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The Partridge Family — Season 1
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24mWhat? And Get Out of Show Business?In San Pueblo, California, a close-knit family of musically gifted children persuaded their recently widowed mother, Shirley Partridge, a local bank teller, to lend her support – and her voice – as they recorded a pop song together in their garage.Sep 25, 1970Sep 25, 197024m02
24mThe Sound of MoneyWhat began as a slight collision quickly escalated into a significant ordeal for the Partridge family, who found themselves embroiled in a deceptive legal claim brought by the notorious Whiplash Willie.Oct 2, 1970Oct 2, 197024m03
24mWhatever Happened to the Old SongsShirley’s father is experiencing a familiar restlessness and has decided to join a touring band, chasing a forgotten ambition to become a performer. The question now remains: will his music resonate with a younger audience?Oct 9, 1970Oct 9, 197024m04
24mSee Here, Private Partridge!With their debut album finally within reach, the Partridges faced an unexpected blow: ten-year-old Danny had received a draft notice and was to join the Army.
Featuring Jack Riley as Corporal Wrzesinski and Jonathan Daly as Officer Moody.
Song: “On the Road”Oct 16, 1970Oct 16, 197024m05
24mWhen Mother Gets MarriedShirley embarked on a romance with someone from her past, though her children regarded him with a certain unease. Their suspicions deepened considerably when they witnessed him departing a jeweler’s shop in the company of a striking young woman.Oct 23, 1970Oct 23, 197024m06
24mLove at First SlightWith the release of their album, Keith has unexpectedly found himself beset by admirers – a constant stream of girls vying for his attention that he can’t seem to manage. However, genuine complications arise when he develops feelings for the one girl entirely indifferent to his newfound fame.Oct 30, 1970Oct 30, 197024m07
24mDanny and the MobDuring his time performing in Las Vegas, Danny found himself tutoring the captivating girlfriend of a powerful mobster—a woman planning to escape the city. In doing so, he unwittingly acquired a new kind of danger, a threat entirely separate from the world of entertainment.Nov 6, 1970Nov 6, 197024m08
24mBut the Memory Lingers OnThe Partridge Family is poised to make a memorable mark on their fans, albeit an unwelcome one, after a skunk stowed away on their tour bus and subsequently departed, leaving both the group and their wardrobe permeated with a decidedly pungent aroma.Nov 13, 1970Nov 13, 197024m09
24mDid You Hear the One About Danny Partridge?Following an awkward stumble on stage that sends ripples of laughter through the crowd, Danny decides to inject some levity into their performance. Sadly, his efforts fall short; he proves less amusing than he imagines.Nov 20, 1970Nov 20, 197024m10
24mGo Directly to JailPerforming for an attentive crowd at a local correctional facility, The Partridge Family soon discover their roles reversed. A prisoner, captivated by their music, seizes the opportunity and holds the group hostage, insisting they listen to his own compositions.Nov 27, 1970Nov 27, 197024m11
24mThis Is My SongKeith found himself wrestling with an unwelcome lack of inspiration, while Danny desperately sought to craft his first chart-topping success. The tension between them reached its height when Danny produced a truly remarkable song, only for Keith to simultaneously experience a surge of creativity and arrive at precisely the same melody.Dec 4, 1970Dec 4, 197024m12
24mMy Son, the FeministKeith pledged to his feminist girlfriend that The Partridge Family would appear at a forthcoming rally, a commitment that swiftly drew the ire of the local morality watchdogs.Dec 11, 1970Dec 11, 197024m13
24mStar QualityThe attention of a leading critic, singling him out in a published review, swelled Danny’s ego and spurred him toward a career as a soloist. Yet, that decision wavered when he witnessed his family, brimming with cheerful enthusiasm, auditioning to fill his place.Dec 18, 1970Dec 18, 197024m14
24mThe Red Woodloe StoryWhile passing through a quiet little town, the Partridges impulsively offered to help resurrect a beloved folk singer who had vanished from public view two decades prior. They soon discovered, however, that he harbored no desire for a comeback, preferring the simple solace of singing hymns in church to the glare of the stage.Dec 25, 1970Dec 25, 197024m15
24mMom Drops OutReuben secured a European tour, though with a caveat. The enthusiastic promoter felt Shirley was past her prime. Consequently, she resigned from the band, only to find that she possessed a following in Europe after all.Jan 1, 1971Jan 1, 197124m16
24mOld ScrapmouthJust as Laurie was getting used to the feel of new braces, word arrived that a television crew would be filming the band. It couldn’t have been worse timing. Then, during their performance, something utterly bizarre happened: her braces began to amplify radio waves, and suddenly all she could hear was The Rolling Stones blasting in her ears.Jan 8, 1971Jan 8, 197124m17
24mWhy Did the Music Stop?A shadow of worry crossed Shirley’s mind regarding the impact their travels were having on the Partridges, and she proposed a pause, a return to a more conventional existence. Yet, in her suggestion, she overlooked a fundamental truth: they were anything but ordinary.Jan 15, 1971Jan 15, 197124m18
24mSoul ClubA scheduling error landed The Partridge Family in Detroit, much to the dismay of two club owners who’d been anticipating the arrival of The Temptations. Now, faced with a bewildered crowd and a distinctly different kind of act, can these proprietors salvage the night and draw an audience in the heart of Motown?Jan 22, 1971Jan 22, 197124m19
24mTo Play or Not to PlayWhen hotel staff at their upcoming venue walked out on strike, Laurie readily joined the chorus of dissent, firmly refusing to disregard the picket line and proceed with her performance.Jan 29, 1971Jan 29, 197124m20
24mThey Shoot Managers, Don't They?The Partridges rejoiced at Reuben’s newfound happiness and engagement, accepting that his future lay beyond the responsibilities of being in the group—though the band soon discovered how profoundly they relied on his presence.Feb 5, 1971Feb 5, 197124m21
24mPartridge up a Pear TreeWhen Keith’s impulsive purchases depleted his savings, leaving him facing the unsettling prospect of being unable to take his girlfriend to the prom, Danny stepped in and insisted he reassess his spending habits.Feb 12, 1971Feb 12, 197124m22
24mRoad SongA family argument erupted for the Partridges as they offered a lift to a young woman – unaware that she was a habitual runaway and already being sought by the authorities.Feb 19, 1971Feb 19, 197124m23
24mNot with My Sister, You Don't!A fresh wave of gossip swept through the school hallways with the arrival of a strikingly handsome newcomer. Keith initially viewed him as competition, but Laurie, dismissing the swirling rumors, agreed to a date with the boy painted as a heartbreaker.Feb 26, 1971Feb 26, 197124m24
24mA Partridge by Any Other NameA string of unlikely events has led Danny to suspect he’s been adopted, and despite all reassurances, he remains stubbornly convinced he is not truly a Partridge by birth.Mar 5, 1971Mar 5, 197124m25
24mA Knight in Shining ArmorWhen the Partridges paired a stylish, versatile musician with a conventional, unmusical poet, few anticipated any success—yet, remarkably, they achieved precisely that.Mar 12, 1971Mar 12, 197124m
