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The Partridge Family S3E5 — A Penny for His Thoughts
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The Partridge Family•Season 3•Episode 5

A Penny for His Thoughts

7.3/10 · 87 votesOct 13, 1972

Ranked #22 of 25 in Season 3•−0.4 vs season avg

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Snake, a motorcyclist friend of the Partridges, visits and wants help with the woman he loves. Snake proposed marriage, but he was turned down. Shirley and the family play cupid for Snake.

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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

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Danny Patridge

Brian Forster

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Chris Partridge

Suzanne Crough

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Tracy Partridge

Dave Madden

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Reuben Kincaid

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Episode Summary

"A Penny for His Thoughts" is episode 5 of The Partridge Family season 3. It scored 7.3/10 from 87 votes, ranking #22 of 25 episodes this season (season average 7.7). It aired on October 13, 1972.

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