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The Brady Bunch S1E19 — The Big Sprain
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The Brady Bunch•Season 1•Episode 19

The Big Sprain

7.2/10 · 229 votesFeb 6, 197025 min

Ranked #6 of 25 in Season 1•+0.1 vs season avg

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Carol is out of town visiting her sick Aunt Mary and Alice is all prepared to take care of the Brady home. However, she sprains her ankle, after tripping on Chinese checkers, putting Mike and the kids in charge of the household duties.

Written byTam Spiva
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Robert Reed

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Mike Brady

Florence Henderson

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Carol Brady

Ann B. Davis

Ann B. Davis

Alice Nelson

Maureen McCormick

Maureen McCormick

Marcia Brady

Eve Plumb

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Jan Brady

Susan Olsen

Susan Olsen

Cindy Brady

Barry Williams

Barry Williams

Greg Brady

Christopher Knight

Christopher Knight

Peter Brady

Mike Lookinland

Mike Lookinland

Bobby Brady

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Tam Spiva

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Episode Summary

"The Big Sprain" is episode 19 of The Brady Bunch season 1. It scored 7.2/10 from 229 votes, ranking #6 of 25 episodes this season (season average 7.1). Written by Tam Spiva, it aired on February 6, 1970.

Next: E20 · Brace YourselfBest of Season 1