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Eight Is Enough S4E24 — A Matter of Mentors
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Eight Is Enough•Season 4•Episode 24

A Matter of Mentors

6.9/10 · 31 votesMar 26, 1980

Ranked #25 of 27 in Season 4•−0.6 vs season avg

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Joannie gets an important assignment at work but Jeffrey believes that the boss will be expecting a favor in return. Joannie blows her chance at a big story. An experienced reporter makes her his partner and the result is an important scoop.

Directed byVincent McEveety
Written byChris Manheim, Patricia Green
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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

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C

Chris Manheim

Writer

Vincent McEveety

Vincent McEveety

Director

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Patricia Green

Writer

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Episode Summary

"A Matter of Mentors" is episode 24 of Eight Is Enough season 4. It scored 6.9/10 from 31 votes, ranking #25 of 27 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Vincent McEveety and written by Chris Manheim, Patricia Green, it aired on March 26, 1980.

Next: E25 · Roll Over BradfordBest of Season 4