Ep 3. Princess and the Partridge

In season 3 episode 3 of The Partridge Family, titled "Princess and the Partridge", the family embarks on a trip to Europe for a concert tour. Along the way, they meet a young princess who seeks freedom from her royal duties and desires a taste of normalcy. The Princess, played by British actress Susan George, becomes enamored with Keith Partridge, played by actor David Cassidy.

As the family settles in for their trip, they begin to notice that they are being followed by a group of paparazzi who are trying to get a photograph of the princess. Keith decides to take matters into his own hands and helps the Princess escape from her royal guards while the family performs a concert.

The family soon realizes that the Princess has joined them on their tour and they are worried about the consequences of hiding her. Meanwhile, the Paparazzi continue to follow them everywhere they go and the Partridges try to get them off their trail.

As tensions rise, the Princess finds herself falling for Keith and confides in him about her desire for a normal life. The two spend a romantic evening on a boat ride as the family continues on with their tour. Meanwhile, the paparazzi corner the Partridges but are ultimately unsuccessful in their attempt to capture a photo of the princess.

As the tour comes to an end, the family prepares to say goodbye to the Princess. However, she decides to stay with them and revel in the freedom the Partridges represent. The episode ends with the family performing their final concert as the Princess watches from the audience with Keith by her side.

"Princess and the Partridge" tackles themes of individuality and societal expectations. Throughout the episode, the Princess yearns for the ability to make her own choices while navigating the restrictions of her royal position. The episode also touches on the idea of escaping from society's expectations and the desire for a taste of normalcy.

Overall, "Princess and the Partridge" is a heartwarming episode that showcases the tight-knit bond between the Partridge family and their willingness to take risks for the people they care about.