The Partridge Family_
The Partridge Family is an American television sitcom series about a widowed mother and her five children who embark on a music career.
Created By
Bernard Slade
Network
ABC
Episodes
96
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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Overview
The Partridge Family has 4 seasons with 96 episodes spanning 1970-1974.
Shirley Jones →
Year context
The Partridge Family first aired 56 years ago in 1970.
CAST (7)
SEASONS (4 seasons, 96 episodes)
SEASON 1
01
What? and Get Out of Show Business?
Recently widowed mother, Shirley Partridge who's struggling to raise her five children who are playing in a band and, Shirley works a bank teller. Older…
02
The Sound of Money
A minor fender bender turns into a major pain for the Partridges when they decide to fight a fraudulent lawsuit from Whiplash Willie. Guest Stars:…
03
Whatever Happened to the Old Songs
Shirley's dad is having a mid-life crisis and decides to hit the road with the band to pursue his long-lost dream of being a star,…
04
See Here, Private Partridge!
Just as they're about to record their first album, the Partridges have a bomb dropped on them: ten-year-old Danny's been drafted into the Army. Guest…
05
When Mother Gets Married
Shirley begins dating an old flame but the kids are suspicious of him, especially when they see him leave a jewelry store with a beautiful…
06
Love at First Slight
Now that their record is out, Keith finds himself with major girl trouble: he cannot keep them away from him! But his troubles really begin…
07
Danny and the Mob
While performing in Las Vegas, Danny tutors the beautiful girlfriend of a mob boss in finances so she can leave town and finds himself with…
08
But the Memory Lingers On
The Partridge Family is about to leave a different kind of lasting impression on their audience after a skunk hitches a ride on their bus…
09
Did You Hear the One About Danny Partridge?
After a mishap onstage leaves the audience laughing, Danny takes it upon himself to provide a little comic relief to their show. Unfortunately, he's not…
10
Go Directly to Jail
The Partridge Family find themselves with a captive audience when they perform at a prison, but then find themselves being held captive by a prisoner…
11
This Is My Song
While Keith struggles with a creative dry spell, Danny attempts to write his first hit. Their sibling rivalry peaks when Danny writes a great song…
12
My Son, the Feminist
Keith promises his feminist girlfriend that the Partridge Family will perform at an upcoming rally, which puts them under attack from the morality watchdog group…
13
Star Quality
When Danny gets singled out in a review by a prominent journalist, the praise goes to his head and he decides to go solo. But…
14
The Red Woodloe Story
During a stopover in a small town, the Partridges offer to revive the career of a folk legend who's been out of circulation for twenty…
15
Mom Drops Out
Reuben books a European tour but there's one condition: the groovy promoter thinks Shirley's too old. She quits the band, but discovers she has fans…
16
Old Scrapmouth
Laurie gets braces right before a television show comes to film the band. As if that isn't bad enough, when they begin to play, her…
17
Why Did the Music Stop?
Shirley has doubts about what being on the road is doing to the Partridges' lives so she suggests they take a break and start living…
18
Soul Club
Due to a booking mix-up, two Detroit club owners expecting the Temptations get the Partridge Family instead. Can they find an audience in Motown? Guest…
19
To Play or Not to Play
Laurie jumps on the anti-establishment bandwagon when the hotel workers where they're scheduled to perform go out on strike and she refuses to cross the…
20
They Shoot Managers, Don't They?
The Partridges are happy for Reuben when he falls in love and decides to marry, even though his new life doesn't include managing the band…
21
Partridge up a Pear Tree
Danny forces Keith to put the brakes on his spending when his car drains his finances and he realizes he may not be able to…
22
Road Song
The Partridges find themselves in the middle of a domestic squabble when they give a ride to a teenage girl—who turns out to be a…
23
Not with My Sister, You Don't!
The rumor mill starts buzzing at school when a hot new guy arrives on campus. Keith initially sees him as a rival until Laurie, who…
24
A Partridge by Any Other Name
A series of coincidences leads Danny to believe he was adopted and there doesn't seem to be anything anyone can say to convince him he's…
25
A Knight in Shining Armor
When the Partridges introduce a hip, multi-talented musician to a square, tone-deaf poet, no one expects them to score a hit—but somehow they manage to…
SEASON 2
01
Dora, Dora, Dora
Stillman Kelly asks his old buddy Reuben to manage his daughter Dora, who is an aspiring singer. Unfortunately, when she auditions in front of Reuben…
02
In 25 Words or Less
To raise money and create publicity, Ruben hosts a contest where the winner can spend a week with the Partridges at their home. An elderly…
03
A Man Called Snake
Keith gave an interview for a magazine and revealed that Laurie has a crush on a classmate, Harry Murphy. Laurie is upset and says it…
04
The Undergraduate
Shirley enrolls in college using her maiden name so her real name does not draw unwanted attention. A younger classmate develops a crush on her.…
05
Anatomy of a Tonsil
Danny's sore throat is diagnosed as tonsillitis and he has to have his tonsils removed. He is nervous about the operation, and when it is…
06
Whatever Happened to Moby Dick?
Danny is interested in the whales singing and tells the family they need to include whales in their act to show their support of ecology.
07
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Partridge
Keith decides he has to be a better role model to his younger brothers and sisters, but it seems like everything backfires.
08
Days of Acne and Roses
The grocery guy who delivers to the Partridges has a crush on Laurie, but he feels shy around her. He wants to ask her out,…
09
A Tale of Two Hamsters
Danny and the two other younger children tell Shirley they have decided to go in the hamster business. When the two hamsters multiple with their…
10
The Forty-Year Itch
Shirley's father visits and announces he left home and plans to go to Big Spur. Minutes later, her mother shows up and says she ran…
11
I Can Get It for You Retail
Danny sees his mother looking at a mink coat in a store window, and with Shirley's birthday coming up, Danny decides to buy it for…
12
Guess Who's Coming to Drive?
Reuben sets up an aggressive summer tour schedule. Shirley does not want to go on tour as it is tiring to drive all day and…
13
Don't Bring Your Guns to Town, Santa
After performing in Vegas on Christmas Eve, the Partridges start the drive home. The bus breaks down in a town with one inhabitant. Disappointed about…
14
Where Do Mermaids Go?
Driving home after a tour, the Partridges stop for a picnic on a country road and meet a young woman who likes to travel alone…
15
Home Is Where the Heart Was
After being scolded from a mess, Chris and Tracy decided to run away from home but, ended up at Ruben's apartment causing mayhem.
16
Fellini, Bergman, and Partridge
After seeing some experimental films at a theater, Keith says he can do better than any they saw. Keith pulls out the video camera and…
17
Waiting for Bolero
Keith wants his own apartment so he can have some peace and quiet to write music. Shirley reluctantly agrees to let him move into a…
18
I Am Curious Partridge
Danny gets a job writing articles about the Partridge Family for the local newspaper. To be sure his article is a success, he embellishes the…
19
My Heart Belongs to a Two Car Garage
Chris and Tracy invite a street worker into their home. He says he is a world-class Russian painter and says he can paint a work…
20
Hel-l-l-p
It's a battle of the sexes as Shirley and Laurie prove to their male chauvinist counterparts to be better able to handle the wilderness.
21
Promise Her Anything, But Give Her a Punch
Danny has a crush on a classmate and they go through the ritual of pretending not to like each other. But for Gloria, she likes…
22
The Partridge Papers
The school newspaper is collecting items for an auction to raise money. While Laurie is out, Danny accidentally grabs the wrong box with Laurie's items…
23
All's War in Love and Fairs
As the Partridges start their vacation, the bus breaks down in a small town. The locals want them to do a benefit show to help…
24
Who Is Max Ledbetter and Why Is He Saying All Those Terrible Things?
The Partridges hire a psychic performer for Tracy's birthday party. Keith and Danny keep asking for predictions about their lives, so the psychic asks them…
SEASON 3
01
This Male Chauvinist Piggy Went to Market
Its role reversal time in the Partridge household as Keith takes home economics and Laurie takes auto shop. Keith struggles with cooking make him the…
02
M is for the Many Things
Shirley is awarded Mother of the Year by a magazine. The family travel by bus to Sacramento to accept the award. Taking the back road…
03
Princess and the Partridge
A princess flies into town with the express purpose of having a date with Keith. They find it difficult to act natural around each other…
04
Each Dawn I Diet
Danny wants to lose weight to impress a girl. Shirley puts him on a diet. After a week, he weighs more because of cheating. Ruben…
05
A Penny for His Thoughts
Snake, a motorcyclist friend of the Partridges, visits and wants help with the woman he loves. Snake proposed marriage, but he was turned down. Shirley…
06
You're Only Young Twice
Danny is tired of being a young child. He wants to be included in the grown-up decisions and events. His efforts to show he is…
07
The Modfather
Shirley's parents visit, and they try to find a hidden meaning from every sound and sentence when these are simple every day things. Soon, the…
08
A Likely Candidate
A politician running for office asks the Partridge family to perform at one of his rallies. Shirley goes out with him to discuss political views…
09
Swiss Family Partridge
he Partridge Family perform at a ski resort. After their two week tour, they head for a vacation at a secluded rustic cabin in the…
10
Ain't Loveth Grand?
Greg, a former childhood friend of Laurie's, returns to town and reconnects. Turns out he is now a minister. They go out together and have…
11
Whatever Happened to Keith Partridge?
A talent agent sees Keith and offers him a screen test for a Hollywood movie. He practices his scene and drives to the studio with…
12
Nag, Nag, Nag
Danny wins a horse and he wants to keep him at home. Shirley explains how impractical it is and Danny keeps arguing why it is…
13
For Sale by Owner
The Partridges start looking at new homes, but first have to sell their current home. Shirley keeps making it difficult for prospective buyers to buy…
14
Aspirin at 7, Dinner at 8
After a date, Shirley tries to discourage her recently re-acquainted former pediatrician from pursuing a relationship with her.
15
For Whom the Bell Tolls... and Tolls... and Tolls
Ruben has a burglar alarm installed in the Partridge home for their security. They keep setting off the alarm accidentally so much that everyone starts…
16
Trial of the Partridge One
Laurie must stand trial after being accused of a deed committed by a classmate.
17
I Left My Heart in Cincinnati
While the Partridges perform several days at an amusement park, Keith meets the public relations host. Keith has a crush on her.
18
The Eleven-Year Itch
Shirley's recent boyfriend, the politician, comes to town. He brings his daughter along. While Shirley and Dick enjoy being together, his daughter has a crush…
19
Bedknobs and Drumsticks
A chicken fast food place wants the Partridges to appear in his commercials. Ruben signs the contract. The family agree because the commercial is supposed…
20
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex... But Couldn't Pronounce
School finals are approaching and Keith has a problem in one course. America's heartthrob is failing Sex Education. The teacher seems to be picking on…
21
Forgive Us Our Debits
Shirley buys a $29 cuckoo clock from the local department store and charges it. When the bill arrives she's being charged $290. She goes to…
22
The Partridge Connection
The Partridges are to be presented an award for the Citizenship Award. Meanwhile, one of Danny's friends goads him on to shoplift something from a…
23
The Selling of the Partridge
Laurie comes home from school excited because her friend Phyllis asked her to be a campaign manager for student body president. The excitement changes to…
24
Diary of a Mad Millionaire
A reclusive millionaire who's a fan of the Partridges pays them to perform for him at his home. And he follows them around buying out…
25
Me and My Shadow
The Partridges attend a lecture given by a mystery writer. The Partridges & author get into a discussion as to whether his stories are realistic.…
SEASON 4
01
Hate Thy Neighbor
During a practice session, a young boy walks into the garage. He & his family just moved into the neighborhood. The mother does not like…
02
None But the Onely
Keith wants to date the new girl in school, but she does not want to go with him because he has a love 'em and…
03
Beethoven, Brahms and Partridge
Keith's newest girlfriend is a cellist in the school band. Rachel thinks Keith is wasting his talent on rock and roll songs, and convinces him…
04
The Strike-Out King
Danny has started following Keith and Laurie around all the time. He even tries dressing and acting like Keith. Ruben suggests he try baseball so…
05
Reuben Kincaid Lives
Shirley tells the children they have to start being nice to Reuben. But since he is not used to this new attitude, he thinks it…
06
Double Trouble
Keith does not have a date for a party after the popular girl at school declines his date request, citing another date, so Laurie sets…
07
The Last of Howard
The Partridges are on a cruise ship. Laurie meets a handsome, charming man who seems to have an interest in her. He say he is…
08
The Diplomat
An ambassador who is visiting the town asks Shirley out on a first date. The date is a disaster starting with the ambassador being late…
09
Heartbreak Keith
At college, Keith enrolls in a sociology course. He is partnered with an older woman to work on a paper. He finds himself attracted to…
10
A Day of Honesty
Danny goes to see a movie but sneaks in without paying. He is caught, and Shirley imposes a punishment on the whole family by having…
11
Al in the Family
While Ruben is out of town, his nephew takes over managing the Partridges. He is not cut out for the job.
12
Maid in San Pueblo
Shirley's mother (Amanda) and father (Walter) argue over Amanda wanting a job outside the house. She leaves home and goes to Shirley's home. Amanda gets…
13
Art for Mom's Sake
Shirley goes to an art school for classes. Her teacher raves about her work, but the family knows it is not good. It seems the…
14
Two for the Show
Reuben manages a new twin singing act, but the boys have a crush on Laurie. They won't perform until they get a date from her.
15
Danny Drops Out
Danny seems to be getting into a lot of trouble at school, and now decided to drop out. Shirley and his teacher discuss how to…
16
Queen for a Minute
Laurie's friend Frankie tries out for the school basketball team but is rejected because she is a girl. Laurie runs for homecoming queen so she…
17
Danny Converts
Danny has a new girlfriend at school. Renee is Jewish, so Danny pretends to be Jewish. Danny meets her father, who says he would like…
18
Miss Partridge, Teacher
Laurie excitedly tells her mother she has been selected to be a peer teacher at school. She is assigned seventh grade English, which just happens…
19
Keith and Lauriebelle
Laurie wants Danny to take over one of her babysitting jobs so she can go skiing. Danny refuses, but Keith agrees to do it -…
20
Morning Becomes Electric
Danny has a promotional plan to show the Partridges conserves energy. The newspaper does an article to show their energy saving ways. It creates a…
21
Pin It on Danny
It's Shirley's birthday and the family and Ruben gather to celebrate. Danny's gift is a beautiful broach. He does not tell Shirley he found it…
22
...---... (S.O.S.)
Shirley is surprised to learn that an old boyfriend is in town to make a speech. It turns out he is now a navy Captain…
SERIES INFO
4
Seasons
96
Episodes
30 min/ep
Per Episode
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
Bernard Slade
NETWORKS (1)
ABC
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Partridge Family about?
The Partridge Family is an American television sitcom series about a widowed mother and her five children who embark on a music career.
Where can I watch The Partridge Family?
The Partridge Family is available on The Roku Channel, Tubi. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does The Partridge Family have?
The Partridge Family has 4 seasons with 96 episodes total.
Who created The Partridge Family?
The Partridge Family was created by Bernard Slade.
Who stars in The Partridge Family?
The cast of The Partridge Family includes Shirley Jones, David Cassidy, Susan Dey, Danny Bonaduce, Brian Forster.
What is the rating of The Partridge Family?
The Partridge Family has a rating of 6.8 out of 10 based on 30 votes on TMDB.
Is The Partridge Family still running?
The Partridge Family has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (2)
Comedy
Family
