Ep 11. Whatever Happened to Keith Partridge
- November 24, 1972
The Partridge Family season 3 episode 11 is titled "Whatever Happened to Keith Partridge". In this episode, the Partridge family is on the verge of signing a new recording contract, but face a major problem when they realize that Keith is missing. After searching their house and his favorite hangouts, they start to worry that their lead singer may have met with foul play.
The family and their manager, Reuben Kinkaid, set out on a frantic search for Keith. They start by contacting his friends and former bandmates, but are unable to locate him. As time passes, tensions rise in the family as they begin to suspect each other of knowing something they're not saying.
Meanwhile, we see flashbacks to Keith's past, revealing his struggles with alcohol and his desire to distance himself from the family's clean-cut image. He has been spending time with a group of musicians who live a wild and carefree lifestyle, and is torn between his love for music and his loyalty to his family.
As the search intensifies, clues begin to emerge that suggest Keith has run away from his problems, and is hiding out somewhere in town. Reuben and the family continue to search tirelessly, but Keith remains elusive.
Finally, just when they are about to give up hope, the family receives a surprise visitor who leads them to Keith's whereabouts. They rush to the location and find Keith, safe but shaken, drinking in a seedy bar.
The family is overjoyed to have found Keith and bring him back home, but they know there is still work to be done. They confront Keith about his drinking and the company he has been keeping, and he is forced to face the reality of his actions. In the end, the family resolves to help Keith overcome his struggles and continue on their musical journey together.
Overall, "Whatever Happened to Keith Partridge" is a gripping and emotional episode that highlights the Partridge family's strong bond and their determination to overcome any obstacle together. Through the search for Keith, we see the family's love for each other and their resilience in the face of adversity, making for a touching and heartwarming story.
