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Dates are mostly from memory, but can be off a week or two. Firstrun dates usually follow a pattern of Sep-Dec, then 2-week reruns in late Dec, then firstruns Jan-early Mar, reruns, then May firstruns. If you know of actual dates or have other stuff to add, please let me know By E-mail and I'll put them in. Thank you. One original episode aired in August 1977, though my memory is fuzzy in remembering the date.

NOTE:The season started late because of the Hollywood actors strike.

#91 And Baby Makes Nine, pt. 1

NOTE: This originally aired as a 90-minute episode, paired up with a 90-minute "Soap" that night.

Nicholas and Tom start boy scouts and Nicholas volunteers Tom to be the assistant scout master.

Elizabeth considers moving in with her boyfriend.

Susan keeps her pregnancy problems from Merle when his career takes a leap forward.

Original Air Date: Oct 29, 1980 (confirmed)

Guests: Joan Prather as Janet, Brian Patrick Clarke as Merle, Victoria Racimo as Dr. Kuo, Richard Hill as Harvey, Jeffrey Bryon as Jack Nasella, Stephanie Braxton as Doris, ***Noah Hathaway*** as Jerry, Michael Thoma as Dr. Maxwell, Ted Noose as coach, Belle Ellig as Nurse Julia, Jane Booke as Helen, Kevin Schultz as Steve, Colleen Case as Margie, Marke W. Burke as Bellhop, Lea Catucci as Sally, Edna Zahl as roommate, Peggy Frees as pregnant lady, Ken Wright as husband, Shirley Merchant as Nurse Gloria

The New York Mets: Ray Burris, John Stearns, Pat Zachry, Ron Hodges, Doug Flynn, Steve Henderson, Neil Allen, Joel Youngblood

#92 And Baby Makes Nine, pt. 2

Abby feels guilty when an auto accident sends Susan into premature labor.

Merle is playing ball with the Mets and Tom and Nicholas are camping when Susan goes into labor.

Complications in Susan's pregnancy shake the Bradford household.

Elizabeth comes to terms with her living arrangement.

Sandra Sue, named after Abby's real first names, is born to Susan and Merle.

Original Air Date: Oct 29, 1980 (confirmed)

Guests: see Part 1 for Guests

#93 Jeremy

Abby goes to a funeral in San Francisco and returns with her nephew, Jeremy, who has nowhere else to go. His behavior upsets the family, referring the Bradfords as that other family (The Brady Bunch), but all ends well as he becomes the newest member of the Bradfords.

Joannie is promoted to sports anchor.

Nicholas gets into trouble for selling peeks at Mary's medical books.

Original Air Date: Nov 5, 1980 (confirmed)

Guests: Joan Prather as Janet, Ralph Macchio as Jeremy, John Considine as Mr. Andretti, ***Bubba Smith*** as Ned Naughton, Michael Griswold as Mr. Koppel, Kenneth Tigar as Mr. Whitney, Jennifer Darling as Donna, ***Nicholas Pryor*** as Jeffrey Trout, Andy Freeman as Ralph, Chris Capen as anchorman, Bob Schott as football player #2, Bob McClurg as cameraman, John Rose as floor manager, Don Fenwick as principal

#94 Welcome to Memorial Dr. Bradford

Abby gets a job as a guidance counselor at a rough high school filled with trouble.

Tom discovers his driver's license has expired and fails the renewal test. Tom drives his family crazy when they become his chauffers.

Nicholas's friend dares him to shoplift a desired yo-yo.

Original Air Date: Nov 12, 1980 (99% sure)

Guests: Ralph Macchio as Jeremy, ***Vernee Watson*** as Jackie Calhoun, K.C. Martel as Marvin, Eleanor McCoy as Michelle, Paul Sorenson as Mr. Gregory, Vernon Weddle as DMV Clerk, Gordon Haight as Eddie, Read Morgan as motorcycle cop, Verda Bridges as Cassie, Mary Helen Barro as gym teacher, Shannon Presby as Wilkes, Marc Levine as boy #2, Ken Tynes as boy #3

#95 Generations

Susan brings the baby, Sandra Sue, home from the hospital.

When Joan's parents visit the Bradford household to see the family and their great-grandchild, a conflict with Abby occurs as Joan's parents disapprove of the way Abby is raising Nicholas. Grandpa and Abby make up and finally accept Joan's death in a touching story.

Tommy gets a job playing the guitar at a male strip joint.

Original Air Date: Nov 19, 1980 (99% sure)

Guests: Joan Prather as Janet, Ralph Macchio as Jeremy, Robert F. Simon as Grandpa Wells, Joan Tompkins as Gramdma Wells, Stanley Brock as Lance Merlow, ***James Karen*** as Elliott Randolph, John Gibson as Chris, ***Laurence Lau*** as Larry

#96 Holly

Ernie introduces Tommy to a slightly older songwriting woman who has a 4-year old son. When he falls for her, she has second thoughts.

The Bradford's convert the garage into an apartment for Susan and Merle. Nicholas supervises the conversion job.

Jeremy begins to feel like part of the family when Abby enrolls him in school and Tom makes him follow the household rules.

Original Air Date: Nov 26, 1980 (99% sure)

Guests: Joan Prather as Janet, Ralph Macchio as Jeremy, Jennifer Perito as Holly, Michael Goodrow as Ernie, Charlotte Stewart as Ann Cavalusi, Derrel Maury as Albert, Cory Miller as Aaron, Dan Barrows as registrar, Kevin McCarley as Thorne, Noel Scott as Hal

#97 Maltese Airline Bag

Nicholas and his friend, Melvin, start a messenger service to earn money and get more than they bargained for. One of their first deliveries turns out to be an airline bag full of money to be used for political bribes.

David is frustrated when another construction company keeps underbidding him.

Abby and Donna plan a surprise party for Tom.

Original Air Date: Dec 3, 1980 (99% sure)

Guests: Henry Polic II as Jay Redding, Marie Reynolds as Bright O'Shaugnessey, ***James Karen*** as Elliott Randolph, Jennifer Darling as Donna, Saundra Sharp as Mrs. Rodgers, John Louie as Melvin, Lew Brown as Bill Clifford, Vidal Peterson as Harry, Michael Lang as Jerry, Ted Jordan as van driver

#98 Strike

Caught up in a newspaper strike and laid-off, Tom tries to bring the feuding parties together thanks to something Nicholas says about giving and compromise.

To save everyone money, Nicholas starts a barter system for the family.

The Bradford's have a five car pile-up in their driveway.

Original Air Date: Dec 10, 1980 (99% sure)

Guests: Sandy Kenyon as Joe Jackson, Peggy Pope as Rowena, ***Richard Paul*** as Chuck, ***James Karen*** as Elliott Randolph, Jennifer Darling as Donna, Tom Williams as Sydney Vector, James Staley as Inspector Carruthers, Ken Sansom as Byron, Freeman King as officer, Robert Ackerman as George, Clint Young as security guard, Ben Kronen as unemployment clerk

#99 Bradfordgate

Tom is nominated for a political post by the governor. A political appointment for him ends up more than he can live with.

Joannie goes undercover to do a story on a video dating service.

Nicholas tries to get rid of his "cute" image.

Original Air Date: Dec 17, 1980?

Guests: Ralph Macchio as Jeremy, Ken Barry as Barry Hopper, ***Jack Riley*** as Joe Roth, ***Nicholas Pryor*** as Jeffrey Trout, Dawson Mays as Bill Kendall, Stanley Kamel as Bruce Taylor, ***James Karen*** as Elliott Randolph, Bill Erwin as Cal Fitzpatrick, Warren Munson as principal, Tyler McVey as senator Theil, J. Edward McKinley as senator Braff, Reporters: Theresa Hayes, Dale Reynolds, Paul Braden, Bill Wiley, and Casey King

#100 Darlene Dilemma

Abby is proud of the progress one of her students has made and invites her to the house for dinner.

Jeremy falls for 16-year-old Darlene, who likes to flirt and cause trouble (shades of Melrose Place), and he refuses to listen to Abby's advice about her.

Nancy gets a modeling job as the spokesperson for a shady heating and cooling company.

Nicholas tries to impress a 12-year-old girl with his cooking ability.

Original Air Date: January 14, 1981 (possible date)

Guests: Ralph Macchio as Jeremy, Deanna Robbins as Darlene Scott, Danny Wells as Easy Art, Eldon Quick as Johnny Johnson, John Edwards as Jones, Jerry Hoffman as Bartley, John Louie as Melvin, Terry Wagner Otis as Jennifer, D.J. Sydney as Helen, James Parkes as policeman, Dana Halsted as Bernice

#101 Second Thoughts

Joannie is tired of not getting any serious assignments at work and Abby encourages her to take a leave of absence to evaluate her career, and falls for a co-worker.

Nancy finds out fame has a price when she becomes the "Sunshine Soda Girl."

Tommy needs a ticket to a rock concert and Nicholas has one to sell.

Original Air Date: January 21, 1981

Guests: Ralph Macchio as Jeremy, ***Nicholas Pryor*** as Jeffrey Trout, Gary Imhoff as Henry, Michael Griswold as Mr. Koppel, Pat Lentz as waitress, Mark Schneider as assignment editor, Rick Gates as reporter, Doug Cox as Leonard, Adam Mann as kid

#102 David's Rib

Joannie involves David in the renovation of an old opera house. However, Janet is the legal counsel for the developer who wants to build low-income housing on the site.

Nicholas gets a horse from Joe Simons and Abby help him find a way to keep it.

Merle returns home from the New York Mets, but Susan is too tired from taking care of Sandra Sue to enjoy his visit.

Original Air Date: Jan 28, 1981?

Guests: Joan Prather as Janet, Brian Patrick Clarke as Merle, Ralph Macchio as Jeremy, Ivan Bonar as Professor Semenza, Ken Smolka as Animal Control Officer, Jack Griffin as teamster, Bob McClurg as cameraman, Hugo Valentino as waiter

#103 Vows

Jeremy meets a new girlfriend at a Fred Astaire film festival.

Tom and Abby decide to renew their marriage vows on their 3rd anniversary and they agree to let the kids handle the arrangements.

David and Janet try to hide the fact that they have split up.

Original Air Date: Feb 4, 1981?

Guests: Joan Prather as Janet, Ralph Macchio as Jeremy, ***Kari Michaelsen*** as Lisa, Joe Ross as Irving Katzman, Shirley Freemond as Dr. Stein, Alice Nunn as Horace's wife, Kipp Lennon as Benson, Dermott Downs as friend #1, Brian Part as friend #2, William Callaway as Rev. Billy, John J. Fox as Horace, Tina Carlisi as Nola, Laura Saylor as Felicia

#104 The Way We Were

Tommy and Ernie, back from college with a "preppy" look, run into Jill, Tommy's old girlfriend. When Jill picks Ernie over Tommy, David helps him realize that reliving the past is not the real world.

David moves into a singles-only apartment building.

Upset by Tom's refusal to give him money, Nicholas gets a job delivering a rival newspaper.

Original Air Date: March 4, 1981 (according to Sandy)

Guests: Ralph Macchio as Jeremy, Michael Goodrow as Ernie, ***Michele Greene*** as Jill, Peter Fox as Gordon, ***James Karen*** as Elliott Randolph, Gaye Kruger as Stephanie, Cindee Appleton as Ginger, Lanny Horn as Jeff the drummer, Bill McLean as condo manager, Kristin Larkin as Linda, Catherine Paolone as Debra, Steven Hirsch as night club manager

#105 If the Glass Slipper Fits

Nancy's modeling career is about to take off but she needs to make an important decision as she later finds out she has to pose topless for a jeans ad.

Elizabeth is trying to attract Alan Anderson, who only sees her as a friend.

David hires Nicholas to find him a new apartment.

Original Air Date: March 11, 1981 (the last time the series aired on Wednesdays at 8pm.)

Guests: Ralph Macchio as Jeremy, Michael Shannon as Ben Catron, Steve Doubet as Alan Alderson, Pamela Norman as Valerie, Arlene Banas as Connie Langston, Patricia Carr Bosley as receptionist #1, Lisa Cori as librarian, Karen Fredrik as Maureen, Rick Rossovich as Fred, Charles Parks as apartment manager, Charlie Young as receptionist #2

#106 The Best Little Telethon in Sacramento

Jeremy wants to manage Tommy's band and tries to get him a gig.

Joannie is chosen to organize a charity telethon and tries to get celebrities to appear on the show. She recruits the family to perform and Nicholas saves the day with his on-the-air speech and performance.

David gets a new roommate to save money on the rent.

Original Air Date: March 28, 1981 (corrected date, the second week the series moved to Saturday nights when ABC replaced their old Wed 8pm time slot with "Greatest American Hero" on March 18).

Music: "What Are We Gonna Do?" by Willie Aames and Jeff S. Gibson, "Travelers on a Star" by Betty Buckley and Ken Collins, "Blind Fool" by Grant Goodeve, "Take a Chance With Me" by Jeff S. Gibson

Guests: Ralph Macchio as Jeremy, ***Margaret Ladd*** as Carolyn, Jeff Maxwell as Corry Terrel, Michael Griswold as Mr. Koppel, Bea Silvern as Mother, Susan Brecht as Kathy Dworsky, Jeff Gibson as band member #3

#107 Yet Another Seven Days in February

This year it's the boys' turn to meet new women. Tommy dates the daughter of a radio station owner in order to get his band some air time.

Jeremy runs himself ragged trying to keep up with a beautiful sports athelete.

David dates an older woman, Tommy's date's divorced mother.

Original Air Date: April 4, 1981 (would been Feb but the actor's strike messed up every thing including the suggested dates of the airings of this show)

Guests: Ralph Macchio as Jeremy, ***Heather Locklear*** as Ingrid, Patty Dworkin as Henrietta Hall (Tommy's date), ***Diane McBain*** as Mrs. Hall (David's date), ***Jim McKrell*** as Mr. Hall, Frank Koppala as Band Member #1, Sarah Miller as woman, Sunja Svensen as receptionist, David Burke as band member #2, Jeff Gibson as band member #3, Roger Etienne as Maitre D', Claudio Martinez as busboy, John Yates as instructor Nick, Phillip Williamson as gentleman, Tom Rayhall as man.

#108 Idolbreaker, pt. 1

Just as Tommy's career is about to take off, his old girlfriend returns to tell Tommy she is pregnant after it is announced that his band has been booked for a national tour.

Nicholas wins a girl's heart by standing up to a bully.

Mary, Nancy, Elizabeth, and Joannie adopt a bum named Max, and bring him home for dinner.

Original Air Date: April 11, 1981

Guests: Ralph Macchio as Jeremy, Larry Hankin as Max, Milt Oberman as Tim Nides, Tarah Nutter as Ellen, Malcolm Groome as counselor, Lanny Horn as Band Member #1, Shaun Sperling as Robin, Dudley Knight as anchorman, David Burke as Band Member #2, Jeff Gibson as Band Member #3, Jim Calvert as Craig West, Marion Scherer as Waitress, Bruce Reasman as fan in nightclub, Michael Blakley as assistant director, James Francis as Gilmer

#109 Idolbreaker, pt. 2

Ellen tells Tommy that she doesn't want to marry him and Tommy isn't sure what he wants to do. At the last minute, they both realize it is not the right thing to do.

Joannie is jealous when the station hires a female anchor.

Jeremy drops hints about his upcoming birthday. Nicholas plans a surprise birthday for Jeremy.

Original Air Date: April 18, 1981

Guests: ***Laura Johnson*** as Melanie, ***Bonnie Bartlett*** as Mrs. Gregory, Michael Griswold as Mr. Koppel, David Haskell as Curtis Watkins, Tarah Nutter as Ellen, Barry Pearl as Bruce, David Boyle as Minister, Tom Charvat as copyboy Gerald, Michael Blakley as director, Fred McGrath as officer worker #2, Adam Taylor as office worker #3

#110 Starting Over

Jeremy is suspicious when he finds a skull while digging in the garden.

David and Janet consider getting back together.

Nicholas assumes he's a shoo-in for the basketball team when Elizabeth dates the coach.

Original Air Date: May 9, 1981 (99% sure)

Guests: Ralph Macchio as Jeremy, Dane Witherspoon as Rick, ***Don Matheson*** as Ross, ***Joel Brooks*** as Bennett, Ivan Naranjo as Chief Sun Bear, Larry Gelman as Officer Bernstein, Don Dubbins as Allen, Morgan Hart as Dana, Roger Etienne as Maitre D', Jimmy Gatherum as Hobbs, Bill Calvert as Stosik

#111 Goals

Merle suffers a career-ending shoulder injury and doesn't know what to do if he can't play baseball. Merle comes upon Nicholas and his friends playing ball. He is offered a job of assistant coach of the High School team.

One of Mary's patients falls in love with her and won't leave her alone.

Eager to earn more money, Jeremy gets a job convincing people to try experimental products.

Original Air Date: May 16, 1981 (99% sure)

Guests: Brian Patrick Clarke as Merle, Ralph Macchio as Jeremy, David Landsberg as Dennis Wilcox, Ralph Strait as Uncle Sid, Darrell Larson as Dan Mulford, William Edward Phipps as Eddie Gravitz, Joshua Bryant as Walt Liebowitz, Helen Verbit as Mrs. Wilcox, Sands Hall as Barbara, Mickey Cherney as Stan Mattox, Zachary Spoon as singing telegram guy, John Kirby as delivery boy, Barry Bartle as maitre d, Lucas Dudley as Leibowitz, Stacy Sipes as Doris Wilcox, Esa Lewis as Laurie

#112 Father Knows Best?

Finally ready to be a father, Jeremy's father returns for a visit and wants to take him back to Los Angeles.

David relives old memories when four of his old high school buddies return to Sacramento for their 10 year high school reunion.

Tom and Abby fight with Jeremy's dad for custody of Jeremy.

Original Air Date: May 23, 1981 (99% sure)

Guests: Ralph Macchio as Jeremy, George Ralph Dicenzo as Mr. Andretti, ***Michael Talbott*** as Ozzie, Gordon Metcalfe as Johnski, Paul Comi as superintendant, Charlotte Stewart as Ann Cavalusi, Jay Lomack as Ralph, Richard Chaves as Bobo, Sean Allan as Wheezer

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