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Family Affair
Family Affair is an American sitcom that aired on CBS from September 12, 1966 to September 9, 1971. The series explored the trials of well-to-do civil engineer and bachelor Bill Davis as he attempted to raise his brother's orphaned children in his luxury New York City apartment. Davis' traditional English gentleman's gentleman, Mr. Giles French, also had adjustments to make as he became saddled with the responsibility of caring for 15-year-old Cissy and the 6-year-old twins, Jody and Buffy. The show ran for 138 episodes. Family Affair was created and produced by Don Fedderson, also known for My Three Sons and The Millionaire.
- Created by:
- Don Fedderson, Edmund L. Hartmann
- Cast:
- Brian Keith, Sebastian Cabot, Kathy Garver, Anissa Jones
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- United States of America
- Network:
- CBS
Episode guide
Seasons
Season 4
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
★ 6.0No Uncle Is an Island
1969-09-25After Bill returns from a vacation, the kids decide to let him just kick back and relax, but constant interruptions make that totally impossible.
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E02
Episode 2
★ 6.0The Wings of an Angel
1969-10-02An ex-convict ask Bill for help finding a job
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E03
Episode 3
★ 5.0Uncle Prince Charming
1969-10-09Cissy's friend falls for Uncle Bill.
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E04
Episode 4
Cissy's Apartment
1969-10-16Cissy's independence is put to the test when she decides to stay in her own apartment with a friend. Her family wil not leave her alone, but when they stop coming, she feels lonesome for them.
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E05
Episode 5
The Jody Affair
1969-10-23While Jody is playing with his friends at school, a window gets broken and Jody is blamed for it. When Jody is suspended, Bill considers taking him to a private school. He reconsiders when one of Jody's friends confesses to breaking the window.
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E06
Episode 6
With This Ring
1969-10-30Cissy and Gregg decide to get engaged.
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E07
Episode 7
★ 4.0What's Funny About a Broken Leg?
1969-11-06Buffy gets a broken leg and the family tries to cheer her up, but to no avail.
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E08
Episode 8
The Birthday Boy
1969-11-13The twins plan a surprise birthday party for Mr. French.
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E09
Episode 9
★ 6.0The Stowaway
1969-11-20Buffy and Jody discover a runaway orphan and decides to keep him without Mr. French knowing about it.
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E10
Episode 10
★ 6.0Number One Boy
1969-12-04Bill's valet from Hong Kong usurps French's place.
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E11
Episode 11
A Tale of Two Travels
1969-12-11Cissy stays with a friend while the rest of the family goes to Boston. Subsequently, no one has a good time.
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E12
Episode 12
★ 7.0Maudie
1969-12-18A rich, titled English widow proposes to French.
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E13
Episode 13
★ 4.0Goodbye Harold
1969-12-25Buffy's hamster runs away in the park.
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E14
Episode 14
The Girl Graduate
1970-01-01Graduate Cissy plans to stay out all night.
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E15
Episode 15
Grandpa, Sir
1970-01-08The siblings' long-absent grandfather pays a visit.
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E16
Episode 16
★ 6.0Marooned
1970-01-15Mr. French and the twins are snowbound in Vermont.
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E17
Episode 17
★ 6.0Mr. Osaki's Tree
1970-01-22A bonsai tree given to Jody begins to die.
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E18
Episode 18
★ 7.0The Language of Love
1970-01-29 · 30mBill asks a doctor to help Buffy's pal who is disabled.
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E19
Episode 19
The Inheritance
1970-02-05 · 30mThe twins get a small inheritance.
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E20
Episode 20
★ 6.0There Goes New York
1970-02-12 · 30mA tidal wave is predicted for New York and the kids get scared.
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E21
Episode 21
★ 7.0Wouldn't It Be Loverly
1970-02-19 · 30mBuffy and Jody meets a kid named George whose parents let him do whatever he pleases. The twins wanna be treated that way, too, but Uncle Bill teaches them a lesson in early independence they will never forget.
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Episode 22
★ 6.0The Boys Against the Girls
1970-02-26 · 30mJody is a victim of peer pressure when he is forced to choose between a stickball team and taking up for Buffy, who the team ridicules.
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E23
Episode 23
The Old Cowhand
1970-03-05 · 30mJody meets his favorite movie western hero, Chaps Callahan, and makes friends with him. Jody decides to introduce Chap to his friends, and finds out that he is not the same as he was in his movies. Jody is disheartened because Chap is not who he used to be, and Chap reassures him that he is the same person, just older.
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Episode 24
★ 6.0Angel in the Family
1970-03-12 · 30mMr French tries to help a friend by talking to the daughter about the life of being an actress. His efforts are negated when Bill finds the daughter an acting position.
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E25
Episode 25
Family in Paradise: Part 1
1970-03-26 · 30mBill takes the family and Mr French to Tahiti for a vacation. Everyone enjoys the place.
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E26
Episode 26
Family in Paradise: Part 2
1970-04-02 · 30mUncle Bill considers having everyone stay in Tahiti and live there.
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Brian Keith
Bill Davis
Sebastian Cabot
Mr. Giles French
Kathy Garver
Cissy Davis
Anissa Jones
Buffy Davis
Johnny Whitaker
Jody Davis