The Partridge Family: Season 3
Season 3 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of The Partridge Family Season 2.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 3 Progress Shield
This Male Chauvinist Piggy Went to Market
Sep 15, 1972
Its role reversal time in the Partridge household as Keith takes home economics and Laurie takes auto shop. Keith struggles with cooking make him the target of barbs from the schoo
M is for the Many Things
Sep 22, 1972
Shirley is awarded Mother of the Year by a magazine. The family travel by bus to Sacramento to accept the award. Taking the back road leads them to wrong turns, lost wallet, traffi
Princess and the Partridge
Sep 29, 1972
A princess flies into town with the express purpose of having a date with Keith. They find it difficult to act natural around each other until the princess tells all to relax. Keit
Each Dawn I Diet
Oct 6, 1972
Danny wants to lose weight to impress a girl. Shirley puts him on a diet. After a week, he weighs more because of cheating. Ruben teases him about no will power so they decide to t
A Penny for His Thoughts
Oct 13, 1972
Snake, a motorcyclist friend of the Partridges, visits and wants help with the woman he loves. Snake proposed marriage, but he was turned down. Shirley and the family play cupid fo
You're Only Young Twice
Oct 20, 1972
Danny is tired of being a young child. He wants to be included in the grown-up decisions and events. His efforts to show he is mature only annoys his family.
The Modfather
Oct 27, 1972
Shirley's parents visit, and they try to find a hidden meaning from every sound and sentence when these are simple every day things. Soon, the Partridge family is finding faults wi
A Likely Candidate
Nov 3, 1972
A politician running for office asks the Partridge family to perform at one of his rallies. Shirley goes out with him to discuss political views and they form a close bond. Keith i
Swiss Family Partridge
Nov 10, 1972
he Partridge Family perform at a ski resort. After their two week tour, they head for a vacation at a secluded rustic cabin in the mountains. Their days of relaxation turns into mu
Ain't Loveth Grand?
Nov 17, 1972 · 30 min
Greg, a former childhood friend of Laurie's, returns to town and reconnects. Turns out he is now a minister. They go out together and have a great time catching up on their lives.
Whatever Happened to Keith Partridge?
Nov 24, 1972 · 30 min
A talent agent sees Keith and offers him a screen test for a Hollywood movie. He practices his scene and drives to the studio with the whole family. Keith is offered the part, and
Nag, Nag, Nag
Dec 8, 1972
Danny wins a horse and he wants to keep him at home. Shirley explains how impractical it is and Danny keeps arguing why it is a winning proposition. The horse has a problem - it do
For Sale by Owner
Dec 29, 1972
The Partridges start looking at new homes, but first have to sell their current home. Shirley keeps making it difficult for prospective buyers to buy the house so they take it off
Aspirin at 7, Dinner at 8
Jan 5, 1973
After a date, Shirley tries to discourage her recently re-acquainted former pediatrician from pursuing a relationship with her.
For Whom the Bell Tolls... and Tolls... and Tolls
Jan 12, 1973
Ruben has a burglar alarm installed in the Partridge home for their security. They keep setting off the alarm accidentally so much that everyone starts to ignore it. When a real bu
Trial of the Partridge One
Jan 19, 1973
Laurie must stand trial after being accused of a deed committed by a classmate.
I Left My Heart in Cincinnati
Jan 26, 1973 · 30 min
While the Partridges perform several days at an amusement park, Keith meets the public relations host. Keith has a crush on her.
The Eleven-Year Itch
Feb 2, 1973
Shirley's recent boyfriend, the politician, comes to town. He brings his daughter along. While Shirley and Dick enjoy being together, his daughter has a crush on Danny and he canno
Bedknobs and Drumsticks
Feb 9, 1973
A chicken fast food place wants the Partridges to appear in his commercials. Ruben signs the contract. The family agree because the commercial is supposed to be tasteful. However,
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex... But Couldn't Pronounce
Feb 23, 1973 · 30 min
School finals are approaching and Keith has a problem in one course. America's heartthrob is failing Sex Education. The teacher seems to be picking on Keith and it takes some work
Forgive Us Our Debits
Mar 2, 1973 · 30 min
Shirley buys a $29 cuckoo clock from the local department store and charges it. When the bill arrives she's being charged $290. She goes to the department store and learns that the
The Partridge Connection
Mar 9, 1973 · 30 min
The Partridges are to be presented an award for the Citizenship Award. Meanwhile, one of Danny's friends goads him on to shoplift something from a store. Danny steals, but then he
The Selling of the Partridge
Mar 16, 1973 · 30 min
Laurie comes home from school excited because her friend Phyllis asked her to be a campaign manager for student body president. The excitement changes to a constant battle when Kei
Diary of a Mad Millionaire
Mar 23, 1973 · 30 min
A reclusive millionaire who's a fan of the Partridges pays them to perform for him at his home. And he follows them around buying out every show. Eventually they invite him to stay
Me and My Shadow
Mar 30, 1973 · 30 min
The Partridges attend a lecture given by a mystery writer. The Partridges & author get into a discussion as to whether his stories are realistic. He makes them an offer - they can