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The Partridge Family is an American television sitcom series about a widowed mother and her five children who embark on a music career.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Partridge Family Season 1 Episode 3 - Whatever Happened to the Old Songs
    6.8/10(151 votes)

    #1 - Whatever Happened to the Old Songs

    S1:E3

    Shirley's dad is having a mid-life crisis and decides to hit the road with the band to pursue his long-lost dream of being a star, but will his act appeal to the new generation? Guest Stars: Ray Bolger and Rosemary DeCamp as Fred and Amanda Renfrew Songs: "Baby I Love Love, I Love You"; "Together (Havin' a Ball)"; "On the Road"; "Bye Bye Blackbird"

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  2. The Partridge Family Season 3 Episode 7 - The Modfather
    6.8/10(87 votes)

    #2 - The Modfather

    S3:E7

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. The Partridge Family Season 4 Episode 12 - Maid in San Pueblo
    6.8/10(87 votes)

    #3 - Maid in San Pueblo

    S4:E12

    Shirley's mother (Amanda) and father (Walter) argue over Amanda wanting a job outside the house. She leaves home and goes to Shirley's home. Amanda gets a job with a service company, and Shirley hires a maid. Guess who is the maid?

    Director:Unknown
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  4. The Partridge Family Season 4 Episode 4 - The Strike-Out King
    6.9/10(87 votes)

    #4 - The Strike-Out King

    S4:E4

    Danny has started following Keith and Laurie around all the time. He even tries dressing and acting like Keith. Ruben suggests he try baseball so he can be around kids his own age. Danny hates baseball, but turns out he is a good pitcher.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. The Partridge Family Season 4 Episode 13 - Art for Mom's Sake
    6.9/10(75 votes)

    #5 - Art for Mom's Sake

    S4:E13

    Shirley goes to an art school for classes. Her teacher raves about her work, but the family knows it is not good. It seems the teacher has a motive to praise the bad art work.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. The Partridge Family Season 2 Episode 10 - The Forty-Year Itch
    7.0/10(76 votes)

    #6 - The Forty-Year Itch

    S2:E10

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. The Partridge Family Season 3 Episode 19 - Bedknobs and Drumsticks
    7.0/10(86 votes)

    #7 - Bedknobs and Drumsticks

    S3:E19

    A chicken fast food place wants the Partridges to appear in his commercials. Ruben signs the contract. The family agree because the commercial is supposed to be tasteful. However, there is a last minute change that is not so tasteful.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. The Partridge Family Season 1 Episode 9 - Did You Hear the One About Danny Partridge?
    7.1/10(124 votes)

    #8 - Did You Hear the One About Danny Partridge?

    S1:E9

    After a mishap onstage leaves the audience laughing, Danny takes it upon himself to provide a little comic relief to their show. Unfortunately, he's not as funny as he thinks he is. Guest Stars: Morey Amsterdam as Ziggy Shnurr, Jackie Coogan as Max Pepper Songs: "Somebody Wants to Love You", "All of the Things"

    Director:Unknown
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  9. The Partridge Family Season 1 Episode 13 - Star Quality
    7.1/10(112 votes)

    #9 - Star Quality

    S1:E13

    When Danny gets singled out in a review by a prominent journalist, the praise goes to his head and he decides to go solo. But he changes his mind when he sees his family happily auditioning for his replacement. Guest Stars: Dick Clark as himself, Mitzi Moag as Sheila Faber Song: "Singin' My Song"

    Director:Unknown
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  10. The Partridge Family Season 4 Episode 1 - Hate Thy Neighbor
    7.1/10(104 votes)

    #10 - Hate Thy Neighbor

    S4:E1

    During a practice session, a young boy walks into the garage. He & his family just moved into the neighborhood. The mother does not like show business and calls the police every time the family practices. A battle of wills ensues.

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  11. The Partridge Family Season 4 Episode 16 - Queen for a Minute
    7.1/10(88 votes)

    #11 - Queen for a Minute

    S4:E16

    Laurie's friend Frankie tries out for the school basketball team but is rejected because she is a girl. Laurie runs for homecoming queen so she can speak her mind on discrimination. Keith has a male friend compete against Laurie for queen.

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  12. The Partridge Family Season 1 Episode 11 - This Is My Song
    7.2/10(112 votes)

    #12 - This Is My Song

    S1:E11

    While Keith struggles with a creative dry spell, Danny attempts to write his first hit. Their sibling rivalry peaks when Danny writes a great song just as Keith has a breakthrough with the exact same tune. Songs: "To Be Lovers"

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  13. The Partridge Family Season 1 Episode 14 - The Red Woodloe Story
    7.2/10(117 votes)

    #13 - The Red Woodloe Story

    S1:E14

    During a stopover in a small town, the Partridges offer to revive the career of a folk legend who's been out of circulation for twenty years, but find that he would rather sing in church than be in the spotlight. Guest Star: William Schallert as Red Woodloe Songs: "I Can Feel Your Heartbeat", "Find Peace in Your Soul"

    Director:Unknown
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  14. The Partridge Family Season 1 Episode 17 - Why Did the Music Stop?
    7.2/10(97 votes)

    #14 - Why Did the Music Stop?

    S1:E17

    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. Guest Star: Richard Mulligan as Dr. Jim Lucas Songs: "I'm Here, You're Here"; "I Can Feel Your Heartbeat"

    Director:Unknown
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  15. The Partridge Family Season 3 Episode 12 - Nag, Nag, Nag
    7.2/10(83 votes)

    #15 - Nag, Nag, Nag

    S3:E12

    Danny wins a horse and he wants to keep him at home. Shirley explains how impractical it is and Danny keeps arguing why it is a winning proposition. The horse has a problem - it does not sleep.

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  16. The Partridge Family Season 4 Episode 14 - Two for the Show
    7.2/10(97 votes)

    #16 - Two for the Show

    S4:E14

    Reuben manages a new twin singing act, but the boys have a crush on Laurie. They won't perform until they get a date from her.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. The Partridge Family Season 1 Episode 5 - When Mother Gets Married
    7.3/10(131 votes)

    #17 - When Mother Gets Married

    S1:E5

    Shirley begins dating an old flame but the kids are suspicious of him, especially when they see him leave a jewelry store with a beautiful young woman. Guest Stars: John McMartin as Larry, Jaclyn Smith as Tina Songs: "I Really Want to Know You"

    Director:Unknown
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  18. The Partridge Family Season 1 Episode 6 - Love at First Slight
    7.3/10(140 votes)

    #18 - Love at First Slight

    S1:E6

    Now that their record is out, Keith finds himself with major girl trouble: he cannot keep them away from him! But his troubles really begin when he falls for the one who doesn't care who he is. Guest stars: Lane Bradbury as Janet, Claire Wilcox as Cathy Song: "Somebody Wants To Love You"

    Director:Unknown
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  19. The Partridge Family Season 1 Episode 10 - Go Directly to Jail
    7.3/10(116 votes)

    #19 - Go Directly to Jail

    S1:E10

    The Partridge Family find themselves with a captive audience when they perform at a prison, but then find themselves being held captive by a prisoner who wants them to hear his songs. Guest Star: Stuart Margolin as Hank Songs: "Singin' My Song", "Only a Moment Ago

    Director:Unknown
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  20. The Partridge Family Season 1 Episode 15 - Mom Drops Out
    7.3/10(107 votes)

    #20 - Mom Drops Out

    S1:E15

    Reuben books a European tour but there's one condition: the groovy promoter thinks Shirley's too old. She quits the band, but discovers she has fans there after all. Guest Star: Gino Conforti as Logan Mays Songs: "Baby I Love Love, I Love You"; "I Can Feel Your Heartbeat"

    Director:Unknown
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  21. The Partridge Family Season 2 Episode 1 - Dora, Dora, Dora
    7.3/10(108 votes)

    #21 - Dora, Dora, Dora

    S2:E1

    Stillman Kelly asks his old buddy Reuben to manage his daughter Dora, who is an aspiring singer. Unfortunately, when she auditions in front of Reuben and the Partridges, her vocal abilities leave much to be desired. Unfortunately, Keith, who has fallen for her, is so taken with her beauty that he doesn't even notice. However, when he hears a tape of her singing he soon snaps to his senses and now must try to summon the courage to tell Dora how untalented she is without hurting her feelings.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. The Partridge Family Season 2 Episode 19 - My Heart Belongs to a Two Car Garage
    7.3/10(91 votes)

    #22 - My Heart Belongs to a Two Car Garage

    S2:E19

    Chris and Tracy invite a street worker into their home. He says he is a world-class Russian painter and says he can paint a work of art on their garage door. The completed picture is a nude woman that all the neighbors complain about.

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  23. The Partridge Family Season 3 Episode 5 - A Penny for His Thoughts
    7.3/10(83 votes)

    #23 - A Penny for His Thoughts

    S3:E5

    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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  24. The Partridge Family Season 3 Episode 14 - Aspirin at 7, Dinner at 8
    7.3/10(77 votes)

    #24 - Aspirin at 7, Dinner at 8

    S3:E14

    After a date, Shirley tries to discourage her recently re-acquainted former pediatrician from pursuing a relationship with her.

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  25. The Partridge Family Season 4 Episode 6 - Double Trouble
    7.3/10(89 votes)

    #25 - Double Trouble

    S4:E6

    Keith does not have a date for a party after the popular girl at school declines his date request, citing another date, so Laurie sets him up with one of her friends. The next day when the popular girl's plans fall through she belatedly accepts the date with Keith. Now he has two dates for the same party.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Whatever Happened to the Old Songs" is the worst rated episode of "The Partridge Family". It scored 6.8/10 based on 151 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/9/1970. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Modfather".