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The Partridge Family S2E9 — A Tale of Two Hamsters
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The Partridge Family•Season 2•Episode 9

A Tale of Two Hamsters

7.6/10 · 93 votesNov 12, 197124 min

Ranked #17 of 24 in Season 2•−0.2 vs season avg

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Danny and the two other younger children tell Shirley they have decided to go in the hamster business. When the two hamsters multiple with their offspring, the Partridges have to take them on tour so they can feed and take care of them.

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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

"A Tale of Two Hamsters" is episode 9 of The Partridge Family season 2. It scored 7.6/10 from 93 votes, ranking #17 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.8). It aired on November 12, 1971.

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