Partridge Family Season 3 Episode 13 For Sale by Owner

For Sale by Owner is an episode from the third season of the popular TV series Partridge Family, which revolves around the daily lives and career struggles of the eponymous pop group. The episode originally aired on December 15, 1972, and was directed by Peter Baldwin and written by Douglas Tibbles.

In this episode, the Partridge family faces an unexpected challenge when Shirley's mother, Grandma Renfrew, decides to sell her house and move into a mobile home. To everyone's surprise, Grandma Renfrew decides to put her house up for sale by herself, without the help of a real estate agent. While the family initially doubts her ability to find a buyer, Grandma Renfrew proves to be a shrewd negotiator and quickly attracts multiple offers for her home.

As the family helps Grandma Renfrew prepare for the open house, they discover that the house holds many sentimental memories for Shirley, who grew up there and spent most of her childhood with her parents and siblings. Despite her initial reluctance to part with the house, Shirley decides to support her mother's decision and encourages her to sell the property to the highest bidder.

Meanwhile, Keith and Laurie try to avoid a school assignment by faking a family emergency, but their plan backfires when their teacher invites the entire class to visit the Partridge home to offer their condolences. Despite this unexpected turn of events, Keith and Laurie manage to turn the situation to their advantage by using their classmates' sympathy to sell some of their old junk in a makeshift garage sale.

As the day of the open house arrives, tensions run high as the Partridge family and Grandma Renfrew prepare for the arrival of potential buyers. Despite some minor setbacks, such as a power outage and some nosy neighbors, everything seems to be going smoothly until a young couple arrives with an unconventional offer.

The couple, who are self-proclaimed "hippies" and are looking for a new commune to live in, express their desire to purchase the Renfrew house and turn it into a community center for artists and musicians. While Grandma Renfrew seems open to the idea, the Partridge family is initially hesitant, as they fear that their quiet suburban neighborhood might not be the best location for a hippie commune.

After much deliberation, the family agrees to consider the offer, but under one condition: the commune must be a peaceful and non-disruptive presence in the neighborhood, and the house must be preserved as a historic landmark. In the end, the young couple decides not to buy the house, but the Partridge family learns a valuable lesson about the importance of preserving history and community values.

For Sale by Owner is a heartwarming episode that showcases the resilience and adaptability of the Partridge family, as they confront unexpected challenges and work together to find creative solutions. With its blend of humor, drama, and nostalgia, this episode is a standout example of the enduring appeal of the Partridge Family series among viewers of all ages.