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The Best Episodes of Eight Is Enough Season 1

Every episode of Eight Is Enough Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Eight Is Enough Season 1!

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Eight Is Enough is an American television comedy-drama series that ran on ABC from March 15, 1977, until August 29, 1981. The show was modeled after syndicated newspaper columnist Thomas Braden, a real-life parent with

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Eight Is Enough Season 1 Episode 1 - Never Try Eating Nectarines Since Juice May Dispense
    7.9/10(118 votes)

    #1 - Never Try Eating Nectarines Since Juice May Dispense

    S1:E1

    ""Never try eating nectarines since juice may dispense."" That's how Tom and Joan Bradford remember the names of their childrens: Nicholas, Tommy, Elizabeth, Nancy, Susan, Joannie, Mary, and David.Tired of fighting with his father,David move out of the Bradford house and the youngest Bradford children fight over his bedroom, prompting Tom to learn the importance of having a family relationship.Elizabeth is arrested for possession of narcotics and Tom and Joan have to find 1,500 to pay a lawyer. Nicholas had his tonsils removed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Eight Is Enough Season 1 Episode 2 - Schussboomer
    7.8/10(75 votes)

    #2 - Schussboomer

    S1:E2

    Matilda, Mary's very pregnant, unmarriage, friend stays in the Bradford house while she is between apartment, but her attidude toward marriage upsets Tom. She learns the joys of parenthood and paternal Tom helps deliver her baby. Tom is upset that Susan wants to spend the weekend with her bofriend at Square Valley.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Eight Is Enough Season 1 Episode 3 - Pieces of Eight
    7.4/10(60 votes)

    #3 - Pieces of Eight

    S1:E3

    Tom's chance at managing the newpapers runs into trouble when the printers go on stike. The whole family pitches in to help earn extra money. Nancy is disappointed by a modeling agent but Joan geta a job as a photographer to earn money during the strike. Tom and Joan argue about her continuing to work after the strike is settled.

    Director:Reza Badiyi
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Eight Is Enough Season 1 Episode 4 - Women, Ducks and the Domino Theory
    7.9/10(60 votes)

    #4 - Women, Ducks and the Domino Theory

    S1:E4

    Topsy-turvy at the Bradfords when Tommy has his ""dream girl"" stand him up. Neither David nor Tom wants to go on their annual hunt. Nancy wants to be a cheerleader. Elizabeth gets grounded over curfew.

    Director:Vincent McEveety
    Writer:Peter Lefcourt

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  5. Eight Is Enough Season 1 Episode 5 - Turnabout
    7.9/10(63 votes)

    #5 - Turnabout

    S1:E5

    David learns about his life at a party the family throws to celebrates doctor Maxwell's 25th anniversary, as his date and Maxwell don't get along. David helps an older woman stuck in a traffic jam, but his dates seems to cause more trouble with his family than he bargained for.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Eight Is Enough Season 1 Episode 6 - Quarantine
    7.8/10(65 votes)

    #6 - Quarantine

    S1:E6

    Togetherness can be really funny when the whole Bradford household is quarantined, including Nancy's blind date,after Mary's boyfriend comes down with a mysterious ailment. David has to run errands for his quaranteened family. Nicolas hides some toys he brought into the house without buying them. Cabin fever eventually drives the family crazy.

    Director:Harry Harris
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Eight Is Enough Season 1 Episode 7 - V is for Vivian
    7.7/10(56 votes)

    #7 - V is for Vivian

    S1:E7

    Tony's sister shows up for a visit and turns the Bradford house upside-down when the encourages the kids to pursue their dreams and goals. David gets laid off and Vivian gets him a job as an architect. Mary gets ""C' in Introductory Philosophy. Joanie considers traveling in an acting company if she gets accepted by the director.

    Director:Harry Harris
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Eight Is Enough Season 1 Episode 8 - Hit and Run
    7.6/10(53 votes)

    #8 - Hit and Run

    S1:E8

    Joannie has a fender-bender with a real developer who is upset with Bradford's column opposing his project. Meanwhile, Elizabeth goes from three prom dates to none when they all show up at the same time. Tommy breaks the window of a local church house.

    Director:Ralph Senensky
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Eight Is Enough Season 1 Episode 9 - The Gipper Caper
    7.8/10(51 votes)

    #9 - The Gipper Caper

    S1:E9

    Tom is challenged to a family touch football game by his dentist. He learns that winning is not the only thing that counts. Elizabeth worries about Maria in Columbia.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Never Try Eating Nectarines Since Juice May Dispense" is the best rated episode of "Eight Is Enough" season 1. It scored 7.9/10 based on 118 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/15/1977. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Schussboomer".