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7th Heaven S1E5 — The Color of God
6.9
7th Heaven•Season 1•Episode 5

The Color of God

6.9/10 · 164 votesOct 14, 199644 min

Ranked #14 of 22 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

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The Camden kids learn hard lessons about race when Eric invites a black family to stay at the house after their church is destroyed in a racially motivated arson.

Directed byBurt Brinckerhoff
Written byBrenda Hampton
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Stephen Collins

Stephen Collins

Eric Camden

Catherine Hicks

Catherine Hicks

Annie Camden

Barry Watson

Barry Watson

Matt Camden

David Gallagher

David Gallagher

Simon Camden

Jessica Biel

Jessica Biel

Mary Camden

Beverley Mitchell

Beverley Mitchell

Lucy Camden

Mackenzie Rosman

Mackenzie Rosman

Ruthie Camden

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Burt Brinckerhoff

Burt Brinckerhoff

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Brenda Hampton

Brenda Hampton

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Episode Summary

"The Color of God" is episode 5 of 7th Heaven season 1. It scored 6.9/10 from 164 votes, ranking #14 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.0). Directed by Burt Brinckerhoff and written by Brenda Hampton, it aired on October 14, 1996.

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