Ranked #8 of 10 in Season 5•−0.2 vs season avg
William makes his peace with his parents but assures them that his interest in developing steam engines supersedes his desire to inherit the shipyard. James's failure to listen to William results in the engine blowing on the ship he is using to take Polish emigrants
Jessica Benton
Elizabeth Frazer
Peter Gilmore
James Onedin
Howard Lang
Captain Baines
Christopher Barry
Director
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"A Hard Life" is episode 7 of The Onedin Line season 5. It scored 8.0/10 from 16 votes, ranking #8 of 10 episodes this season (season average 8.2). Directed by Christopher Barry, it aired on August 7, 1977.