Eight Is Enough - S02E21: The Boyfriend

Name: The Boyfriend
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: 1978-02-15
Duration: 1 h

Feb 15, 1978Drama, ComedySeason 2, Episode 21

Susan and Tom are jealous when Abby spends too much time with Susan's new boyfriend she brought home for dinner, and Abby strikes up too much connection with her date. Nicholas is appointed water monitor at home during a water shortage, and gets fired for being too tough. Tommy gets into trouble at school and wrongly assumes he's home-free when the principal calls David instead of Tom.

Director: Earl Bellamy

Cast: Dick Van Patten, Betty Buckley, Grant Goodeve, Willie Aames, Dianne Kay, Connie Needham, Lani O'Grady, Adam Rich

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Eight Is Enough S02E21 Synopsis

Stream Eight Is Enough "The Boyfriend" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 1978-02-15, this episode is part of Season 2 of Eight Is Enough. Directed by Earl Bellamy, the episode showcases skilled craftsmanship behind the camera. Featuring performances from Dick Van Patten, Betty Buckley, Grant Goodeve among the cast. As part of this Drama and Comedy series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. Susan and Tom are jealous when Abby spends too much time with Susan's new boyfriend she brought home for dinner, and Abby strikes up too much connection with her date. Nicholas is appointed water monitor at home during a water shortage, and gets fi...