Valentines Special Episode
Simon's (David Gallagher) paid dating service is becoming profitable until Cecilia (Ashlee Simpson) rats him out to Eric (Stephen Collins). Meanwhile, when Mary (Jessica Biel) threatens to leave home over her relationship with Captain Jack Smith (Grant Goodeve, Eight Is Enough), who is twice her age, Eric confronts Jack who lets the news slip that he and Mary are relocating to Fort Lauderdale.
Season Premiere | monday | 8/7c Fresh from her break-up with Ben (Geoff Stults), Mary (Jessica Biel) desperately tries to keep her mysterious new boyfriend, Captain Jack Smith (Grant Goodeve, Eight Is Enough) a secret. When he unexpectedly shows up at the Camden home, no one is more surprised than Eric (Stephen Collins) to see the good-looking 40-something pilot standing in the doorway. Meanwhile, Kevin (George Stults) invites his gorgeous new rookie partner Roxanne (Rachel Blanchard, Clueless) over to meet Lucy (Beverley Mitchell) who takes one look at her and flies into a jealous frenzy. Catherine Hicks, David Gallagher, Mackenzie Rosman, Adam LaVorgna, Ashlee Simpson (sister of pop sensation Jessica Simpson) and Nick and Zack Brino also star. Tony Mordente directed the episode written by Brenda Hampton.
Captain Jack Smith's (guest star Grant Goodeve, Eight Is Enough) father (Pat Boone) pays a visit to Eric (Stephen Collins) and Annie (Catherine Hicks) to accuse Mary (Jessica Biel) of seducing his son. Meanwhile, Simon (David Gallagher) is faced with a grown-up decision when a pregnant friend seeks his help in giving up her baby; Kevin (Geoff Stults) reads Lucy's (Beverley Mitchell) diary which stirs up trouble in her relationship with Ben (George Stults); and Ruthie (Mackenzie Rosman) winds up in the principal's (Cindy Williams) office after she and a classmate have a disagreement over a monkey. Adam LaVorgna, Ashlee Simpson, Rachel Blanchard and Nikolas and Lorenzo Brino also star. Harry Harris directed the episode written by creator/executive producer Brenda Hampton.
When Eric (Stephen Collins) learns that he must undergo double bypass surgery, he calls a family meeting to share the news but loses his nerve at the last minute and decides the group should go bowling instead. His odd behavior surprises everyone, especially Annie (Catherine Hicks) who grows more concerned when Eric's brother-in-law Hank (guest star Ed Begley Jr.) shows up unexpectedly. Meanwhile, Robbie (Adam LaVorgna) pesters Kevin (George Stults) about helping him make a parking ticket disappear; and Lucy (Beverley Mitchell) continues to question whether Kevin has ever been with another woman. David Gallagher, Beverley Mitchell, Mackenzie Rosman, Ashlee Simpson, Geoff Stults, Rachel Blanchard and Nikolas and Lorenzo Brino also star. Tony Mordente directed the episode written by Sue Tenney.
Lucy (Beverley Mitchell) is asked by a developmentally challenged friend, Paul (guest star Gordon Billinger), to convince his parents to let him join a traveling troupe of puppeteers, The Famous People Players. Eric (Stephen Collins) is feeling low because he is stuck at home recovering from surgery, so Annie (Catherine Hicks) asks the kids to help make him feel needed by going to him with their problems. Ruthie (Mackenzie Rosman) takes this suggestion to heart and secretly tells Eric how he should be helping everyone with their romantic entanglements. His meddling leads to chaos for everyone involved. David Gallagher, Adam LaVorgna, Ashlee Simpson, George Stults, Geoff Stults, Rachel Blanchard, Nikolas and Lorenzo Brino also star. Joel Feigenbaum directed the episode written by Sue Tenney.
The extended Camden clan wrestles with their emotions as they await the outcome of Eric's (Stephen Collins) double bypass surgery. While under anesthesia, Eric hallucinates that he's Elvis, performing "I'm All Shook Up," "Don't Be Cruel," "Teddy Bear" and "Rock-A-Hula-Baby." On the romance front, Lucy (Beverley Mitchell) finally realizes that Kevin (George Stults) is the one and that she's ready to marry him, but he refuses to propose until Eric gives them his blessing. Catherine Hicks, David Gallagher, Mackenzie Rosman, Adam LaVorgna, Ashlee Simpson, Geoff Stults, Rachel Blanchard and Nikolas and Lorenzo Brino also star. Paul Snider directed the episode written by Sue Tenney
Eric (Stephen Collins) is stunned to find out the church has hired a new associate pastor, Chandler Hampton (London), to help out while he recovers. Meanwhile, Lucy (Beverley Mitchell) is furious when she and Ruthie (Mackenzie Rosman) spot Kevin (George Stults) and Roxanne (Rachel Blanchard) in a jewelry store; Simon (David Gallagher) listens, unenthusiastically, while Cecilia (Ashlee Simpson) tells him all about her new French boyfriend; and a loud, chain-smoking housekeeper (guest-star Phyllis Diller) arrives to provide order in the Camden household. Catherine Hicks, Adam LaVorgna, Geoff Stults, Nikolas and Lorenzo Brino also star. Tony Mordente directed the episode written by Brenda Hampton.
Eric (Stephen Collins) and Rabbi Glass (Richard Lewis) pay a visit to the church to spy on the new associate pastor (Jeremy London). Meanwhile, Ruthie is in big trouble when she's caught slow dancing with her boyfriend when she's supposed to be babysitting Sam (Nikolas Brino) and David (Lorenzo Brino); and Kevin (George Stults) has some explaining to do to Lucy (Beverley Mitchell) after he runs into his ex-wife (guest-star Mindy Burbano, Entertainement Reporter on "The KTLA Morning News").
Mon Nov 18/02 8:00p et/pt (WB) (New) Lost Souls: Eric makes a life-altering decision following surgery; Lucy turns to the new pastor for advice when she sees Kevin and Roxanne dancing at the pool hall.
Mon Nov 25/02 8:00p et/pt (WB) (New) Female Trouble: While hosting a call-in show at a college radio station, Eric fields a call from a student threatening to commit suicide. Usher guest stars.
January 27 "It's Not Always About You" Annie is plagued with curiosity about what goes on during Eric's therapy,while Lucy tries everything to get excused from jury duty, Chandler confesses the extent of his feelings for Roxanne, and Ruthie fears that her parents may be heading for divorce court after overhearing them fight. Writer: Lawrence H. Levy Director: Joel Feigenbaum
January 20 "Back in the Saddle Again" Eric begrudgingly agrees to see a therapist in order to appease Annie, while, Simon is ecstatic when Cecilia's father agrees to let him see Cecilia, and Ruthie is shocked to learn that her new friend Katelyn (Katelyn Salmont) suffers from cystic fibrosis. Writer: Brenda Hampton Director: Tony Mordente
7th heaven: Smoking Eric (Stephen Collins) reaches out to Chandler (Jeremy London) after learning that his father is dying of lung cancer, but Chandler refuses his help and pushes him away. Meanwhile, Lucy (Beverley Mitchell) accepts a dinner date with Chandler's chain-smoking tattooed twin brother Sid (guest-star Jason London) in an attempt to make Kevin (George Stults) jealous enough to propose; Annie (Catherine Hicks) is shocked when she finds a pack of cigarettes in Simon's (David Gallagher) room; and Ruthie's (Mackenzie Rosman) friend Peter (guest-star Scotty Leavenworth) begs her to lie and not tell his mother that he smokes. Nikolas and Lorenzo Brino, Geoff Stults and Rachel Blanchard also star. Tony Mordente directed the episode written by co-executive producer Sue Tenney.
7th heaven: I Love Lucy Kevin (George Stults) goes all out to create the perfect romantic setting for Valentine's Day, and invites all the Camdens, his brother Ben (Geoff Stults) and their mom (guest-star Bo Derek) to be there with him when he finally gets down on one knee to propose to Lucy (Beverley Mitchell). Meanwhile, Roxanne (Rachel Blanchard) overhears Chandler (Jeremy London) practicing his own proposal to her but she asks him to wait so they won't steal Lucy and Kevin's thunder. Jazz great Bobby Short performs. Stephen Collins, Catherine Hicks, David Gallagher, Ashlee Simpson, Mackenzie Rosman, Nikolas and Lorenzo Brino also star. Joel Feigenbaum directed the episode written by creator and executive producer Brenda Hampton.
Lucy (Beverley Mitchell) confesses to Eric (Stephen Collins) that it will break her heart if he doesn't perform the ceremony at her wedding and he struggles with the decision to return to the church. Meanwhile, Simon (David Gallagher) catches Cecilia's (Ashlee Simpson) father's (guest-star Brad Maule General Hospital) business manager stealing from petty cash; Roxanne's (Rachel Blanchard) policeman father (guest-star John Bennet Perry) tries to bully Chandler (Jeremy London) into ending his relationship with Roxanne; and Annie (Catherine Hicks) hijacks Lucy's wedding by making all of the decisions herself without paying attention to any of Lucy's wishes.
When Eric (Stephen Collins) and Annie (Catherine Hicks) learn that their friends, Morgan (guest-star Dorian Harewood) and Patricia (guest-star Olivia Brown), are facing a marital crisis, they draw on their own recent problems to stop their friends from making the same mistakes. Meanwhile, juggling her studies and planning her wedding leaves Lucy (Beverly Mitchell) stressed, but when she confides to Kevin (George Stults) that she might quit school, he threatens to call off the wedding; Simon (David Gallagher) and Cecilia (Ashlee Simpson) get kicked out of a G-rated movie when they are caught making-out; Ruthie tries to find Ben (Geoff Stults) a new girlfriend; and Roxanne decides to resign from the police force when her father (guest-star John Bennet Perry) is involved in a shooting that becomes personal.
Reverend Camden (Stephen Collins) and Chandler (Jeremy London) enlist the help of Ms. Bink (guest star Eileen Brennan) to raise money for the church's leaky roof, but it turns out she needs a little help of her own. Meanwhile, Ruthie's (Mackenzie Rosman) boyfriend, Peter (guest star Scotty Leavenworth), suspects that his mother's new boyfriend has some secrets to hide; and Lucy (Beverley Mitchell) and Roxanne (Rachel Blanchard) have a girls' night out on the town during which Lucy shares intimate details of her newlywed life. Catherine Hicks, David Gallagher, Nikolas and Lorenzo Brino and Ashlee Simpson also star. Harry Harris directed the episode written by creator and executive producer Brenda Hampton & Elaine Arata.
When a storm threatens to postpone Lucy (Beverly Mitchell) and Kevin's (George Stults) wedding, everyone scrambles to make it to the church in time. Mary (guest-star Jessica Biel) barely catches the last flight in and brings a surprise guest with her; Chandler (Jeremy London) and Roxanne (Rachel Blanchard) rush to pick up Ben (Geoff Stults) and his mother (guest star Bo Derek, 10) who are stranded at the airport, but tensions run high and a fist fight breaks out; and Matt (guest star Barry Watson) gives Lucy some very special brotherly advice when she confesses to pre-wedding jitters. Additional guest stars include Phyllis Diller and Ed Begley, Jr. David Gallagher, Mackenzie Rosman, Nikolas and Lorenzo Brino and Ashlee Simpson also star. Tony Mordente directed the episode written by creator and executive producer Brenda Hampton.
Reverend Camden (Stephen Collins) and Chandler (Jeremy London) enlist the help of Ms. Bink (guest star Eileen Brennan) to raise money for the church's leaky roof, but it turns out she needs a little help of her own. Meanwhile, Ruthie's (Mackenzie Rosman) boyfriend, Peter (guest star Scotty Leavenworth), suspects that his mother's new boyfriend has some secrets to hide; and Lucy (Beverley Mitchell) and Roxanne (Rachel Blanchard) have a girls' night out on the town during which Lucy shares intimate details of her newlywed life. Catherine Hicks, David Gallagher, Nikolas and Lorenzo Brino and Ashlee Simpson also star. Harry Harris directed the episode written by creator and executive producer Brenda Hampton & Elaine Arata.
After Ruthie's (Mackenzie Rosman) boyfriend Peter (guest star Scotty Leavenworth) grows more suspicious of his mother's (guest star Shannon Kenny) new fianc� (guest star William R. Moses), Reverend Camden (Stephen Collins) steps in to counsel the threesome and get to the root of their problems. Meanwhile, Chandler (Jeremy London) provides pre-marital counseling to a couple (guest-stars Mayim bialik and Bradley White) who don't seem destined for the altar; Cecilia (Ashlee Simpson) confides to Simon (David Gallagher) the reason she doesn't want her parents to renew their wedding vows; and Roxanne (Rachel Blanchard) tries to convince Chandler to return home to see his dying father. Catherine Hicks, Beverley Mitchell, Nikolas and Lorenzo Brino and George Stults also star. Joel Feigenbaum directed the episode written by Brenda Hampton & Jeffrey Rodgers.
