Ep 10. The Forty-Year Itch
- November 26, 1971
The Partridge Family season 2 episode 10, titled "The Forty-Year Itch," follows the musical family as they try to help a couple reignite their love for each other. The episode starts off with a man complaining to his friend about how his marriage has lost its spark, and how he's always dreamed of being with a younger woman. The friend suggests that he go on a vacation to try and reconnect with his wife.
At the same time, the Partridge Family is preparing for a performance when they receive a call from a hotel manager who needs their help. The hotel is hosting an anniversary party for a couple who has been married for forty years, but the husband is planning to run off with a younger woman before the night is over. The manager hopes that the Partridge Family can step in and provide some entertainment to distract the husband from his plans.
The family agrees to help and arrives at the hotel just in time for the party. As they begin to perform, they notice that the husband, George, seems uninterested in the event and is constantly checking his watch. Shirley Partridge, the mother of the family, decides to take matters into her own hands and talk to George.
She finds out that he's been feeling neglected by his wife and that he's been thinking about cheating on her with a younger woman. Shirley sympathizes with George's feelings but reminds him of the importance of his marriage and the love that he still shares with his wife. She convinces George to give his wife another chance and to try and reconnect with her.
The Partridge Family continues to perform, and as the night goes on, they see a change in George. He starts to pay attention to his wife and begins to dance with her. The couple shares a sweet moment together, and as they sit down to eat their anniversary cake, George thanks the Partridge Family for their help.
In the end, the family feels proud of the impact they made on the couple's relationship. They return home with a newfound appreciation for the love and commitment required in a successful marriage. "The Forty-Year Itch" is a heartwarming episode that reminds viewers of the importance of love and the effort required to keep a relationship strong.
