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Silver Spoons S1E5 — Takin' a Chance on Love
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Silver Spoons•Season 1•Episode 5

Takin' a Chance on Love

8.2/10 · 108 votesOct 23, 1982

Ranked #2 of 22 in Season 1•+0.4 vs season avg

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Ricky gets his first taste of puppy love when a new girl named Sally Frumble transfers to his school.

Directed byJack Shea
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Episode Summary

"Takin' a Chance on Love" is episode 5 of Silver Spoons season 1. It scored 8.2/10 from 108 votes, ranking #2 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Jack Shea, it aired on October 23, 1982.

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