The Partridge Family Season 1 Episode 25 A Knight In Shining Armor
- March 19, 1971
- 24 min
The Partridge Family season 1 episode 25, titled "A Knight in Shining Armor," follows the musical and comedic adventures of the Partridge family as they encounter a medieval enthusiast who falls for Shirley.
The episode begins with the Partridges playing a concert at a medieval festival, where they are introduced to a man named Roland, who is dressed in full knight's armor. Shirley catches the eye of Roland, who is immediately taken with her, and he begins to pursue her relentlessly.
Keith and Danny find Roland to be a little strange and overbearing, but Shirley enjoys his attention, until she realizes that he takes his medieval fantasies a little too seriously. Roland takes her on a date to a castle where he insists on wearing his armor, wielding a sword, and jousting with another enthusiast. Shirley is put off by his behavior and starts to worry that he might be dangerous.
The rest of the family catches on to Shirley's concerns and try to intervene, but the situation only gets worse when Roland offers to rescue Shirley from a pretend dragon and takes her to a remote cabin. The family becomes frantic with worry, and they set out to find Shirley and Roland before anything terrible happens.
The episode is full of humor, with plenty of great lines and sight gags as the family tries to navigate their way through a strange and bizarre situation. Despite the odd circumstances, they manage to stay true to their characters, and they never lose their sense of fun and adventure.
"A Knight in Shining Armor" is a great example of the classic sitcom format, blending humor and heart with memorable characters and silly situations. The Partridge Family is a show that endures because of its timeless appeal, and this episode is a perfect example of why it has become such a beloved classic.