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The Brady Bunch S3E9 — The Private Ear
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The Brady Bunch•Season 3•Episode 9

The Private Ear

7.2/10 · 211 votesNov 12, 197125 min

Ranked #15 of 23 in Season 3•−0.1 vs season avg

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Peter begins to secretly eavesdrop in on his siblings private conversations with the help of Mike's tape recorder. This cause sibling rivalry and discord between his brothers and sisters.

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Episode Summary

"The Private Ear" is episode 9 of The Brady Bunch season 3. It scored 7.2/10 from 211 votes, ranking #15 of 23 episodes this season (season average 7.3). It aired on November 12, 1971.

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