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Eight Is Enough S2E17 — Much Ado about Garbage

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Eight Is Enough•Season 2•Episode 17

Much Ado about Garbage

7.8/10 · 44 votesJan 18, 1978

Ranked #3 of 26 in Season 2•+0.4 vs season avg

With Abby's encouragement, Tom takes a leave of absence to pursue the dream of writing a book about his family. He can't get it published the norman way, but has a special issue done for each member of the family. David goes on

Written byPeter Lefcourt

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Cast10

Dick Van Patten

Dick Van Patten

Tom Bradford

Betty Buckley

Betty Buckley

Abby Bradford

Grant Goodeve

Grant Goodeve

David Bradford

Willie Aames

Willie Aames

Tommy Bradford

Dianne Kay

Dianne Kay

Nancy Bradford

Connie Needham

Connie Needham

Elizabeth Bradford

Lani O'Grady

Lani O'Grady

Mary Bradford

Adam Rich

Adam Rich

Nicholas Bradford

Susan Richardson

Susan Richardson

Susan Bradford

Laurie Walters

Laurie Walters

Joannie Bradford

Crew1

Peter Lefcourt

Peter Lefcourt

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Much Ado about Garbage" is episode 17 of Eight Is Enough season 2. It scored 7.8/10 from 44 votes, ranking #3 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Written by Peter Lefcourt, it aired on January 18, 1978.

Next: E18 · Dear Ms. Dinah Best of Season 2