Series synopsis
The Partridge Family is an American comedy family television series that premiered on ABC on September 25, 1970. It ended on March 23, 1974. It was created by Bernard Slade. It stars Shirley Jones, David Cassidy, Susan Dey and Danny Bonaduce.
The Partridge Family is an American television sitcom series about a widowed mother and her five children who embark on a music career.
Premise
The Partridge Family is an American television sitcom series about a widowed mother and her five children who embark on a music career.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Shirley Jones as Shirley Renfrew Partridge
- David Cassidy as Keith Douglas Partridge
- Susan Dey as Laurie Partridge
- Danny Bonaduce as Danny Patridge
- Brian Forster as Chris Partridge
- Jeremy Gelbwaks as Chris Partridge
- Suzanne Crough as Tracy Partridge
- Dave Madden as Reuben Kincaid
Supporting cast
- Michael Ontkean as Lester Braddock
- Mark Hamill as Jerry
- Robyn Millan as Dora Kelly
- Laurie Prange as Maggie Newton
- Meredith Baxter as Jenny
- Princess O'Mahoney as Judy
- Wes Stern as Lionel Poindexter
- Hal Taggart as Desk Clerk
- Larry Wilcox as Feder
- Harold Gould as Walter Yost
- Louis Gossett Jr. as Sam Simon
- Farrah Fawcett as Pretty Girl
Guest cast
- Michael Ontkean as Lester Braddock
- Mark Hamill as Jerry
- Robyn Millan as Dora Kelly
- Laurie Prange as Maggie Newton
- Meredith Baxter as Jenny
- Princess O'Mahoney as Judy
- Wes Stern as Lionel Poindexter
- Hal Taggart as Desk Clerk
- Larry Wilcox as Feder
- Harold Gould as Walter Yost
- Louis Gossett Jr. as Sam Simon
- Farrah Fawcett as Pretty Girl
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 96 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 25 | September 25, 1970 | March 12, 1971 |
| Season 2 | 24 | September 17, 1971 | March 17, 1972 |
| Season 3 | 25 | September 15, 1972 | March 30, 1973 |
| Season 4 | 22 | September 15, 1973 | March 23, 1974 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
What? And Get Out of Show Business? A group of musical siblings in San Pueblo, California convinces their widowed mother, bank teller Shirley Partridge, to help them out by singing as they record a pop song in their garage. |
September 25, 1970 |
| 2 |
The Sound of Money A minor fender bender turns into a major pain for the Partridges when they decide to fight a fraudulent lawsuit from Whiplash Willie. |
October 2, 1970 |
| 3 |
Whatever Happened to the Old Songs 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? |
October 9, 1970 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dora, Dora, Dora 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. |
September 17, 1971 |
| 2 |
In 25 Words or Less To raise money and create publicity, Ruben hosts a contest where the winner can spend a week with the Partridges at their home. An elderly Jewish woman wins the contest. Doris brings a new dimension to the family. |
September 24, 1971 |
| 3 |
A Man Called Snake Keith gave an interview for a magazine and revealed that Laurie has a crush on a classmate, Harry Murphy. Laurie is upset and says it is the wrong name anyway. A motorcyclist, Harry Murphy, comes to visit Laurie to see who she is as a joke. |
October 1, 1971 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
This Male Chauvinist Piggy Went to Market Its role reversal time in the Partridge household as Keith takes home economics and Laurie takes auto shop. Keith struggles with cooking make him the target of barbs from the school bully and things really heat up when Laurie gives the tough a judo flip. Now Keith is challenged to a fight and must face up to the bully even if it means getting his face turned to hamburger. |
September 15, 1972 |
| 2 |
M is for the Many Things Shirley is awarded Mother of the Year by a magazine. The family travel by bus to Sacramento to accept the award. Taking the back road leads them to wrong turns, lost wallet, traffic tickets, and other annoyances. |
September 22, 1972 |
| 3 |
Princess and the Partridge A princess flies into town with the express purpose of having a date with Keith. They find it difficult to act natural around each other until the princess tells all to relax. Keith & the princess manage to slip away from bodyguards. |
September 29, 1972 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Hate Thy Neighbor 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. |
September 15, 1973 |
| 2 |
None But the Onely Keith wants to date the new girl in school, but she does not want to go with him because he has a love 'em and leave 'em reputation. He wants Laurie to convince Dina to go out with him. |
September 22, 1973 |
| 3 |
Beethoven, Brahms and Partridge Keith's newest girlfriend is a cellist in the school band. Rachel thinks Keith is wasting his talent on rock and roll songs, and convinces him to write a piece of classical music. |
September 29, 1973 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ABC |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 25, 1970 |
| Last aired | March 23, 1974 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Saturday at 20:00:00 |