Eight Is Enough
1977
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- Season 5 overviewNov 20, 1979-Jun 25, 198013 episodesSeason 5 episodes1. Thanksgiving Nov 20, 1979
- After James nearly starts a deadly fire, Doug must face his father's senility. Buddy encourages James to live with the family instead of going to a nursing home.
- 2. 'Tis the Season Dec 24, 1979
- Doug sees a specialist after having chest pains, but an argument erupts between him and Willie about him and Rachel going to Mexico. Meanwhile, Buddy invites the school janitor home for Christmas, much to the reluctance of Kate.
- 3. Jack of Hearts Jan 14, 1980
- Just as Nancy and Buddy finally affect a closer sister relationship, Buddy develops a crush on her jogging partner Jack and later discovers that he and Nancy have been intimate.—Skip Eastport
- 4. When the Bough Breaks Jan 21, 1980
- Kate's unplanned pregnancy is a source of conflict and embarrassment in the family. Buddy's friend Erica wants to lose her virginity and selects Willie as her partner.
- 5. Hard Times Jan 28, 1980
- Buddy's interference in the relationship of two close friends backfires. Nancy experiences difficulty juggling a career and being a good parent.—Skip Eastport
- 6. Whispers Feb 4, 1980
- Buddy's friendship with a teacher leads to whispers at school and a valuable lesson for Buddy about good people doing bad things. Meanwhile, Annie will do anything to persuade Willie to grant her an interview for her school newspaper.—Skip Eastport
- 7. Play on Love Mar 3, 1980
- Willie finds himself torn between two loves after he falls for the director of his play just before announcing his engagement to Rachel. Doug objects to Buddy's plans to buy a questionable used car.—Skip Eastport
- 8. Daylight Serenade Mar 10, 1980
- Buddy criticizes Kate's nerdy piano student but later views him in a different light. Nancy needs Annie to teach her how to roller skate in order to impress a handsome colleague.—Skip Eastport
- 9. Such a Fine Line Mar 17, 1980
- A 14 year old student falls madly in love with Kate. Jeff returns to Pasadena with an unlikely career.—Skip Eastport
- 10. The Ties That Bind Jun 4, 1980
- Elaine resurfaces in Kate's life after being dumped by Fred for a younger woman. Meanwhile, Annie experiences abandonment issues, too.—Skip Eastport
- 11. Severing Ties Jun 11, 1980
- Buddy pretends that her college applications were rejected, but her real issue is being Willie Lawrence's little sister. Doug attempts to share his passion for baseball with Annie.—Skip Eastport
- 12. Smarts Jun 18, 1980
- Annie and Buddy each have problems with intellect: Annie feels she's too smart, while Buddy fears she's not smart enough.
- 13. Letting Go Jun 25, 1980
- With Buddy departing soon for college, Doug has difficulty letting go, while she secretly fears leaving.
A Right and Proper Goodbye. Hattie, Kate's headstrong mother, pays a final visit to the family. She attempts to hide a serious illness, but takes Buddy into her confidence. Kate eventually realizes that Hattie can no longer live independently and considers moving her in with the Lawrence family, though Doug and Buddy are resistant to the idea ...
S5.E5 ∙ Hard Times. Mon, Jan 28, 1980. Buddy's interference in the relationship of two close friends backfires. Nancy experiences difficulty juggling a career and being a good parent. 8.4/10 (33)
Family Season 5 Episodes. 1976 -2022. 5 Seasons. ABC. Drama, Family. TV14. Watchlist. Where to Watch. A classy, superbly acted drama about the middle-class Lawrences of Pasadena, Cal.,...
Oct 26, 2023 · If the Hollywood actors' strike ends in the next month or before 2024, then filming and post-production could resume for another three months, meaning that Season 5 could premiere on BET around Spring 2024. For now, fans can watch the first four seasons of The Family Business are available to stream on BET+. -.
Season 5 (1979–80) References. List of Family episodes. This is a list of episodes for the television series Family . Series overview. Episodes. Season 1 (1976) Season 2 (1976–77) Season 3 (1977–78) Season 4 (1978–79) Season 5 (1979–80) References. Family at IMDb. Category: Lists of American drama television series episodes.
No. OverallNo. In SeasonTitleDirected By71"Coming Apart"82"Such Sweet Sorrow"Richard Kinon93"Home Movies"104"Coming of Age"John Erman13 Episodes. We checked for updates on 247 streaming services on April 15, 2024 at 5:21:59 AM. Something wrong? Let us know! Streaming, rent, or buy Family – Season 5: Currently you are able to watch "Family - Season 5" streaming on Tubi TV for free with ads. 13 Episodes. S5 E1 - Thanksgiving. S5 E2 - 'Tis the Season. S5 E3 - Jack of Hearts.
S5. E13. All episodes. Cast & crew. User reviews. Trivia. IMDbPro. All topics. Letting Go. Episode aired Jun 25, 1980. TV-PG. IMDb RATING. 8.5 /10. 36. YOUR RATING. Rate. Drama Family. With Buddy departing soon for college, Doug has difficulty letting go, while she secretly fears leaving. Director. James Broderick. Writers. Jay Presson Allen.
