Eight Is Enough
1977
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- Season 4 overviewSep 21, 1978-May 17, 197922 episodesSeason 4 episodes1. Starting Over Sep 21, 1978
- The Lawrences adjust to an addition to the family when 11-year-old Annie Cooper comes to live with them after the deaths of her parents, friends of Kate and Doug.
- 2. All for Love Sep 28, 1978
- Buddy's boyfriend Zack pressures her to have sex, and she contemplates sleeping with him to keep him from turning to a pretty rival. Doug considers buying a sports car.—Skip Eastport
- 3. Changes Oct 12, 1978
- Nancy and Jeff move closer to remarriage. Annie's decision to take the Lawrence surname disturbs Buddy.—Skip Eastport
- 4. Magic Oct 19, 1978
- In the hospital for a physical, Kate befriends weary rock star Caddy Wilde, who's recovering from a drug overdose. Annie seeks Doug's acumen as a magician to help her learn tricks for school.—Skip Eastport
- 5. Just Friends Nov 9, 1978
- Nancy decides to find her own apartment, but Doug finds letting her go difficult; Willie becomes attracted to a married woman in his writing class.
- 6. Generations Nov 23, 1978
- The family decides to spend Thanksgiving at Hattie's farm, where Kate faces ghosts from the past and Buddy is intrigued by a local boy.
- 7. Expectations Dec 7, 1978
- Nancy's the victim of sexual harassment from her new boss. Buddy tries out for a slot on the cheer leading squad at school.—Skip Eastport
- 8. The Gift Dec 21, 1978
- Disturbed by all the holiday cheer, a lonely and bereft Annie decides to run away.—Skip Eastport
- 9. The Friend's Affair Jan 4, 1979
- Doug and Kate draw battle lines when Doug lies for a friend who's having an extramarital affair. Annie spies on a neighbor and believes he might have murdered his wife, as in the film Rear Window.—Skip Eastport
- 10. Exits and Entrances Jan 11, 1979
- Kate's friend, a professional actress, pushes Buddy to replace an ingénue in her play. Annie accepts a part-time job selling disco lessons to fund a new bike she wants to buy.—Skip Eastport
- 11. Moment of Truth Jan 18, 1979
- Audrey and Buddy are accused of cheating on an algebra test. The family is threatened by Bob Gantry, a criminal Doug sent to prison years ago.—Skip Eastport
- 12. Malicious Mischief Jan 25, 1979
- Joe Alcott, Nancy's latest love interest, is accused of child abuse at his daycare center. A pet cat complicates Willie's life.
- 13. Sleeping Over Feb 1, 1979
- Kate discovers Willie is having an affair with recital partner (Shelley Long) from her music class.
- 14. Buddy and the Disco Queen Feb 8, 1979
- Buddy develops a secret social life by sneaking into a disco. Annie dates an attractive but boring football player.—Skip Eastport
- 15. The Athlete Mar 1, 1979
- Volunteering at the hospital, Buddy befriends a high school basketball player recuperating from a broken leg, unaware that he is being biopsied for cancer. Annie and rival Emmy Sheldon vie for class president.—Skip Eastport
- 16. The Competition Mar 8, 1979
- Buddy learns the price of competition when an overachieving classmate commits suicide after losing a history competition to her. Annie's cookie-selling strategy is a riot.—Skip Eastport
- 17. Ballerina Mar 15, 1979
- After she steals his parking space and hits his car, Willie insists on having coffee and more with an attractive ballerina. Doug buys a Flex-O-Ciser, a mail order home gym.—Skip Eastport
- 18. Diversions Mar 22, 1979
- While studying for the bar exam, Nancy's attention is diverted by a charming and seemingly accident-prone neighbor.—Skip Eastport
- 19. An Apple for the Teacher Mar 30, 1979
- Just as she begins teaching, Kate's challenged by trouble-making student Phillip Ogden. Annie loses Buddy's lucky ring.—Skip Eastport
- 20. Prelude Apr 20, 1979
- Buddy's crush on her swimming coach leads to problems with Zack. Kate considers contacting a former flame.—Skip Eastport
- 21. Going Straight May 10, 1979
- Willie hires Bambi Deering, the stripper he met on his 21st birthday. Doug attempts to save hefty plumber's fees by repairing the household pipes himself.
- 22. From Russia With Love May 17, 1979
- Kate enraptures a visiting Russian composer. Buddy and Annie vie for Willie's old bedroom.—Skip Eastport
