The Partridge Family Season 1 Episode 21 A Partridge Up a Pair Tree
- February 19, 1971
- 25 min
The Partridge Family is a popular American sitcom that aired from September 1970 to March 1974. It followed the lives of the Partridge Family, a musical family consisting of a widowed mother, Shirley, and her five children who form a pop band. The family travels across the country in a colorful bus, performing their music and getting into hilarious misadventures along the way.
Season 1, episode 21, titled A Partridge Up a Pair Tree, originally aired on February 12, 1971. The episode begins with the Partridge family rehearsing a song in their living room. Laurie, the eldest daughter, suggests they should try to write their own Christmas song. Shirley agrees, and the family gets to work on creating a festive tune.
Meanwhile, Keith, the eldest son, is tasked with finding a Christmas tree for the family. He enlists the help of his younger brother, Danny, to find the perfect tree. After a few attempts, they finally come across a tree that they both agree is the one.
However, when they try to chop down the tree, they realize that it's much harder than they anticipated. After several failed attempts and a few comical mishaps, they finally manage to get the tree down and bring it home.
Back at the house, the family is still working on their Christmas song. They're having trouble coming up with lyrics, so they decide to take a break and go for a walk. While out on their walk, they come across a group of carolers. Shirley gets the idea to invite the carolers to come and sing with the family.
The carolers agree, and they all head back to the Partridge's house. The group begins to sing, and they all have a great time. Suddenly, the family's pet parakeet, Bert, escapes from his cage and flies up into the Christmas tree.
The family tries to get Bert down, but he's too frightened to come down from the tree. They decide to leave Bert in the tree until he's ready to come down on his own.
The episode ends with the family finishing their Christmas song, and they all sing it together. The carolers join in, and the song brings everyone together in the spirit of Christmas.
In conclusion, A Partridge Up a Pair Tree is a heartwarming episode that highlights the importance of family, togetherness, and the holiday spirit. It's a must-watch for fans of The Partridge Family and for anyone who loves a good Christmas special.
