The Partridge Family: Season 4
Season 4 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 3.
- 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 4 Progress Shield
Hate Thy Neighbor
Sep 15, 1973 · 30 min
During a practice session, a young boy walks into the garage. He & his family just moved into the neighborhood. The mother does not like show business and calls the police every ti
None But the Onely
Sep 22, 1973 · 30 min
Keith wants to date the new girl in school, but she does not want to go with him because he has a love 'em and leave 'em reputation. He wants Laurie to convince Dina to go out with
Beethoven, Brahms and Partridge
Sep 29, 1973 · 30 min
Keith's newest girlfriend is a cellist in the school band. Rachel thinks Keith is wasting his talent on rock and roll songs, and convinces him to write a piece of classical music.
The Strike-Out King
Oct 6, 1973 · 30 min
Danny has started following Keith and Laurie around all the time. He even tries dressing and acting like Keith. Ruben suggests he try baseball so he can be around kids his own age.
Reuben Kincaid Lives
Oct 13, 1973 · 30 min
Shirley tells the children they have to start being nice to Reuben. But since he is not used to this new attitude, he thinks it is because they heard he is dying. The nicer they ar
Double Trouble
Oct 20, 1973 · 30 min
Keith does not have a date for a party after the popular girl at school declines his date request, citing another date, so Laurie sets him up with one of her friends. The next day
The Last of Howard
Oct 27, 1973 · 30 min
The Partridges are on a cruise ship. Laurie meets a handsome, charming man who seems to have an interest in her. He say he is a rich heir, but his actions are not of a rich man. Ke
The Diplomat
Nov 3, 1973 · 30 min
An ambassador who is visiting the town asks Shirley out on a first date. The date is a disaster starting with the ambassador being late and ending with constant business interrupti
Heartbreak Keith
Nov 10, 1973 · 30 min
At college, Keith enrolls in a sociology course. He is partnered with an older woman to work on a paper. He finds himself attracted to her despite the fact that she is not only old
A Day of Honesty
Nov 17, 1973 · 30 min
Danny goes to see a movie but sneaks in without paying. He is caught, and Shirley imposes a punishment on the whole family by having everyone be totally honest for 24-hours.
Al in the Family
Nov 24, 1973 · 30 min
While Ruben is out of town, his nephew takes over managing the Partridges. He is not cut out for the job.
Maid in San Pueblo
Dec 8, 1973 · 30 min
Shirley's mother (Amanda) and father (Walter) argue over Amanda wanting a job outside the house. She leaves home and goes to Shirley's home. Amanda gets a job with a service compan
Art for Mom's Sake
Jan 12, 1974 · 30 min
Shirley goes to an art school for classes. Her teacher raves about her work, but the family knows it is not good. It seems the teacher has a motive to praise the bad art work.
Two for the Show
Jan 19, 1974 · 30 min
Reuben manages a new twin singing act, but the boys have a crush on Laurie. They won't perform until they get a date from her.
Danny Drops Out
Jan 26, 1974 · 30 min
Danny seems to be getting into a lot of trouble at school, and now decided to drop out. Shirley and his teacher discuss how to prevent this. They decide to let him think he has dro
Queen for a Minute
Feb 2, 1974 · 30 min
Laurie's friend Frankie tries out for the school basketball team but is rejected because she is a girl. Laurie runs for homecoming queen so she can speak her mind on discrimination
Danny Converts
Feb 9, 1974 · 30 min
Danny has a new girlfriend at school. Renee is Jewish, so Danny pretends to be Jewish. Danny meets her father, who says he would like to meet Danny's family. Danny tries to hide hi
Miss Partridge, Teacher
Feb 23, 1974 · 30 min
Laurie excitedly tells her mother she has been selected to be a peer teacher at school. She is assigned seventh grade English, which just happens to be Danny's classroom. Things do
Keith and Lauriebelle
Mar 2, 1974 · 30 min
Laurie wants Danny to take over one of her babysitting jobs so she can go skiing. Danny refuses, but Keith agrees to do it - as long as Laurie poses as his girlfriend at a party to
Morning Becomes Electric
Mar 9, 1974 · 30 min
Danny has a promotional plan to show the Partridges conserves energy. The newspaper does an article to show their energy saving ways. It creates a buzz in town. But a wrong meter r
Pin It on Danny
Mar 16, 1974 · 30 min
It's Shirley's birthday and the family and Ruben gather to celebrate. Danny's gift is a beautiful broach. He does not tell Shirley he found it rather than buying it. Later, Danny f
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Mar 23, 1974
Shirley is surprised to learn that an old boyfriend is in town to make a speech. It turns out he is now a navy Captain and Keith and Danny are suspicious of his motives for their m