Ep 2. Family Secrets
- TVG
- September 23, 1996
- 45 min
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6.8 (146)
In the second episode of the first season of 7th Heaven, titled "Family Secrets," the Camden family continues to adjust to the arrival of Annie's father, Charles Jackson. He moves in with the family unexpectedly, much to the chagrin of Annie's husband, Eric, who is already feeling overwhelmed with taking care of their five children.
The episode focuses on the Camden family's attempts to work through their own personal struggles while also trying to maintain a sense of normalcy in their family dynamic. For example, Eric is feeling insecure about his role as a father and provider, while Annie is struggling to deal with the emotional baggage of having her father back in her life after years of estrangement. Meanwhile, their oldest son, Matt, is dealing with his own issues at school and with his friends.
The arrival of Charles Jackson brings up a lot of painful memories for Annie, who is still trying to come to terms with the fact that he abandoned her and her siblings when they were children. The tension between Annie and Charles is palpable, and it becomes clear that there are still some unresolved issues that need to be addressed.
Throughout the episode, Eric tries to be supportive of Annie and her family, but he also struggles to deal with his own feelings of resentment towards Charles. He worries that Charles will try to take over his role as the head of the family, and that he will undermine Eric's authority in the eyes of their children.
As the episode progresses, the family comes to realize that they need to confront their issues head-on if they want to move forward and heal from past traumas. They have a heart-to-heart talk with Charles about his past actions and how they affected their family, and he acknowledges his mistakes and tries to make amends.
In the end, the family is able to come together and overcome their own personal struggles and differences. While there are still some issues that need to be worked out, the episode ends on a hopeful note as the Camdens continue to support one another through thick and thin.
