Large-family drama that treated teenage life with more soap than Brady sweetness.
Why it matters
Episode guide
112 episodes across 5 seasons — titles, air dates, and synopses.
At a glance
Newspaper columnist Tom Bradford steers eight children through adolescence, loss, and a second marriage in a warm hour-long format.
Network & studio
- ABC — broadcast network
Why watch now
Watch for the cultural DNA of the 1970s — and the star power that made living rooms feel like red carpets.
Cultural impact
Large-family drama that treated teenage life with more soap than Brady sweetness.
Creators
William Blinn
Key cast
- Dick Van Patten as Tom Bradford
- Betty Buckley as Abby Bradford
- Grant Goodeve as David Bradford
- Willie Aames as Tommy Bradford
- Adam Rich as Nicholas Bradford
Flash facts
- Based on the life/book of columnist Thomas Braden.
- Bridged sitcom warmth and drama serialization.
- Theme and cast made it a late-70s family staple.
FAQ
What network aired Eight Is Enough?
Eight Is Enough is associated with ABC (1977–1981).
Why is Eight Is Enough in the TV Flash top 100 for the 1970s?
Large-family drama that treated teenage life with more soap than Brady sweetness.
Who are the key names behind Eight Is Enough?
Creators and principals include William Blinn.
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