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7th Heaven season 1
The Camden family opens their home and hearts in this beloved drama series about faith, family, and community.
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The first season of '7th Heaven' introduces Reverend Eric Camden, his wife Annie, and their five children—Matt, Mary, Lucy, Simon, and Ruthie—as they navigate everyday life, moral dilemmas, and the joys of family in the fictional town of Glenoak, California. Each episode typically explores a moral or family issue, often resolving with a lesson and prayer.
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Wikipedia article covering the first season of The WB's family drama 7th Heaven, which aired 22 episodes from August 26, 1996 to May 19, 1997. It lists the main cast along with a full episode table giving each episode's title, director, writer, air date, production code and viewer numbers, plus a short synopsis for every episode. Several entries touch on Halloween, Thanksgiving and Valentine's themes, including the season's Halloween episode.
The list
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01
Anything You Want 1996
Premiere introduces the Camden family of seven in Glenoak, California; Annie learns her mother has leukemia and refuses treatment.
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02
Family Secrets 1996
Matt befriends pregnant schoolmate Renee; Mary hides boyfriend Jeff; Annie tells the children about her mother's illness.
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03
In the Blink of an Eye 1996
Parents postpone their visit, so Annie flies to Phoenix; Lucy starts dating Jimmy; Annie returns with serious news.
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04
No Funerals and a Wedding 1996
Grandma Jenny's funeral; Ruthie seeks her grandma's favorite song; Matt helps Renee deliver her baby; Simon asks where Heaven is.
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05
The Color of God 1996
A racist group burns a Black church; the Hamilton family stays with the Camdens; the kids confront racism.
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06
Halloween 1996
Eric is haunted by childhood Halloween memories; Lucy probes neighbor Mike Mitchell; Simon enters a pumpkin-carving contest; Mary schemes to get her way.
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07
Saturday 1996
Mary un-invites her family to a big basketball game; Lucy loses track of Simon and Ruthie; Eric aids a teen drug addict.
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08
What Will People Say? 1996
Rumors fly when Eric is seen entering a hotel with a married woman; Matt slows Mary's romance; Simon's intercepted note embarrasses him.
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09
See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil 1996
Annie and Matt are carjacked; Matt fears leaving home; Lucy runs for class president; Mary considers a tattoo.
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10
The Last Call for Aunt Julie 1996
Eric's sister Julie visits for Thanksgiving, but a secret about her endangers Simon and unsettles the family.
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11
Now You See Me 1996
Matt's girlfriend Tia prefers the family to him; Lucy tries out for cheerleading; Simon claims he can turn invisible.
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12
With a Little Help from my Friends 1997
Matt skips school to help Mrs. Gladys Bink; Eric aids a family living in a van; Lucy nears her 13th birthday; Happy has puppies.
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13
America's Most Wanted 1997
Mary must steal a glass from The Varsity as a team ritual; Matt faces theft charges; Ruthie learns the national anthem.
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14
Seven is Enough 1997
The Colonel and Grandma Ruth visit; the Colonel criticizes the children and opposes adopting a hidden 9-year-old boy.
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15
Happy's Valentine 1997
Matt watches the kids; Mary and Keesha's movie night becomes a huge party; Happy is hit by a car; parents camp with the Hamiltons.
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16
Brave New World 1997
Lucy worries about her friend Suzanne's home; Mary insists on handling a harasser herself; Ruthie begins pre-kindergarten.
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17
Choices 1997
Mary meets rule-breaking Camille in detention and makes a foolish decision; Eric and Annie counsel a colleague with a secret.
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18
Faith, Hope and the Bottom Line 1997
Eric wants to hire an ex-convict organist; treasurer Annie weighs the budget; Ruthie tests emergency phone numbers.
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19
It's About George 1997
Eric's parents bring newly adopted son George; his biological father appears; Julie leaves rehab; Lucy preps Jimmy for the grandparents.
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20
Say Good-Bye 1997
Annie's friend Rachel makes a pass at Matt; Mary sings publicly at a coffeehouse; Ruthie says goodbye to imaginary friend Hooey.
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21
Dangerous Liaisons (Part 1) 1997
Annie's father visits with a new ladyfriend; Mary meets someone with a secret; Matt likes a deaf girl; a family tragedy looms.
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22
Dangerous Liaisons (Part 2) 1997
Mary faces surgery and possible end of her basketball career; Annie decides about her father; Matt confronts a classmate; Lucy learns Jimmy's feelings.
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