Ep 19. To Play or Not to Play?

In season 1 episode 19 of the classic sitcom Partridge Family, titled "To Play or Not to Play?", the Partridge family faces challenges when their scheduled gig at a local high school is canceled due to a flu outbreak. With their earnings for the week on the line, the family has to find a way to make ends meet.

Meanwhile, mother figure Shirley is dealing with her own personal crisis, as her ex-boyfriend comes back into her life and tries to rekindle their relationship. Shirley's family tries to support her through the difficulties of navigating her feelings and making tough decisions.

As the family tries to come up with alternative ways to make money, they face a plethora of ridiculous and humorous situations, including a failed attempt at starting a taxi service and a disastrous street performance. Along the way, the family learns valuable lessons about communication, compromise, and the importance of sticking together.

Eventually, the family receives an offer to play a private gig for a wealthy businessman, but only if they can learn and perform a new song within 24 hours. Chaos ensues as the family scrambles to learn the new song and prepare for the performance, but in classic Partridge family fashion, everything works out in the end, and the family ultimately learns that they can overcome any obstacle when they work together.

"To Play or Not to Play?" is a heartwarming and humorous episode that showcases the close bond and loyalty of the Partridge family, while also highlighting the struggles and challenges that come with being a musician. With plenty of laughs and heartfelt moments, this episode is a must-see for fans of classic sitcoms and family-friendly entertainment.