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The Partridge Family S1E16 — Old Scrapmouth
7.5
The Partridge Family•Season 1•Episode 16

Old Scrapmouth

7.5/10 · 132 votesJan 8, 197124 min

Ranked #9 of 25 in Season 1•+0.1 vs season avg

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Laurie gets braces right before a television show comes to film the band. As if that isn't bad enough, when they begin to play, her braces pick up radio signals and all she can hear is The Rolling Stones!

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Shirley Jones

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Shirley Renfrew Partridge

David Cassidy

David Cassidy

Keith Douglas Partridge

Susan Dey

Susan Dey

Laurie Partridge

Danny Bonaduce

Danny Bonaduce

Danny Patridge

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Jeremy Gelbwaks

Chris Partridge

Suzanne Crough

Suzanne Crough

Tracy Partridge

Dave Madden

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Reuben Kincaid

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Episode Summary

"Old Scrapmouth" is episode 16 of The Partridge Family season 1. It scored 7.5/10 from 132 votes, ranking #9 of 25 episodes this season (season average 7.4). It aired on January 8, 1971.

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