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Eight Is Enough S5E18 — Idolbreaker (1)

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Eight Is Enough•Season 5•Episode 18

Idolbreaker (1)

6.5/10 · 38 votesApr 11, 1981

Ranked #17 of 22 in Season 5•−0.3 vs season avg

Just as Tommy's career is about to take off, his old girlfriend returns to tell Tommy she is pregnant after it is announced that his band has been booked for a national tour. Nicholas wins a girl's heart by standing up to

Previous episodeE17 · Yet Another Seven Days in February Next episodeE19 · Idolbreaker (2)

Seasons5

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

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Episode Summary

"Idolbreaker (1)" is episode 18 of Eight Is Enough season 5. It scored 6.5/10 from 38 votes, ranking #17 of 22 episodes this season (season average 6.8). It aired on April 11, 1981.

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