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The Partridge Family S3E7 — The Modfather
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The Partridge Family•Season 3•Episode 7

The Modfather

6.8/10 · 90 votesOct 27, 1972

Ranked #25 of 25 in Season 3•−0.9 vs season avg

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Shirley's parents visit, and they try to find a hidden meaning from every sound and sentence when these are simple every day things. Soon, the Partridge family is finding faults with everything and arguing with each other.

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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

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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

"The Modfather" is episode 7 of The Partridge Family season 3. It scored 6.8/10 from 90 votes, ranking #25 of 25 episodes this season (season average 7.7). It aired on October 27, 1972.

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