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Eight Is Enough S5E11 — Second Thoughts
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Eight Is Enough•Season 5•Episode 11

Second Thoughts

6.8/10 · 31 votesJan 21, 1981

Ranked #12 of 22 in Season 5•matches the season avg

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Joannie is tired of not getting any serious assignments at work and Abby encourages her to take a leave of absence to evaluate her career, and falls for a co-worker. Nancy finds out fame has a price when she becomes the ""Sunshine

Directed byHarry Harris
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Dick Van Patten

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Betty Buckley

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Grant Goodeve

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Episode Summary

"Second Thoughts" is episode 11 of Eight Is Enough season 5. It scored 6.8/10 from 31 votes, ranking #12 of 22 episodes this season (season average 6.8). Directed by Harry Harris, it aired on January 21, 1981.

Next: E12 · David's RibBest of Season 5