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Eight Is Enough S3E23 — The Better Part of Valour

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Eight Is Enough•Season 3•Episode 23

The Better Part of Valour

6.8/10 · 45 votesMar 7, 1979

Ranked #24 of 28 in Season 3•−0.5 vs season avg

While substitute teaching at the high school, Abby refuses to pass the star basketball player, and troubles begin for Tommy. It's an awkward meeting when Tom meets Janet's parents. Tommy is pressured by the basketball player to get the

Directed byVincent McEveety

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Dick Van Patten

Dick Van Patten

Tom Bradford

Betty Buckley

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Abby Bradford

Grant Goodeve

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David Bradford

Willie Aames

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Tommy Bradford

Dianne Kay

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Nancy Bradford

Connie Needham

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Lani O'Grady

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Mary Bradford

Adam Rich

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Nicholas Bradford

Susan Richardson

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Laurie Walters

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Joannie Bradford

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Vincent McEveety

Vincent McEveety

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Better Part of Valour" is episode 23 of Eight Is Enough season 3. It scored 6.8/10 from 45 votes, ranking #24 of 28 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Vincent McEveety, it aired on March 7, 1979.

Next: E24 · Dads, Daughters, Different Drummers Best of Season 3