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The Partridge Family S2E10 — The Forty-Year Itch
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The Partridge Family•Season 2•Episode 10

The Forty-Year Itch

7.1/10 · 83 votesNov 19, 197124 min

Ranked #24 of 24 in Season 2•−0.7 vs season avg

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Shirley's father visits and announces he left home and plans to go to Big Spur. Minutes later, her mother shows up and says she ran away. Both parents are determined to split up. The Partridges find a way to bring them together again.

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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

Brian Forster

Brian Forster

Chris Partridge

Suzanne Crough

Suzanne Crough

Tracy Partridge

Dave Madden

Dave Madden

Reuben Kincaid

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Episode Summary

"The Forty-Year Itch" is episode 10 of The Partridge Family season 2. It scored 7.1/10 from 83 votes, ranking #24 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.8). It aired on November 19, 1971.

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