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The Partridge Family

  • TV-PG
  • 1970–1974
  • 4 seasons
  • Comedy, Family
  • 6.8

The Partridge Family is an American television sitcom series about a widowed mother and her five children who embark on a music career.

Episodes

25 episodes
  1. 1This 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 school bully and things really heat up when Laurie gives the tough a judo flip. Now Keith is challenged to a fight and must face up to the bully even if it means getting his face turned to hamburger.

  2. 2M 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, traffic tickets, and other annoyances.

  3. 3Princess 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. Keith & the princess manage to slip away from bodyguards.

  4. 4Each 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 tackle their own vices - Danny's food and Ruben's smoking.

  5. 5A 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 for Snake.

  6. 6You'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.

  7. 7The 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 with everything and arguing with each other.

  8. 8A 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 is jealous and work for his campaign to keep an eye on him.

  9. 9Swiss 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 mud slides, constant rain, and gloom.

  10. 10Ain't Loveth Grand?

    30 minNov 17, 1972

    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. Laurie starts to fall for him and Shirley is worried.

  11. 11Whatever Happened to Keith Partridge?

    30 minNov 24, 1972

    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 as he packs, he finds out he lost the part just that fast.

  12. 12Nag, 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 does not sleep.

  13. 13For 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 the market. Ruben accidentally signs a contract to sell.

  14. 14Aspirin 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.

  15. 15For 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 burglar breaks in, no one realizes it is a real break in.

  16. 16Trial of the Partridge One

    Jan 19, 1973

    Laurie must stand trial after being accused of a deed committed by a classmate.

  17. 17I Left My Heart in Cincinnati

    30 minJan 26, 1973

    While the Partridges perform several days at an amusement park, Keith meets the public relations host. Keith has a crush on her.

  18. 18The 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 cannot escape her.

  19. 19Bedknobs 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, there is a last minute change that is not so tasteful.

  20. 20Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex... But Couldn't Pronounce

    30 minFeb 23, 1973

    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 to find out why it seems like that.

  21. 21Forgive Us Our Debits

    30 minMar 2, 1973

    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 their new automated system misprinted it. So the man in charge rectifies it. When her new bill arrives it says she owes $2900. She then closes her account at the store. Later someone from the collection agency says she owes the department store $29000. Also everyone whom she's been doing business like the grocery store where she cashes checks and her plumber have been getting word that her ...

  22. 22The Partridge Connection

    30 minMar 9, 1973

    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 is guilt-ridden.

  23. 23The Selling of the Partridge

    30 minMar 16, 1973

    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 Keith announces he is running for president - against Phyllis.

  24. 24Diary of a Mad Millionaire

    30 minMar 23, 1973

    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 with them where he tries to keep a low profile.

  25. 25Me and My Shadow

    30 minMar 30, 1973

    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 hide, and he will find them all within 24 hours.

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Series cast

Shirley JonesShirley Renfrew Partridge96 episodes
David CassidyKeith Douglas Partridge96 episodes
Susan DeyLaurie Partridge96 episodes
Danny BonaduceDanny Patridge96 episodes
Suzanne CroughTracy Partridge96 episodes
Dave MaddenReuben Kincaid96 episodes
Brian ForsterChris Partridge71 episodes
Jeremy GelbwaksChris Partridge25 episodes
Rick SegallRicky10 episodes
Gordon JumpFather7 episodes
Gary DubinPunky Lazaar6 episodes
Bruce KimmelMarvin5 episodes
Rosemary DeCampGrandma Amanda Renfrew4 episodes
Elaine GiftosBonnie Kleinschmidt4 episodes
Yvonne WilderSheila4 episodes
Sari Price2nd Wife4 episodes
Mitzi HoagMiss Farrow4 episodes
Ethelreda LeopoldRestaurant Patron (uncredited)4 episodes

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