Ep 14. Aspirin At Seven, Dinner At Eight
- January 5, 1973
The Partridge Family season 3 episode 14 is titled "Aspirin At Seven, Dinner At Eight." The episode follows the Partridge Family as they prepare for a dinner party they're hosting for the high school's Parents' Night. Keith, who's in charge of cooking dinner, is nervous about his ability to impress the parents with his cooking skills. Meanwhile, Shirley and Laurie are worried about a miscommunication between them that may cause tension at the party.
The family spends the day preparing for the event, but chaos ensues when an unexpected visitor drops by. Shirley's Aunt Agatha, a wealthy and overbearing woman, turns up unannounced, much to the dismay of the Partridges. Aunt Agatha is critical of everything from the family's home to their cooking, making everyone feel uncomfortable in their own house.
As the dinner party commences, tensions rise among the guests, and Aunt Agatha's repeated criticisms begin to take their toll on the Partridges. It seems as though the night will be a disaster, but Keith has a surprise up his sleeve that saves the party and brings the family and their guests together.
The episode features a heartfelt moment between Shirley and Keith as she reminds him that it's not about impressing people with fancy food, but rather about being together as a family and sharing love and laughter. The message is clear that family is the most important thing, and that the love and support of loved ones will always outweigh the opinions of others.
"Aspirin At Seven, Dinner At Eight" is a heartwarming episode of The Partridge Family that underscores the importance of family and the power of love and support.