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The Partridge Family S1E17 — Why Did the Music Stop?
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The Partridge Family•Season 1•Episode 17

Why Did the Music Stop?

7.3/10 · 102 votesJan 15, 197124 min

Ranked #20 of 25 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

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Shirley has doubts about what being on the road is doing to the Partridges' lives so she suggests they take a break and start living like a normal family again. But she forgets one thing: they're not a normal family.

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Shirley Jones

Shirley Jones

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

Dave Madden

Reuben Kincaid

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Episode Summary

"Why Did the Music Stop?" is episode 17 of The Partridge Family season 1. It scored 7.3/10 from 102 votes, ranking #20 of 25 episodes this season (season average 7.4). It aired on January 15, 1971.

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