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The Best Episodes of 7th Heaven

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Reverend Eric Camden and his wife Annie have always had their hands full caring for seven children, not to mention the friends, sweethearts and spouses that continually come and go in the Camden household.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    7th Heaven Season 6 Episode 13 - Drunk
    8.2/10(97 votes)

    #1 - Drunk

    S6:E13

    Simon persuades his parents to let him go to a party after they meet his friend, a senior who promises to look out after him. When he comes back home completely drunk, he puts his siblings in a terrible position on what do. Matt gets letters from two medical schools but he is hesitant to open them and they eventually end up with Ruthie. When Mary and Lucy take the same classes at an area college, they decide to go to a bar with Lucy's friends.

    Director:Burt Brinckerhoff
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. 7th Heaven Season 6 Episode 19 - Letting Go
    8.1/10(91 votes)

    #2 - Letting Go

    S6:E19

    A startled Eric catches Mary and Lucy in the kitchen with Ben and Kevin in the middle of the night. The guys end up spending the night in the living room with Mary ad Lucy. Ben and Kevin's sister calls the house to inform Ben and Kevin that their mom is going out with a neighbor. Eric suspects that Ruthie knows a secret about Matt and Sarah and thinks they are married already. Meanwhile, an older couple seeks guidance from Eric when they can't seem to let go of their forty-four-year-old son, who has run away from home.

    Director:Joel J. Feigenbaum
    Writer:Brenda Hampton

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  3. 7th Heaven Season 1 Episode 21 - Dangerous Liaisons (1)
    8.0/10(126 votes)

    #3 - Dangerous Liaisons (1)

    S1:E21

    Annie is livid when her father brings along his girlfriend on a weeklong visit; Mary and Matt pursue new romantic interests; Lucy wants to find out if blondes really have more fun.

    Director:Harvey S. Laidman
    Writer:Brenda Hampton

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  4. 7th Heaven Season 2 Episode 9 - I Hate You
    8.0/10(145 votes)

    #4 - I Hate You

    S2:E9

    Against Eric's wishes, Simon asks Mrs. Kerjesz (guest-star real life survivor, Rita Zoharm) to tell her story about being in the Holocaust in his class presentation. To form a strong sisterly bond, Mary and Lucy decide to hate Matt's new girlfriend for no good reason and end up hurting her feelings and breaking up with Matt. Also, Annie suffers heartache when Ruthie tells her she ""hates"" her for making her clean the walls in her room after scribbling crayons on them.

    Director:Burt Brinckerhoff
    Writer:Brenda Hampton

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  5. 7th Heaven Season 6 Episode 22 - Holy War (2)
    8.0/10(90 votes)

    #5 - Holy War (2)

    S6:E22

    Matt and Sarah grieve over Eric's decision not to attend the nuptials following his argument with Rabbi Glass over Matt's conversion to Judaism. Hoping to patch things up between their fathers, Matt and Sarah seek their mothers' help in persuading them to put aside their differences before it's too late. Ben and Kevin come to Glenoak to meet up with Mary and Lucy so that they can resolve their problems. Robbie tries to figure out why Ruthie wants him to move out of the Camden household.

    Director:Tony Mordente
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. 7th Heaven Season 4 Episode 10 - Who Nose
    7.9/10(95 votes)

    #6 - Who Nose

    S4:E10

    In order to get extra credit, Simon volunteers to paint a holiday mural with a few good guys in his school. The other volunteers don't like Simon because they are inhaling paint fumes and are afraid he will report them. When one of the boys winds up in the hospital, Simon is accused of providing the paint. After he confronts the boy, the boy decides to confess everything to his parents. Meanwhile, Mary is suddenly thrilled about her community service after she meets the man of her dreams: Robbie Palmer. Eric and Annie are hesitant to allow Mary to pursue a relationship because of her punishment, but do allow Robbie to call her. Matt is up in arms when he learns that Shana is transferring to NYU and that his father provided a reference without his knowledge, and Ruthie wins first prize in her art-school project: a sculpture of the Camden family noses.

    Director:Harvey S. Laidman
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. 7th Heaven Season 11 Episode 7 - You Take The High Road
    7.9/10(73 votes)

    #7 - You Take The High Road

    S11:E7

    Ruthie is nervous when she finds out that Eric and Annie are heading to Scotland. She reveals a very unattractive side of herself when she openly admits that she's not about to sacrifice her own freedom and happiness to come home and be with her sick father. Kevin has a difficult time helping Lucy come to grips with Eric's illness; Sandy accepts Martin's marriage proposal just to get rid of her clingy boyfriend; and Kevin finds out a secret about Jane.

    Director:Joel J. Feigenbaum
    Writer:Jeffrey Rodgers

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  8. 7th Heaven Season 1 Episode 19 - It's About George
    7.8/10(124 votes)

    #8 - It's About George

    S1:E19

    Eric has to tell his parents that George may have to be given over to his birth father, who has resurfaced; Eric's alcoholic sister is released from rehab.

    Director:Harry Harris
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. 7th Heaven Season 2 Episode 3 - I Love You
    7.7/10(110 votes)

    #9 - I Love You

    S2:E3

    Mary tries to make Wilson say that he ""loves"" her, but Wilson thinks it's a big commitment and that they haven't known each other long enough to say those words to each other. Meanwhile, Simon and Ruthie are reading Matt's love letters to Heather and get caught. Matt tricks them by addressing one of the letters to ""Mrs. Matt Camden."" By this, Eric accidently finds the letter leading to think Matt and Heather got married over the summer, which worries himself, Annie and Heather's mom, Mrs. Cain. Lastly, Eric helps Lucy's friend, Laurie get closer to her mother.

    Director:Gabrielle Beaumont
    Writer:Brenda Hampton

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  10. 7th Heaven Season 2 Episode 17 - Nothing Endures But Change
    7.7/10(140 votes)

    #10 - Nothing Endures But Change

    S2:E17

    Lucy gets an invitation to have pizza with two rebellious friends, then blames herself for the tragic car accident that claims her friend's life, and her sister in the hospital. After Lucy's friend is killed, the family rallies around her, noticing her unusually distant behavior. In addition, Mary does a favor for her ex-boyfriend Wilson and baby-sits his son Billy so he can go to his prom. Also, Simon gets his own room while Matt moves into the attic.

    Director:Stephen Collins
    Writer:Heather Conkie

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  11. 7th Heaven Season 4 Episode 21 - Love Stinks (1)
    7.7/10(83 votes)

    #11 - Love Stinks (1)

    S4:E21

    Eric and Annie must deal with the emotional fallout as they learn about their kids tumultuous love lives. Mary upsets her parents by announcing that not only has she decided to skip college in the fall, but she is getting back together with Robbie. Matt is forced to choose between his girlfriend Shana (who has moved back to Glenoak for the summer) or his ex-flame Heather, who confesses that she still loves him. Lucy dates Robbie's cute brother Ronald, disappointing Andrew Nayloss who still harbors feelings for her. Also, Simon gets dumped by Deena and Ruthie takes advantage of her new boyfriend.

    Director:Burt Brinckerhoff
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. 7th Heaven Season 1 Episode 13 - America's Most Wanted
    7.6/10(125 votes)

    #12 - America's Most Wanted

    S1:E13

    The kids receive some lessons about stealing: Matt and Mary carry on a high-school tradition by lifting a glass from a local diner and Lucy borrows liberally from a term paper Mary lent her.

    Director:Mark Jean
    Writer:Brenda Hampton

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  13. 7th Heaven Season 2 Episode 1 - Don't Take My Love Away
    7.6/10(112 votes)

    #13 - Don't Take My Love Away

    S2:E1

    Eric and Annie decide to renew their vows; a widow seeks Eric's help to confront the juvenile who murdered her husband; Mary is reluctant to put down her crutches.

    Director:Burt Brinckerhoff
    Writer:Brenda Hampton

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  14. 7th Heaven Season 5 Episode 12 - One Hundred
    7.6/10(97 votes)

    #14 - One Hundred

    S5:E12

    As Annie plans a mysterious day of cleaning as Eric discovers the shocking news that Mary ran away from ""The Colonel""'s to come back home because of a devious scheme she had with Robbie and freaks out. Eric is convinced that more trouble is brewing and goes to insane lengths to find answers. In reality, Mary is heading home for a huge surprise birthday party for Eric, attended by all the people whose lives he's changed for the better in the past few years. Chores at home are interrupted, however, when Ruthie discovers Frankie and Johnny's baby, Mercy at the Camden front doorstep. Meanwhile, Lucy stays with her friend Mike's (guest-star Jeremy Lelliot) near catatonic mother for the day, and drops a proverbial bomb on Lucy. Also, Matt and Simon try to figure out why they delivered Mrs. Bink (guest-star Eileen Brennan) to the hospital.

    Director:David J. Plenn
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. 7th Heaven Season 6 Episode 5 - Relationships
    7.6/10(82 votes)

    #15 - Relationships

    S6:E5

    As Annie begins teaching, she inadvertently gives a student some bad advice. At the same time, Eric and Annie painfully discover how much their constant arguing is affecting the family. Lucy and Robbie finally face up to their feelings after she intentionally sabotages one of his dates out of jealousy. Cheryl goes to Eric for some guidance in her relationship with Matt, but she misinterprets the reverend's input in the matter. Simon is attracted to a girl who is dating one of his friends. Mary is left to mull over Wilson's marriage proposal and it's even more confusing when she has a romantic encounter with a fellow firefighter trainee who shows an interest in her.

    Director:Burt Brinckerhoff
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. 7th Heaven Season 1 Episode 20 - Say Goodbye
    7.5/10(121 votes)

    #16 - Say Goodbye

    S1:E20

    Annie's "boy-crazy" best friend from school, Rachel, is in town, but the boy she has her eye on is Matt; Lucy may have to say goodbye to her friend Suzanne.

    Director:Gabrielle Beaumont
    Writer:Brenda Hampton

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  17. 7th Heaven Season 1 Episode 22 - Dangerous Liaisons (2)
    7.5/10(130 votes)

    #17 - Dangerous Liaisons (2)

    S1:E22

    Mary undergoes knee surgery, while Matt learns that Michael Towner was the hit-and-run driver; Wilson reveals the truth about Billy to Eric.

    Director:Harvey S. Laidman
    Writer:Brenda Hampton

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  18. 7th Heaven Season 2 Episode 5 - Says Who?
    7.5/10(109 votes)

    #18 - Says Who?

    S2:E5

    One of the members of Eric's congregation, Mrs. Bink persuades him to investigate the real reason of why her best friend Mrs. Hinkle is moving into a retirement home. Meanwhile, Simon and Ruthie are performing an experiment and are trying to convince Matt that Simon is shrinking, but the tables suddenly turn for Simon. Also, Lucy tries to get to the bottom of one of her classmates, Shelby as she is rumored all over school of being bulimic.

    Director:Harvey S. Laidman
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. 7th Heaven Season 2 Episode 12 - Rush to Judgment
    7.5/10(103 votes)

    #19 - Rush to Judgment

    S2:E12

    Eric and Annie try not suspecting the worst when they discover money missing from the church treasury and all the evidence points to Lou, the church treasurer. Later, they all find out it is for his disabled son who was kicked out of his home and needs to find a new one. Believing that Coach Koper has more than basketball on his mind where Mary's concerned, Matt and Lucy risk alienating their sister to discover the truth. Also, Simon lets the game of golf overwhelm his life and ends up breaking a lot of things.

    Director:Neema Barnette
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. 7th Heaven Season 3 Episode 1 - It Takes Two, Baby
    7.5/10(103 votes)

    #20 - It Takes Two, Baby

    S3:E1

    In the third season-opener, Annie is feeling a little depressed since she's 3 months pregnant. Ruthie is pretending to feel a little pregnant herself. Lucy is following the dating advices from 'The Rules' book she has. Matt moves in an apartment with three attractive girls. Eric is looking for the perfect 20th anniversary plan for Annie. Mary gets a lot of attention from guys, which makes Lucy jealous. Although, one of Mary's 'guy' friends asks Lucy out. Matt finally comes back home because of girl problems he was having with his new roommates. Simon's girlfriend is acting a little weird. Eric and Annie tell the kids they're having TWINS!

    Director:Burt Brinckerhoff
    Writer:Brenda Hampton

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  21. 7th Heaven Season 6 Episode 10 - Consideration
    7.5/10(87 votes)

    #21 - Consideration

    S6:E10

    Annie's father Charles shows up at the Camden household for a weekend visit as Ginger supposedly needs to get away for a bit. But Eric forgot to tell his wife about it and nearly everyone in the Camden household is too busy to spend time with the elderly man. So Grandpa Charles takes Simon to get his learner's permit for driving and they end up being the center of a televised police-pursuit. Eric lies to Annie about his plans for the day, which include a trip to Glenoak Hospital.

    Director:Tony Mordente
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. 7th Heaven Season 11 Episode 1 - Turn, Turn, Turn
    7.5/10(114 votes)

    #22 - Turn, Turn, Turn

    S11:E1

    Strenuous events impact all the Camdens as Kevin and Lucy cope with an unexpected tragedy in their young lives. Matters worsen when Lucy convinces her father to let her deliver next Sunday's sermon while she is still in an emotionally unstable condition. Martin frustrates Sandy by suggesting that they get married and build a family for their infant son, then becomes angry when he realizes why Sandy is really holding back. Ruthie is studying in Scotland for the time being, and Annie can't shake the feeling that something is terribly wrong with Eric.

    Director:Joel J. Feigenbaum
    Writer:Caroline Kepnes

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  23. 7th Heaven Season 11 Episode 8 - And I'll Take the Low Road
    7.5/10(72 votes)

    #23 - And I'll Take the Low Road

    S11:E8

    Ruthie is informed of her father's health prognosis when her parents show up in Scotland, but she shocks them by reacting with very little sympathy or understanding. Sandy calls off her marriage plans with Martin after his best friend questions why they are in such a rush. Back at home, Lucy steps up as a much-needed source of stability for her younger siblings, as well as T-Bone, who needs help making a dramatic decision.

    Director:Joel J. Feigenbaum
    Writer:Brenda Hampton

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  24. 7th Heaven Season 11 Episode 13 - Script Number Two Hundred Thirty-Four
    7.5/10(68 votes)

    #24 - Script Number Two Hundred Thirty-Four

    S11:E13

    Eric and Lucy tell everyone that they're going out of town on "offical church business," which isn't exactly true, while Annie and Kevin seek the truth about their spouses' little white lies. Meanwhile, Sandy takes over Lucy's teen class for the day, and Ruthie will do anything to prove that she is not a little girl anymore.

    Director:Joel J. Feigenbaum
    Writer:Caroline Kepnes

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  25. 7th Heaven Season 11 Episode 14 - Deacon Blues
    7.5/10(72 votes)

    #25 - Deacon Blues

    S11:E14

    Ruthie insists that T-Bone get his driver's license so they can go away for privacy; unfortunately, T-Bone makes the mistake of asking Kevin to help him get ready for the test. Lou informs a stunned Eric that the church deacons feel he and Lucy are no longer appealing to the younger church members, so it is suggested that Sandy deliver the next sermon. Mac gets a job at the movie theater so he can afford an apartment with Jane and Margaret.

    Director:Michael Preece
    Writer:Jeffrey Rodgers

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Best Episodes Summary

"Drunk" is the best rated episode of "7th Heaven". It scored 8.2/10 based on 97 votes. Directed by Burt Brinckerhoff and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/4/2002. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Letting Go".