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The Brady Bunch S1E20 — Brace Yourself
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The Brady Bunch•Season 1•Episode 20

Brace Yourself

7.2/10 · 262 votesFeb 13, 197025 min

Ranked #7 of 25 in Season 1•+0.1 vs season avg

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Marcia is distraught after getting braces and becomes convinced she's ugly. This compounds when her boyfriend Alan breaks their upcoming date, thinking it's due to her braces. Meanwhile, the Brady kids try their best to make Marcia not feel so self-conscious but with

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Mike Brady

Florence Henderson

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Ann B. Davis

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Eve Plumb

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Mike Lookinland

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Episode Summary

"Brace Yourself" is episode 20 of The Brady Bunch season 1. It scored 7.2/10 from 262 votes, ranking #7 of 25 episodes this season (season average 7.1). It aired on February 13, 1970.

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