep 14, 1977
- E2 Trial Marriage Sep 21, 1977
- E3 Triangles Sep 28, 1977
- E4 Double Trouble Oct 5, 1977
- E5 Mortgage Burnin' Blues Oct 19, 1977
- E6 Dark Horse Oct 26, 1977
- E7 The Bard and the Bod Nov 2, 1977
- E8 Children of the Groom (1) Nov 9, 1977
- E9 Children of the Groom (2) Nov 9, 1977
- E10 I Quit Nov 16, 1977
- E11 All's Fair in Love and War Nov 23, 1977
- E12 The Return of Auntie V Nov 30, 1977
- E13 Yes Nicholas, there is a Santa Claus (1) Dec 14, 1977
- E14 Yes Nicholas, there is a Santa Claus (2) Dec 14, 1977
- E15 A Hair of the Dog Jan 4, 1978
- E16 Author, Author! Jan 11, 1978
- E17 Much Ado about Garbage Jan 18, 1978
- E18 Dear Ms. Dinah Jan 25, 1978
- E19 Hard Hats and Hard Heads Feb 1, 1978
- E20 Seven Days in February Feb 8, 1978
- E21 The Boyfriend Feb 15, 1978
- E22 Great Expectations Feb 22, 1978
- E23 Long Night's Journey into Day Mar 1, 1978
- E24 The Lost Weekend Apr 28, 1978
- E25 Poor Little Rich Girl May 3, 1978
- E26 Who's on First? May 10, 1978
Season 3 · 28 episodes
- E1 Who's Crazy Here? Sep 6, 1978
- E2 Nine Is Too Much Sep 13, 1978
- E3 Here We Go Again Sep 20, 1978
- E4 Cinderella's Understudy Sep 27, 1978
- E5 Milk and Sympathy Oct 11, 1978
- E6 The Flunked and the Funked Oct 18, 1978
- E7 Cops and Toddlers Oct 25, 1978
- E8 The Hipbone's Connected to the Thighbone Nov 1, 1978
- E9 Fast and Loose Nov 8, 1978
- E10 War Between the Bradfords Nov 15, 1978
- E11 All The Vice President's Men Nov 22, 1978
- E12 You Won't Have Nicholas to Kick Around Anymore (1) Nov 29, 1978
- E13 You Won't Have Nicholas to Kick Around Anymore (2) Nov 29, 1978
- E14 Alone At Last Dec 6, 1978
- E15 The Yearning Point Jan 10, 1979
- E16 Moving Out Jan 3, 1979
- E17 Mother's Rule Jan 10, 1979
- E18 Inlaws and Outlaws Jan 24, 1979
- E19 Horror Story Jan 31, 1979
- E20 Just the Ten of Us Feb 14, 1979
- E21 Best of Friends Feb 21, 1979
- E22 The Kid Who Came to Dinner Feb 28, 1979
- E23 The Better Part of Valour Mar 7, 1979
- E24 Dads, Daughters, Different Drummers Mar 14, 1979
- E25 The Final Days May 2, 1979
- E26 Marriage and Other Flights of Fancy (1) May 9, 1979
- E27 Marriage and Other Flights of Fancy (2) May 9, 1979
- E28 The Graduates May 23, 1979
Season 4 · 27 episodes
- E1 Merle the Pearl Sep 5, 1979
- E2 The Cupid Crisis Sep 12, 1979
- E3 I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do Sep 19, 1979
- E4 Ten Ships in the Night Sep 26, 1979
- E5 The Night They Raided Bradfords Oct 3, 1979
- E6 The Devil and Mr. Bradford Oct 24, 1979
- E7 Big Shoes, Little Feet Oct 31, 1979
- E8 Fathers and Other Strangers (1) Nov 7, 1979
- E9 Fathers and Other Strangers (2) Nov 7, 1979
- E10 Letter to One Bradford Nov 14, 1979
- E11 Separate Ways Nov 21, 1979
- E12 Arrivals Nov 28, 1979
- E13 Brotherhood, Sisterhood Dec 5, 1979
- E14 Mary, He's Married Dec 12, 1979
- E15 My Son, the Prom Queen Jan 9, 1980
- E16 The Courage To Be Jan 16, 1980
- E17 Semi-Centennial Bradford Jan 23, 1980
- E18 The Commitment Jan 30, 1980
- E19 Seven More Days in February Feb 6, 1980
- E20 The Return of Joe Simons Feb 13, 1980
- E21 Bradford vs. Bradford Feb 27, 1980
- E22 Memories Mar 5, 1980
- E23 Official Positions Mar 19, 1980
- E24 A Matter of Mentors Mar 26, 1980
- E25 Roll Over Bradford Apr 2, 1980
- E26 A Little Triangle Apr 9, 1980
- E27 (Finally) Grad Night Apr 30, 1980
Season 5 · 22 episodes
- E1 And Baby Makes Nine (1) Oct 29, 1980
- E2 And Baby Makes Nine (2) Oct 29, 1980
- E3 Jeremy Nov 5, 1980
- E4 Welcome to Memorial Dr. Bradford Nov 12, 1980
- E5 Generations Nov 19, 1980
- E6 Holly Nov 26, 1980
- E7 Maltese Airline Bag Dec 10, 1980
- E8 Strike Dec 17, 1980
- E9 Bradfordgate Jan 7, 1981
- E10 Darlene Dilemma Jan 14, 1981
- E11 Second Thoughts Jan 21, 1981
- E12 David's Rib Jan 28, 1981
- E13 Vows Feb 18, 1981
- E14 The Way We Were Mar 4, 1981
- E15 If The Glass Slipper Fits Mar 11, 1981
- E16 The Best Little Telethon in Sacramento Mar 28, 1981
- E17 Yet Another Seven Days in February Apr 4, 1981
- E18 Idolbreaker (1) Apr 11, 1981
- E19 Idolbreaker (2) Apr 18, 1981
- E20 Starting Over May 9, 1981
- E21 Goals May 16, 1981
- E22 Father Knows Best May 23, 1981
Frequently asked questions
Is this based on a true story?
Yes, it's based on the real-life experiences of newspaper columnist Thomas Braden.
How many seasons are there?
The show ran for multiple seasons during its original broadcast period.
What genre is this show?
It's a comedy-drama series focused on family life.
Who created the show?
The series was developed for television based on Thomas Braden's book.
Where can I watch this?
It originally aired on ABC and may be available through classic TV services.