Eight Is Enough - S04E01: Merle the Pearl

Name: Merle the Pearl
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: 1979-09-05
Duration: 1 h

Sep 05, 1979Drama, ComedySeason 4, Episode 1

Nicholas and Susan meet Merle the Pearl, a local minor league baseball player. Nicholas is upset that his young girlfriend is moving out of town and wants to introduce her to Merle the Pearl to impress her before she leaves. Frustrated by the gas shortage, Tom agrees to buy a new, fuel-efficient car. Merle falls for Susan and Nicholas gets his first kiss

Director: Stan Lathan

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

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01Merle the PearlSep 05, 1979 02The Cupid CrisisSep 12, 1979 03I Do, I Do, I Do, I DoSep 19, 1979 04Ten Ships in the NightSep 26, 1979 05The Night They Raided BradfordsOct 03, 1979 06The Devil and Mr. BradfordOct 24, 1979 07Big Shoes, Little FeetOct 31, 1979 08Fathers and Other Strangers (1)Nov 07, 1979 09Fathers and Other Strangers (2)Nov 07, 1979 10Letter to One BradfordNov 14, 1979 11Separate WaysNov 21, 1979 12ArrivalsNov 28, 1979 13Brotherhood, SisterhoodDec 05, 1979 14Mary, He's MarriedDec 12, 1979 15My Son, the Prom QueenJan 09, 1980 16The Courage To BeJan 16, 1980 17Semi-Centennial BradfordJan 23, 1980 18The CommitmentJan 30, 1980 19Seven More Days in FebruaryFeb 06, 1980 20The Return of Joe SimonsFeb 13, 1980 21Bradford vs. BradfordFeb 27, 1980 22MemoriesMar 05, 1980 23Official PositionsMar 19, 1980 24A Matter of MentorsMar 26, 1980 25Roll Over BradfordApr 02, 1980 26A Little TriangleApr 09, 1980 27(Finally) Grad NightApr 30, 1980

Eight Is Enough S04E01 Synopsis

Stream Eight Is Enough "Merle the Pearl" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 1979-09-05, this episode is part of Season 4 of Eight Is Enough. Directed by Stan Lathan, 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. Nicholas and Susan meet Merle the Pearl, a local minor league baseball player. Nicholas is upset that his young girlfriend is moving out of town and wants to introduce her to Merle the Pearl to impress her before she leaves. Frustrated by the g...