Shirley Jones
Shirley Renfrew Partridge
Series SeasonSeason 3 episodes1972
The Partridge Family
Season 3
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Episode 11972-09-15
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 target of barbs from the school bully and things really heat up when Laurie gives the tough a judo flip. Now Keith is challenged to a fight and must face up to the bully even if it means getting his face turned to hamburger.
Episode 21972-09-22
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 leads them to wrong turns, lost wallet, traffic tickets, and other annoyances.
Episode 31972-09-29
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 until the princess tells all to relax. Keith & the princess manage to slip away from bodyguards.
Episode 41972-10-06
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 teases him about no will power so they decide to tackle their own vices - Danny's food and Ruben's smoking.
Episode 51972-10-13
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 and the family play cupid for Snake.
Episode 61972-10-20
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 mature only annoys his family.
Episode 71972-10-27
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 Partridge family is finding faults with everything and arguing with each other.
Episode 81972-11-03
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 and they form a close bond. Keith is jealous and work for his campaign to keep an eye on him.
Episode 91972-11-10
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 mountains. Their days of relaxation turns into mud slides, constant rain, and gloom.
Episode 1030 min1972-11-17
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 a great time catching up on their lives. Laurie starts to fall for him and Shirley is worried.
Episode 1130 min1972-11-24
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 the whole family. Keith is offered the part, and as he packs, he finds out he lost the part just that fast.
Episode 121972-12-08
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 a winning proposition. The horse has a problem - it does not sleep.
Episode 131972-12-29
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 the house so they take it off the market. Ruben accidentally signs a contract to sell.
Episode 141973-01-05
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.
Episode 151973-01-12
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 to ignore it. When a real burglar breaks in, no one realizes it is a real break in.
Episode 161973-01-19
Trial of the Partridge One
Laurie must stand trial after being accused of a deed committed by a classmate.
Episode 1730 min1973-01-26
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.
Episode 181973-02-02
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 on Danny and he cannot escape her.
Episode 191973-02-09
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 to be tasteful. However, there is a last minute change that is not so tasteful.
Episode 2030 min1973-02-23
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 Keith and it takes some work to find out why it seems like that.
Episode 2130 min1973-03-02
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 the department store and learns that their new automated system misprinted it. So the man in charge rectifies it. When her new bill arrives it says she owes $2900. She then closes her account at the store. Later someone from the collection agency says she owes the department store $29000. Also everyone whom she's been doing business like the grocery store where she cashes checks and her plumber have been getting word that her ...
Episode 2230 min1973-03-09
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 store. Danny steals, but then he is guilt-ridden.
Episode 2330 min1973-03-16
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 a constant battle when Keith announces he is running for president - against Phyllis.
Episode 2430 min1973-03-23
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 every show. Eventually they invite him to stay with them where he tries to keep a low profile.
Episode 2530 min1973-03-30
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. He makes them an offer - they can hide, and he will find them all within 24 hours.