Patty Lane's European cousin, Cathy Lane (Patty Duke in a dual role), comes to Brooklyn Heights to live with the Lane family.

Patty is not doing well in her French class. She blames her teacher being preoccupied with getting married. Patty goes to school the next day and finds herself instantly attracted to the substitute French teacher, Andre Malon. She starts to take her French studies very seriously. Patty tries to act more mature and stops talking to her boyfriend Richard Harrison (Eddie Applegate). After Patty tells Andre that she loves him, Andre goes to speak with Martin. Andre comes up with a plan to act much older, hoping this will change Patty's mind about him. But that plan backfires. It's Cathy that actually comes up with a way for Patty to forget about Andre.

Note: This is Jean-Pierre Aumont's only appearance in the series, guest-starring as Andre Malon; this episode also serves as the series premiere.

Patty's teacher Miss Morgan (Hildy Parks) introduces the class to Mr. Snell of the National Educational Testing Survey. He has been going to schools across the country giving computerized intelligence tests. Patty inadvertently alters the IQ test she is given. Miss Morgan and Mr. Snell arrive at the Lane household and tell the family that Patty has been categorized as a genius. Mr. Snell suggests they give Patty anything she wants to open up her creativity. Mr. Snell puts Patty in a class with other genius students. Patty starts to enjoy the special treatment she is receiving. Mr. Snell comes to learn that Patty manipulated the computer to give her such a high score. He informs the family and they bring Patty back down to earth.

Note: This is Paul Lynde's only appearance in the series, guest-starring as Mr. Snell.

The family are planning a surprise vacation for Martin. Patty and Richard are at the License Bureau to get a fishing license for the trip. J.R. Castle sees them there and hears them talking about a cabin. J.R. tells Martin that he thinks they're going to sneak off and get married. Martin then hears Natalie talking about the trip and now believes that the whole family is trying to hide the elopement from him. Martin manages to cancel the cottage and makes sure his car is unavailable for the weekend. After confronting the family, Martin learns about the surprise vacation. John Marriott as License Clerk.

Note: This is the second of John McGiver's five appearances in the series, guest-starring as J.R. Castle, Martin and Kenneth's boss at The New York Daily Chronicle.

Uncle Kenneth calls from Paris. He informs the family that crotchety Aunt Pauline (Ilka Chase) is coming to the Lane household for her annual visit. Pauline tells the family that she will be moving in for a while. She makes quite a few changes in the household that no one is happy about. Aunt Pauline has a confrontation with Cathy over the way her father has been raising her. Cathy loses her temper and tells off Pauline, who then leaves the house. Cathy feels terrible about what happened and goes to the hotel to apologize to Pauline. Aunt Pauline eventually comes back to the Lane household.

Note: This is the first of William Schallert's four dual roles in the series and also the first of Schallert's three appearances in the series as Kenneth Lane, Cathy's father (he later returns as Kenneth in the episodes "The Christmas Present" and "Auld Lang Syne" and Uncle Jed in the episode "A Visit from Uncle Jed").

Ross runs inside the house hiding from a new girl in town, Nikki Lee Blake. The Southern girl is very polite and Natalie, Patty and Cathy instantly like her. Nikki has been giving presents to Ross hoping he will take her to an upcoming school dance. When she finds out that it is a charity dance for orphan children, Natalie insists Ross goes. Ross asks Patty's help in getting out of going, but she refuses. Martin talks with Patty and tells her she should think of Ross' feelings. Patty and Cathy talk to Ross about girls, teach him how to dance and what to talk about with Nikki Lee. The night of the dance, Ross gets cold feet. After talking to Nikki for a while, Ross gains his confidence and goes to the dance. Later that evening, Ross says he had the best time of his life.

Note: This is the first of Susan Melvin's two appearances in the series, guest-starring as Nikki Lee Blake (she later returns in the episode "The Continental").

Patty and Cathy have a slumber party at their house for some of their girlfriends. Richard, Henry, Tom and another boy show up at the door, after the party starts. Unbeknownst to Patty and Cathy, Ross tapes the girls' conversations during the party and uses it for blackmail against them. The two cousins end up doing his chores, to keep Ross from playing the tape to others and wait on him constantly. Martin and Natalie know something is up, but they can't get any information out of Ross. Patty and Cathy eventually turn the table on Ross and after Martin has a talk with the girls, everything works out fine in the end for the entire Lane family.

Note: This is the first of John Spencer's seven appearances in the series, guest-starring as Henry (he later returns in the episodes "How to Be Popular," "Horoscope," "Going Steady," "Pen Pals," "The Greatest Psychologist in the World" and "How to Succeed in Romance").

Patty and Richard have a fight over his spending time with another girl. Patty calls off their date for an upcoming dance. Knowing that Richard is taking the other girl to the dance, Patty now wants to get Richard back. She sees a beautiful dress in a newspaper ad but can't get the money out of her father. To raise money, Patty wants to start "an organization for babysitting". She would get a commission from babysitters in exchange for getting jobs for them. She talks Richard into helping her and they go to an apartment building to find some clients. They wind up getting 5 babysitting jobs, but have no sitters. With Cathy's help, Patty and Richard tackle all the babysitting jobs themselves, with a host of problems. Heywood Hale Broun as Mr. Mickel.

Patty comes home with news that the star basketball player Stretch Edwards is moving away a week before the big game. Martin says that Stretch can stay with them until the game is over. Stretch is polite, but breaks a large list of items through his awkwardness. Coach Coglan comes over and tells Stretch that he's flunking English literature and won't be able to play. But, if he gets a B on his final exam, he will be passed. Cathy comes up with a plan to have Stretch subconsciously learn while he's asleep. When the plan doesn't work, Stretch feels that he's hopeless. Cathy comes up with another plan. Though things didn't go quite the way they should have, Stretch passes. But, something else prevents Stretch from playing. Jane Connell as Mrs. Coglan.

Note: This is Larry Poland's only TV appearance, guest-starring as Stretch; this is also Charles Nelson Reilly's only appearance in the series, guest-starring as Coach Coglan.

Patty and Cathy unknowingly nominate each other for President of the Girls League. Both want to withdraw in favor of the other. Martin feels they have responsibility to run. What begins as a friendly rivalry turns into a battle of wills and some dirty campaigning. They are running against a lackluster third candidate, Susan Baxter. Patty and Cathy each set up their own headquarters in the house and each pay Ross as a spy. A straw ballot reveals Patty is leading voters 50 percent to Cathy's 30. The girls agree to a debate, which turns out quite bitter. Patty and Cathy make up when they both lose to Susan. Patricia Bosworth as Miss Morgan. Mary Young as Ella.

Note: This is the first of Skip Hinnant's six appearances in the series, guest-starring as Ted, Cathy's boyfriend (he later returns in the episodes "Double Date," "The Continental," "The Friendship Bit," "Patty, the Practical Joker" and "Cathy, the Rebel").

Patty doesn't want to get her flu shot. She tries to talk Cathy into going in her place. Cathy says no, as she already had her flu shot. Natalie has Cathy go with Patty, but warns Dr. Williams of Patty's potential plan. Dr. Williams doesn't believe Cathy is really Cathy and gives her the shot. Cathy's reaction to the shot causes her to miss the dance party later that night. Patty decides to pull a double shift so Cathy won't lose her boyfriend Ted. Patty has a very hectic evening, but things become even more complicated when both are to be in the dance contest. Margaret Hamilton as Maid. Lu Leonard as Nurse.

Note: This is the second of Skip Hinnant's six appearances in the series, guest-starring as Ted, Cathy's boyfriend.

Patty goes with Richard, who wants to audition for a part for the annual high school play. Though she didn't intend to, Patty reads for the role of Cleopatra for guest director Mr. Strassman (Alan Mowbray). He immediately gives her the part. Cathy, who wanted the lead role, is given the part of Iris and to understudy Cleopatra. After his continual flattery, Patty starts to believe she can be a big Hollywood star. Patty types up an rave review of herself to send to top Hollywood producers. Upon receiving Patty's letter, Producer Dore Schary sees through her scheme. But, he likes her "initiative" and sends someone to cover the play. The day of the play, Patty develops laryngitis. Dr. Lewis (Matt Crowley) believes it is psychosomatic resulting from a fear of failing. Patty makes a last-minute recovery and both her and Cathy wind up on stage with comical complications.

Cathy feels like a wallflower at Patty's party and returns to her room. She dreams of being popular and having a date with Frankie Avalon. Cathy writes a letter to newspaper columnist Aunt Jane asking help to change her image. Aunt Jane sends Cathy a book she wrote herself entitled "You Can Be Popular". But every time Cathy follows one of the rules in the book, it seems to backfire on her. Cathy tells Patty that she is destined to be unpopular. Thanks to something that Patty says, Cathy does find something that she can do that makes her a hit with everyone. Cathy then plans to throw a surprise party for Patty to thank her for her help.

Note: This is the first of Frankie Avalon's two appearances in the series as himself (he later returns in the episode "A Foggy Day in Brooklyn Heights"). This is the second of John Spencer's seven appearances in the series, guest-starring as Henry.

Patty is mad that Richard is planning to take Sue Ellen Turner out. In order to win Richard back, Patty, on the advice of her mother, decides to write a poem. Patty finds the poem "When Love Is Gone" in a book, passes it off as her own, and gives it to Richard. While watching TV, Patty and Cathy learn about the Jimmy Dean Songwriting Contest. Cathy puts the poem to music and Richard says he'll send it into the contest. Patty confesses to Cathy that she didn't write the poem. Patty and Cathy try to take their song back, but publisher Sam Cramer (Phil Foster) refuses as it is one of the final three selected. The girls then figure if they win, they will send the money to the poet, Charles Remington (Paul McGrath). After the song wins, they hear from Charles and he wants to talk to them. Charles tells them that because of the song, he and a long lost love got together and he thanks the girls.

Note: This is Jimmy Dean's only appearance in the series as himself.

Patty and Cathy compete for the attention of Kalmere "Kal" of Buchanistan. He is at school visiting America to learn its customs. He tells how he lives with his uncle under the same roof with 50 others and has never handled any money. Kal gives Cathy an emerald-looking object as a gift. After Martin learns Kal's full name, he realizes that he is the crowned prince of Buchanistan. Kal's uncle, General Sureka, comes to the Lane household with Kal's offer of marriage to Cathy. To everyone's surprise, Cathy accepts. She has grand plans to help the poverty-stricken people of Buchanistan. When Cathy learns that Kal may have other wives, she changes her mind about the marriage.

Cathy's father Kenneth is supposed to come to visit for Christmas. Martin learns from J.R. Castle that Kenneth was arrested in Kurdistan for entering the country illegally. J.R. wants Martin to fire him when he gets out of jail. Cathy finds out about her father, but still believes he will show up for Christmas. Patty suggests that Martin pose as Kenneth to make Cathy happy. Martin reluctantly agrees to do it. The real Kenneth shows up and everyone but Cathy thinks it's Martin. But then later, Martin shows up dressed as Kenneth and Cathy happily realizes what her uncle tried to do. Unfortunately, J.R. shows up and Martin has to tell Kenneth he's fired.

Note: This is the second of William Schallert's four dual roles in the series and also the second of Schallert's three appearances in the series as Kenneth Lane, Cathy's father; this is also the third of John McGiver's five appearances in the series, guest-starring as J.R. Castle, Martin and Kenneth's boss at The New York Daily Chronicle (this episode ends with Duke breaking the fourth wall and interacting with her television audience, inviting them to watch next week's episode).

Everyone is mad at J.R. Castle after he fired Kenneth for disobeying orders. Natalie asks him to rehire Kenneth, but apparently it's a policy of the newspaper that once someone is fired they're never re-hired. Patty comes up with the idea that Kenneth should write a book about his thrilling foreign correspondent adventures. After it becomes very popular, J.R. will have to hire him back. Kenneth reluctantly agrees. Cathy and Patty go to talk to publisher Bennett Blake (Peter Turgeon). It turns out that Bennett had already been interested in Kenneth writing a book and draws up a contract. Kenneth decides that he isn't comfortable as a novelist. When new details of the Kurdistan trip emerge, J.R. wants Kenneth back. Cathy convinces her father to take J.R.'s offer, even though it means he will be traveling a lot again. Toni Darnay as Secretary.

Note: This is the third of William Schallert's four dual roles in the series and also the last of three appearances in the series as Kenneth Lane, Cathy's father; this is also the fourth of John McGiver's five appearances in the series, guest-starring as J.R. Castle, Martin and Kenneth's boss at The New York Daily Chronicle.

Patty reads her father's horoscope in the newspaper which says he should avoid driving today because of a chance of getting into an accident. He brushes it off, but gets into an accident coming out of the driveway. Hoping to raise money to buy her mother a birthday present, Patty decides to charge people to tell them their horoscope. She studies books and charts and turn her room into a fortune telling parlor. It's not long before she has a line of paying customers. Martin forbids her from charging her customers. Patty won't charge anyone, but will take donations. Patty talks Cathy into also giving readings to double their money, leading to some confusion with the clients. Detective Roberts (Frank Marth) comes by to question Patty about some illegal fortune telling in the neighborhood and she decides to give up that career.

Note: This is the third of John Spencer's seven appearances in the series, guest-starring as Henry.

Cathy wears a dress to school that she made herself featuring a large cat on the front. The dress catches on with the other girls and Patty starts taking orders to sell them. Things quickly get out of control when Patty takes 43 orders in one day. To get some business advice, Patty reaches out to top dress designer Gregory Madison (Robert Q. Lewis). After the initial surprise of Patty and Cathy being young girls, Gregory genuinely compliments the dress. He makes suggestions out of the goodness of his heart and directs them to the appropriate suppliers. Patty and Cathy visit with Miss Mason (Neva Patterson), a department store manager who places an order of two gross. They soon realize they need 288 dresses in three days. They get the necessary materials, equipment and a bunch of girls to help. Things become complicated after Martin reads the details of the order. Plus, they receive a visit from the government and another girl at school creates some competition.

Note: This is the first of Kitty Sullivan's 14 appearances in the series, guest-starring as Sue Ellen Turner (she later returns in the episodes "Chip Off the Old Block," "A Slight Case of Disaster," "Leave It to Patty," "The Little Dictator," "The Green Eyed Monster," "Simon Says," "The Greatest Psychologist in the World," "Patty and the Peace Corps," "This Little Patty Went to Market," "Hi, Society," "Don't Monkey with Mendel," "Patty and the Cut Rate Casanova" and "The Daughter Bit").

Cathy is reading a bestselling book written by a 16-year-old French girl who has become a trend-setter in Paris. It's about life, as seen through the eyes of a teenage girl. Patty thinks she can do the same in America. Patty spends a lot of time writing her book in the attic. Martin reads the book, which is full of wild stories, and tells Patty it lacks authenticity. She sends it to a publisher anyway and he excepts it. Mr. Blair (Roger C. Carmel), the publisher, comes to the Lane household and is quite flattering. Martin quickly finds out how unscrupulous Mr. Blair really is. When Blair learns that Martin is with the New York Chronicle, he agrees to publish 100 copies of Patty's book at his expense.

Martin comes home with news that J.R. Castle has reassigned him to the Paris bureau for a year. At first, the entire family is enthusiastic about the trip. They start sorting which of their belongings to pack and begin to show the home to potential renters. Patty soon realizes how much she will miss Richard. Ross says goodbye to his young sweetheart Nikki Lee and knows he'll miss his friends. Grocer Popodapolous (Henry Lascoe) tells Natalie how the neighborhood hates to see them leave. Ted asks Cathy if she really has to go. Thinking the family will be disappointed, Martin brings news that J.R. has changed his mind and they're staying home. He is surprised at how thrilled the family is. William LeMassena as Mr. Cameron. Ruth Kobart as Mrs. Atkinson.

Note: This is Susan Melvin's final appearance in the series, guest-starring as Nikki Lee Blake; this is also the third of Skip Hinnant's six appearances in the series, guest-starring as Ted, Cathy's boyfriend.

Natalie has baked a cake for the annual church bazaar contest. Not knowing this, Patty and Cathy each eat a piece of it. They talk housekeeper Mrs. Williams (Margaret Hamilton) into baking another one. This time Ross unknowingly eats a piece of it. Patty, Cathy, and Ross try to bake another cake. Things do not go well. Patty goes to Mr. Brown's (George S. Irving) Bakery to buy a cake and rushes it to the bazaar. Martin comes home and Cathy tells him what happened. He goes to the bakery to get a cake to take to the bazaar. To make matters worse, the contest judge turns out to be Mr. Brown. Turns out Natalie had time to bake another cake and she wins with her entry. Shannon Bolin as Mrs. Davis.

Richard has given Patty his school ring, meaning the two are now going steady. Martin and Natalie both think she is too young, but reluctantly allow it. Richard starts acting like a member of the family. Patty and Richard both turn down really exciting dates with other people because they are committed to each other. Richard's father Jonathan Harrison comes over to let Martin and Natalie know he is also against the children going steady. Cathy gives the parents the idea to scare Patty and Richard by pushing the couple toward marriage. Patty and Richard both visualize what marriage would be like and decide to stop going steady.

Note: This is the first of David Doyle's three appearances in the series, guest-starring as Jonathan Harrison, Richard's construction engineer father (he later returns in the episodes "The Drop Out" and "Patty the Folk Singer"); this is also the fourth of John Spencer's seven appearances in the series, guest-starring as Henry.

Natalie begins to feel over-worked and unappreciated at home. Her friend Joan Hollis (Joan Copeland) says that the next day she should pretend to be sick and she'll hopefully get some sympathy. Natalie stays in bed and yet everyone still asks her to do things. Joan then suggests that Natalie spend the day at the beauty parlor and see if the family notices how good she looks. No one in the family says a word about how nice she looks. Joan now has Natalie stay out late with her and see if the family gets worried. The family seems to not even notice. When Patty and Cathy do all of Natalie's chores for a day, Natalie now feels she's not needed. The family starts to sense something's wrong and tells Natalie she should go on a vacation by herself. Natalie now feels even more not needed. She finally tells the family that all she wants is a "thank you" now and then.

Mr. Hansen (Paul Reed), a door to door vacuum cleaner salesman, comes to the Lane household. Cathy wants to get Natalie a present, so she agrees to buy one. But, what she thought would be an inexpensive purchase, winds up costing much more than she can afford. Patty says she'll be able to get Hansen to cancel the deal, but gets talked into buying even more. Patty and Cathy then try to get the money for Hansen by selling the vacuum and attachments to someone else. They finally sell the vacuum. But then they learn from Martin that there are phony salesmen going around cheating housewives. And the paper says it appears there are now two teenage girls involved. The girls buy the vacuum back from the woman they sold it to. Then they confess to Martin what happened. Because they learned their lesson, Martin will pay Hansen for the vacuum. Estelle Parsons as Mrs. Appleton.

Patty takes a test in a magazine to see how good of a teenager she is. Her self-confidence plummets when she fails the test. In order to regain her confidence, Patty decides to take a modeling class. Mr. Pell (Phil Leeds), a photographer, chooses Patty for an advertising campaign. The photo shoot doesn't turn out to be as glamorous as Patty thought it would be. Patty is more depressed than before. She feels better when the pictures are published. Marcia Strassman as Model.

Note: This is Kaye Ballard's only appearance in the series, guest-starring as Mrs. Selby.

Patty becomes editor of the school newspaper. She would like to get a quick increase in readership, but Martin tells her to maintain quality. Patty instead wants to model the paper after a popular tabloid. Patty and her reporters still have a hard time finding an interesting story. Patty decides to take dull stories and spice them up. Cathy thinks they should get an expert opinion. The girls go to Mr. Roger (Cliff Carpenter), the editor of the tabloid. Mr. Roger prints some of Patty's stories in his tabloid and the school principal is furious. Patty finds a way to make up for what she has done.

Note: This is the second of Kitty Sullivan's 14 appearances in the series, guest-starring as Sue Ellen Turner; this is also the only episode in the series (other than the unaired pilot) in which Paul O'Keefe does not appear in, nor is he credited in.

Patty doesn't know this, but Ross wants to enter her into a Beautiful Teens contest. Ross also exaggerates her talents in her biography. He hopes to win a TV set for his parents' 20th anniversary. Ross learns that Patty is chosen as a finalist in the contest. But she will have to show off her special talents along with the other finalists. Patty initially declines but Cathy talks her into helping her brother. Ross fails to tell Patty that the judges will expect her to sing, dance and speak several foreign languages. Patty wins, but only with Cathy's help. After telling their parents what they did, they feel bad that they cheated and go tell the judges. Cliff Hall as Chief Judge.

In Patty's Young Set magazine, there is a section for pen pals. She starts a correspondence with Lancelot, a self-described ideal boy. Patty calls herself Guinevere. She quickly falls for Lancelot after reading his sweet, sensitive letters. Patty starts to lose interest in Richard. What Patty doesn't know is that Richard is Lancelot. Patty tells Richard they should stop dating, and they say their goodbyes. Lancelot and Guinevere agree to meet at the malt shop. When Patty realizes Richard is Lancelot, she storms out of the shop. The family convinces Patty that there are two sides to Richard and they get back together.

Note: This is the fifth of John Spencer's seven appearances in the series, guest-starring as Henry.

Patty is shopping for a dress for a school dance and only has $20. When Sue Ellen buys a dress for $95, Patty is not to be out-done and charges a $75 dress. Patty intends to return the dress after the dance. Cathy needs a dress for a musicale and Natalie tells her to wear Patty's new dress. Cathy gets a stain on the dress and it's ruined. To get the money for the dress, Patty pawns the gold bracelet that Martin gave her as a birthday present. She then finds a cheap look-a-like bracelet. Martin wants to have the bracelet engraved. The jeweler says the bracelet is worthless, apologizes for the mistake and gives Martin another gold one. After Patty finds out about the new gold bracelet, she confesses to what happened. Martin manages to work things out with the jeweler and the pawnbroker and Patty and Cathy agree to pay for the dress.

Note: This is the third of Kitty Sullivan's 14 appearances in the series, guest-starring as Sue Ellen Turner. A genuine gold bracelet can be told apart from a replica because the genuine one is much denser and heavier. According to Incredible Comparisons (©1996) by Russell Ash, gold has a density of roughly 11 ounces per cubic inch.

Cathy receives a pin from Martin and Natalie for getting the highest score of the class on a test. Soon after Patty comes down with a spell of unrelenting sneezing. Dr. Fayer (Matt Crowley), after several tests and studying her schedule, concludes she's allergic to Cathy. Dr. Fayer advises they keep their distance from one another. Cathy feels it is psychosomatic from Patty's resentment toward her. At the ice cream parlor, Cathy gets teased about making Patty sneeze. Cathy then accuses Patty of being schizophrenic and having two personalities. Cathy intentionally fails a test so Patty doesn't have to be jealous of her. But in the end, they find that there is something in the pin Cathy got that Patty is allergic to.

Note: This is the fourth of Skip Hinnant's six appearances in the series, guest-starring as Ted, Cathy's boyfriend.

Patty and Cathy's teacher Mrs. Lomax discusses Korea and the inadequate care of orphans there. She suggests symbolically adopting an orphan named Kim. One student will be in charge of money collection, writing to him, and be his adoptive mother. Patty eagerly volunteers. The family is impressed with Patty and also contribute. Kim writes to her and calls her "Mama Patty", but then the letters stop. One day Patty opens the door to find Kim there. Apparently Patty accidentally signed an application to officially adopt him. Martin says Kim can stay. The family has a hard time communicating with Kim, but become quite fond of him. Mrs. Lomax comes by with bad news. It seems Kim had already been adopted, but due to a clerical error, he was sent to Patty. Though the family is very disappointed, they know it's for the best.

Martin is serving on a committee to help stop school drop outs. He asks Cathy and Patty to serve as a student advisors, but Patty says she is dropping out the next week. Patty tells Cathy it's a ploy to shock Richard out of wanting to drop out. After the family tries to change Richard's mind and he refuses because he wants to make a lot of money, Patty breaks up with him. Martin learns that Richard's father's construction company lost a $2,000,000 turnpike contract. The family now think Richard is going to work to support his family. What they don't know is that Mr. Harrison is doing extremely well. There is then some confusion when Mr. Harrison thinks it is Martin who is broke. In the end, Richard finds out his dad doesn't need the money and he doesn't drop out. Don Scardino as Arthur.

Note: This is the second of David Doyle's three appearances in the series, guest-starring as Jonathan Harrison, Richard's construction engineer father.

Patty is competing with Sue Ellen to be chairman of the school prom. Patty promises a great band and fantastic setting, but Sue Ellen thinks she's bluffing. Patty learns that Bertram "Binky" Bristol, who is a huge pop star, was an old school friend of Cathy's. When Cathy refuses to contact Bertram, who happens to be in town, Patty poses as her and goes to see him. At first Bertram says he's just to busy to drop by the prom. Patty then gives him a sob story and he agrees to show up. Bertram arrives at the prom and performs a song. After, he learns that it was Patty that posed as Cathy. Despite the deception, Bertram is happy to see the real Cathy.

Note: This is the fourth of Kitty Sullivan's 14 appearances in the series, guest-starring as Sue Ellen Turner.

Brooklyn Heights High Principal Mr. Brewster is to pick a student for the annual ritual of sitting in as principal for a week. Patty believes it will be her, but it turns out to be Cathy. One of Cathy's duties will be to teach a class. During the class, Patty constantly interrupts with silly questions and comments. Cathy gives Patty several demerits. Cathy decides to forget about the demerits, but Mr. Brewster finds out and makes Patty stay after school. Patty will now miss a big basketball game. Patty is not speaking to Cathy and Martin feels Patty needs to learn discipline. Cathy and Patty make up, until Patty finds out that Cathy went to the game with Richard. Martin comes up with the idea that Cathy should let Patty teach the class for one day. Patty learns that it's not that easy.

Note: This is the fifth of Kitty Sullivan's 14 appearances in the series, guest-starring as Sue Ellen Turner.

Classmate George asks Patty to tell his boss Mr. Anderson that he's quitting his job at the Shake Shop. His family has to go to Detroit to care for his sick grandmother. Patty talks Mr. Anderson into giving her George's job. At the end of the day, while checking the receipts, Patty finds she is $5 short. She puts in $5 of her own money and doesn't tell Mr. Anderson. He finds a $5 bill on the floor after Patty leaves. Martin is very impressed and proud that Patty took on that busy of a job. But soon the job starts taking its toll on Patty. She wants to quit, but feels she can't after Martin writes an editorial in the paper praising Patty's work ethic.

Patty and Cathy reminisce about the time when Cathy first came to live with the Lane family. In flashbacks: Martin has a fight with his boss J.R. Castle. Somehow Martin and Natalie miss Cathy at the airport. There's a lot of confusion, because no one knows that Cathy looks exactly like Patty. J.R. Castle, thinking Martin has quit, replaces him. The family finally meet Cathy. Posing as Cathy, Patty finds out some things the family thinks of their daughter and is hurt. Cathy finds a way to make things right with Patty. Martin gets his job back. Phyllis Coates as Secretary. Geraldine Wall as Maid.

Note: This episode features parts of the unaired pilot, with William Schallert and Paul O'Keefe in their respective roles of Martin and Ross Lane; this is also John McGiver's final appearance in the series, guest-starring as J.R. Castle, Martin and Kenneth's boss at The New York Daily Chronicle.

In 1997, TV Guide ranked this episode #71 on its list of the 100 Greatest Episodes.^[1]

Everyone thinks that Patty has a date with Richard. They are surprised when a new boy named Geoffrey Davis shows up. He is the cousin of a friend of Patty's and just got into town. Patty is impressed with Geoffrey's charm and intelligence and they start dating more. Richard asks Martin's advice on how to compete with Geoffrey. Martin's suggestion works and Patty and Richard start seeing more of each other again. Natalie winds up giving Geoffrey advice on how to get Patty back. Geoffrey and Richard keep going back for more advice on how to gain Patty's attention. Natalie and Martin figure out that they've been giving conflicting advice. In the end, each boy winds up asking another girl to the big dance and Patty is left out in the cold.

Note: This is the sixth of Kitty Sullivan's 14 appearances in the series, guest-starring as Sue Ellen Turner.

To impress Martin, Patty gives up Rock 'n Roll for Classical music. She tries out for and is given a spot in the school orchestra. The instrument she has been given to play is the tuba (actually a sousaphone). Apparently a boy named Eddie Blake (Mathew Anden) got Patty interested. But soon, Patty's incessant practicing starts to annoy the family. Patty tells Martin that she now appreciates the more cultural things in life. She even starts to look down on Richard. Martin and Natalie meet Eddie and find him to be snooty and arrogant. Cathy comes up with a plan to get Patty to give up the tuba and get back with Richard.

Cathy is having trouble with keeping George's interest. She writes to "Simon Says", an advice to the lovelorn column in the school newspaper. The advice she is gets drives George completely away. Cathy is upset and wants to find out who "Simon" is, not knowing it's really Patty. Cathy gives "Simon" another chance and this advice also doesn't work. Soon other girls also have advice backfire on them. Cathy says she will set a trap for "Simon". Even though the trap doesn't work, the girls find out that "Simon" is Patty. Patty sets out to make amends and Cathy becomes the new "Simon Says". John Pleshette as Pete.

Note: This is the seventh of Kitty Sullivan's 14 appearances in the series, guest-starring as Sue Ellen Turner.

As a class project, Patty, Cathy and Ross organize a union in order to get more benefits around the house. Martin and Natalie go along with their demands in exchange for the children doing additional chores. The kids quickly grow tired of the extra work. Natalie wonders if they are pushing the kids to much, but Martin says it's an important lesson for them. The kids make some more demands, which are turned down. They then go on strike. Martin says with no work, their allowance will be cut off. A stubborn Patty insists on holding out by borrowing money from Ross to keep them going. Neither side likes what's going on but neither wants to give in. Martin and Natalie come up with a solution. Patty says she made a mistake and dissolves the union.

Patty's substitute teacher says how easy kids have it now compared to the pioneer days. Patty bets her teacher she can go a whole week living the pioneer lifestyle, using nothing made before 1800. She also informs her parents that Coach Edwards (Joe Silver) has practically picked her to be cheerleading captain at the next big track meet. Patty takes cold baths, has to walk everywhere, and doesn't use anything with electricity. She begins to regret the promise she made, but sticks with it. Alice tells Patty that the coach made her cheerleading captain, because Patty wouldn't be able to get to the track meet 22 miles away. Patty talks to Coach Edwards and insists she can make what seems like an impossible journey to the meet. Turns out Patty uses a horse named Henry to get there.

The Lanes have new next door neighbors. Patty and Cathy are both attracted to one of the sons, Scotty. Patty gets upset when she learns that Cathy has a date with Scotty. She then plots to steal Scotty away from Cathy. But, Cathy has a few tricks up her sleeve as well. In the end, Cathy prevails and Patty admits defeat. Gary Morgan as Keith.

Patty and Cathy meet one of Martin's acquaintances, T. J. Blodgett (Alan Bunce), who is running for Congress. Teacher Miss Grey (Doris Belack) would like the class to take an interest in the upcoming election. Martin doesn't mind, as long as the girls know where the men stand on things. Martin says Clark Williams, the other candidate, is also a good man. Neither Blodgett nor his campaign manager Mr. Duffy give the girls any real answers about the issues. But they start to campaign for Blodgett. The girls rethink their support after hearing Clark Williams's speech. Patty and Cathy decide to campaign for Williams instead. Miss Grey asks the girls to represent their school on the panel show "Youth Must Be Heard", quizzing the two candidates. Blodgett is leading the polls, but the girls questioning changes things and Blodgett loses in a landslide. In the end, Blodgett realizes he shouldn't have been running anyway. Joe Silver as Man (voice). Judith Lowry as Elderly Lady.

Note: This is the first of four appearances of the character T.J. Blodgett in the series (the character later returns in the episodes "Our Daughter The Artist," "Patty, the Candy Striper" and "Patty Leads a Dog's Life").

Patty receives a letter from her friend's cousin Kip who invites her to Harvard for a college prom. Her parents won't let her go. Richard storms off mad that she would even think to go with Kip. Cathy suggests using psychology to get her parents to let her go. Patty starts her ploys on her parents when she comes home late for dinner and it works. It works on Richard as well who now wants her to go to the prom as a favor to him. Patty hasn't gone out all week and it starts to concern Natalie. Her parents now insist she go to the Harvard dance. But then they find out that Patty had out smarted them. Her parents then use some reverse psychology on Patty and she decides to not go to the prom. Frances Heflin as Miss Harvey.

Note: This is the eighth of Kitty Sullivan's 14 appearances in the series, guest-starring as Sue Ellen Turner; this is also the sixth of John Spencer's seven appearances in the series, guest-starring as Henry.

Patty has been accepted into the Peace Corps. She lets Cathy know that she will be sent to Africa, but hasn't told her parents. Patty starts learning Swahili and African customs at home. Cathy hopes Richard can talk Patty out of it. Instead, Patty almost talks Richard into going with her. Her parents learn about her plans after reading a story in the school newspaper. Her parents also find out from Richard that Patty has been doing a lot of local volunteer work. Martin finds a subtle way to talk Patty into staying home.

Note: This is the ninth of Kitty Sullivan's 14 appearances in the series, guest-starring as Sue Ellen Turner.

Cathy falls for a new boy, Christopher Hubbard. But she hasn't spoken to him yet as she is too shy. Richard introduces Chris to Patty and Cathy, but Chris and Cathy have an awkward meeting. Martin tells Cathy to be more direct. Natalie says she should be aloof and mysterious. Ross says to feminine. Patty says that she should be mean to him. Richard sets up another meeting and Cathy is very cold to Chris. Chris tells Richard that he is crazy about Cathy, but he is shy around girls. Richard says that he needs to be mean toward her. Richard and Cathy go on a date and are very rude to each other. In the end, they admit that they had each received bad advice and agree to be themselves. Marcia Strassman as Gladys.

Note: This is John Spencer's final appearance in the series, guest-starring as Henry.

The school is holding a pep rally for the upcoming football game. Coach Gilbert Tugwell (Sorrell Booke) gives a rousing speech. That is followed by few words from shy star quarterback Myron 'Rock' Milankovitch. Rock falls for Cathy and asks her to come to the game. She declines his offer. Rock becomes depressed and it effects his playing. Patty and Richard talk Cathy into going out with Rock for the good of team. Cathy learns that Rock once sculpted as a hobby. She talks him into doing it again and he sculpts a bust of her. Rock decides to give up football and pursue art. He does play the big game, but says that is his last one. Daniel J. Travanti, then known as Dan Travanty, played the football star.

After a stock that her father bought for her increases in value, Patty decides to sell stock in a new company: Patty Lane, Inc. Her board of directors consists of Cathy, Richard, and Ross. They decide to sell apricot jam. They then start selling stock to friends at school and family. Patty gets storeowners to agree to sell "Mother Patty's Preserves". Martin warns Patty that overhead costs could cut into profits. Patty runs into problems actually mass producing the jam. All the other stockholders vote to dissolve the corporation. Knowing that it was still a valuable experience for Patty, Martin reimburses all the shareholders. Heywood Hale Broun as Mr. Fleming.

Note: This is the tenth of Kitty Sullivan's 14 appearances in the series, guest-starring as Sue Ellen Turner; this is also the first of Barney Martin's two appearances in the series, guest-starring as Mr. McDonald, the deli owner (he later returns in the episode "Patty the Witness").

Patty is really looking forward to the formal father-daughter dance at school. Martin learns that he is being sent to Chicago for a publisher's convention the night of the dance. At first Patty is devastated when he tells her he can't go to the dance. But then she doesn't believe he will actually leave and break his promise. Reality sets in when Martin phones Patty from Chicago. When Martin comes home, Patty is barely speaking to him. Martin finds a way to get back in Patty's good graces. Martin has to break another date with Patty, but this time she understands. Dana Elcar as Henry Anderson.

Teacher Miss McClintock (Rae Allen) tells Natalie that she thinks Cathy will be voted student of the year. Martin and Natalie complain to Patty that she is constantly avoiding doing things around the house. Martin says she should take the same energy that she uses to avoid doing things and put that towards doing things. Patty decides to become "Can Do Patty". Patty volunteers for several different things at school and at home. But most of the work is actually done by others. Meanwhile, many of the students start a campaign to make Patty student of the year. Martin tells Patty that Cathy was really looking forward to winning that honor. Patty talks the kids into voting for Cathy.

Patty falls for a new boy in school, Woodrow Warren Caldwell III. Patty learns that "Woody" comes from high society. It's not long before Sue Ellen vies for Woody's attention as well. Natalie tells Patty that she's collecting things for new neighbor Mrs. Caldwell's (Dorothy Peterson) thrift shop. Patty and Sue Ellen both hope to get in good graces with Mrs. Caldwell by helping at the shop. Sue Ellen's parents are holding a fundraising formal party to raise money for Mrs. Caldwell's thrift shop. Patty decides to buy a nice dress from the shop. At the party she finds out her dress was Sue Ellen's old formal dress that was donated to the store. Sue Ellen tries to embarrass Patty, but it backfires. Patty learns that Woody has a girlfriend that is arriving soon. Frances Chaney as Mrs. Parker.

Note: This is the eleventh of Kitty Sullivan's 14 appearances in the series, guest-starring as Sue Ellen Turner.

Patty witnesses a hit and run crash. Cathy says she needs to tell the police. But Patty thinks the car was driven by some gangsters and doesn't want them to rub her out. She describes the driver to Cathy. She also thinks she lost her gold bracelet at the scene of the crime. Mr. McDonald comes by with Patty's bracelet which he found in front of his store. Mr. McDonald tells Martin and Natalie that his son-in-law crashed into his store while taking his daughter to the hospital to have a baby. They are OK and his daughter had the baby. When a census taker comes to the door, he looks like the man Patty described and Cathy now believes Patty. Patty has a dream that she's bravely testifying in court. Patty finally tells her parents that she saw a bank robber crash into McDonald's store. Martin tells Patty what really happened. Det. Anderson comes by and asks Patty if she could identify a man walking by McDonald's at the time of the accident. Turns out that man was the real bank robber. Patty does describe him and he is caught. John C. Becher as Judge. Cliff Carpenter as Defense Attorney.

Note: This is Barney Martin's final appearance in the series, guest-starring as Mr. McDonald, the deli owner whose daughter was having a baby.

Patty misunderstands a conversation between her parents about matchmaking for Natalie's niece Ann and a young man named David Stone. Patty believes that her parents are trying to marry her off to David. Natalie has invited David over for dinner. She would like to have him see a nice family setting, because he had rough childhood. Natalie tells Patty to make a good impression. Cathy suggests that Patty act as unappealing as possible in order to discourage the marriage. Martin and Natalie aren't around when David arrives. Patty tells him that they are not a happy family and fight all the time. This actually helps his feelings for Ann and he now wants to marry Ann to keep her away from this unhappy family. But Patty believes he's still marrying her. After a conversation with Richard and Patty, David figures out the misunderstanding, but doesn't let on. Another problem arises when David confronts Martin and Natalie about their fighting.

Note: This is Frank Sinatra, Jr.'s only appearance in the series, guest-starring as David Stone.

Martin receives a letter from his cousin Gaylord Lane (George Gaynes) asking if his daughter Betsy (Patty Duke in a triple role) can stay with them on her vacation from boarding school. Before Martin can even respond, Betsy shows up at the door. At the Shake Shop, all the boys notice blonde Southern doll Betsy. Cathy's boyfriend George falls for her and takes her on a date. Betsy then goes out with Richard. Patty tells Betsy that Richard is her boyfriend and Betsy apologizes. Betsy begins to like living there and wishes she could stay. She realizes she can't as long as Cathy is living there and hopes to make her want to move. Betsy starts to get Patty and Cathy to resent one another. Cathy and Patty figure out what Betsy is up to. Patty pulls a trick on Betsy and she now knows that the girls are wise to her. Martin has a talk with Betsy and finds out the root of Betsy's problem. Frances Heflin as Cissy Lane. Don Scardino as Timmy. Scott Glenn as Harry.

Note: This is the only episode in the series in which Patty Duke is credited as "guest-star" in the closing credits.

Everyone at Brooklyn Heights High are excited by the visit of famous alumnus Sal Mineo. Patty believes he's there to discover new talent. Richard tells her he's there to film some school shots for a show where he plays a teacher. Mr. Layton asks Cathy to show Sal around the school. Patty is upset that it wasn't her that was picked. Cathy arranges for Patty to take Sal to The Shake Shop and show him around. Sal agrees to do a show at the school. He asks Patty to try out to star opposite him in the show. Patty impresses everyone with her dramatic performance at tryouts. The night of the performance, Patty freezes up and turns a serious scene into a comedic one. The next morning the family is worried about how Patty will feel. Her reaction is not what the family expected. James Coco as Director.

Note: This is Sal Mineo's only appearance in the series as himself; this is also the first of Kelly Wood's four appearances in the series, guest-starring as Gloria (she later returns in "The Raffle," "What's Cooking, Cousin?" and "Patty, the Chatterbox").

Patty's church is having a bazaar and she suggests holding a raffle to raise money. The prize is a date with Richard for dinner at the Starlight Room and tickets to the Broadway smash "The Girl from Paris". 100 raffle tickets are printed. Patty buys 11 herself as she doesn't want Richard going out with anyone else. She then makes sure the other tickets are not sold to attractive girls. When Natalie and Ross say they can sell some, Patty prints off more. Attractive Gloria tells Patty that she bought 20 tickets from the Shake Shop. Ross then tells Patty he sold his 25 tickets to his Scout Leader's older sister who is a model and her model friends. Patty sets out to get all the tickets back by taking on her friends' most dreaded chores and doing other favors. She gets back all but two tickets. Organizer Mrs. Pollack announces the winner and it's Richard himself. Richard winds up taking Cathy because Patty has chores to do that night. Marcia Strassman as Adeline.

Note: This is Jean Stapleton's only appearance in the series, guest-starring as Mrs. Pollack; this is also the second of Kelly Wood's four appearances in the series, guest-starring as Gloria.

Patty comes to Martin's office asking for an advance on her allowance. Martin's secretary is sick and he asks Patty if she would work as his secretary after school each day. At first she declines, but then she sees a guy she finds attractive, George Reynolds, reporting to the office to start a job. George was hired by his uncle, Publisher Mr. Smathers to take some pressure off a stressed Martin. Martin overhears the end of their conversation and believes George is there to replace him. Not knowing how Martin feels, Patty invites George over for dinner. After George leaves, Martin and Natalie tell Patty that George is being groomed to take Martin's job. At Natalie's urging, Martin arranges to take the editor job at the Oklahoma City Post. Patty confronts George and he explains he's just there to help Martin. Patty tells this to Martin, but he's already signed the contract with the other paper. Martin now has to fly back and forth for both jobs. That is until Mr. Smathers gets him out of the other contract.

Note: This is Bobby Vinton's only appearance in the series as George Reynolds.

Ross's birthday is coming up and he is expecting his usual surprise party. Patty talks to the rest of the family and says Ross is too old for a surprise party. They decide to not have a party at all and that Patty will just take him to a movie. Ross tells his friend Stanley about all the ways the family would get him out of the house before the party. Ross makes a list of friends to invite. Patty takes Ross to the movie. Stanley comes by with a present and tells Natalie that Ross knows about the party. Natalie now scrambles to organize a party at the last minute. At the movie, Patty tries to tell Ross that there is no party. She agrees to be his slave for a month if there is one. When they get home, Patty is the one surprised because everyone is there for the party. Bruce Kirby as Theatre Manager.

Cathy is chosen to host a classical music program on a Brooklyn Heights radio station. Patty meets the singing duo Patrick and Nigel. They are very talented but have not gotten anywhere as they need connections. Meanwhile, Martin has just written an editorial about how bad the music that teens are listening to is. Patty brings the duo to Martin's office, but he kicks them out. They then get kicked out of several record companies. Patty brings them to Danny Leonard (Phil Leeds), who loves them. Danny will record them if his silent partner Max Whithers likes them. But they have to bring Max a demo record. Ross records one of their songs on tape. Danny now says they have to have their song played on the radio. Patty uses a little deception to get Patrick and Nigel's song played on Cathy's radio program. That was the break they needed. John C. Becher as Hollis. Stanley Grover as Jimmy.

Note: This is Chad and Jeremy's only appearance in the series, guest-starring as Patrick and Nigel, respectively, although they are credited as Chad Stuart and Jeremy Clyde in the closing credits.

Miss Tansy (Judith Lowry) from the Brooklyn Heights Historical Society Secretary examines the Lane's house. She determines it to be from the Georgian period and is over 200 years old. Martin does complain that the house is a little worn. Natalie says it's time to do some updating. She thinks they should call French interior decorator Dennis Latouche (David Hurst). Miss Tansy does some more research on the house. She tells Patty and Cathy that their home played an important role in George Washington saving the country. Patty thinks Martin should print a story about their house in the paper. Latouche comes by and disagrees with Natalie's suggestion of early American decor. He instead suggests Japanese decor. Ladies from the Historical Society want to turn the house into a historical landmark. Martin thought it meant a plaque on the house, but it turns out they want to take the house for the Historical Society. Martin refuses to sign away the house and Natalie decides against the Japanese decor.

Patty had great success at getting a star to appear at last year's school prom. Despite her objection, she gets selected to do the same for this year's prom. Patty goes down to Broadway and tries to find a star that will volunteer. Sammy Davis Jr. sees her from a window and decides he wants to help her. Patty wants to run an add in Variety, but learns she can't afford it. Mr. Brown from Variety runs a story about Patty dilemma. Sammy sees the story and calls Patty several times. Patty thinks it's Richard pulling a prank on her. She learns that the prom is a sell out. Sammy talks to Natalie and tells her he will be at the prom. Not knowing this, Patty tries to go and see Sammy with no luck. A surprised Patty sees Sammy performing at the prom. Later, Patty gets a call from Peter Lawford and thinks it's Richard. Albert M. Ottenheimer as Reilly. Susan Anspach as Susan.

Note: This is Sammy Davis Jr.'s and Peter Lawford's only appearance in the series as themselves. This may be the only episode to show Patty in Manhattan rather than a Middle-American suburban setting.

Cathy studied the genetic principles of Gregor Mendel to correctly predict what her guinea pig's babies would look like. She tells Patty that she could control what her future children would be like depending on her selection of a man. Patty learns that Richard's family is short, so she breaks up with him. Patty goes to the gym to scout out some boys. She then goes through school files and finds Rodion Zielinski, the boy with the highest I.Q. He's short and not good looking. Patty falls head-over-heels for her new temporary science teacher, Gregory Noble. To get closer to him, Patty asks his help for a genetics project on a rabbit. Gregory wonders why she asks so many questions about his family genes. Richard confronts Gregory and the teacher begins to understand what's going on. Gregory finds a way to show Patty that you can't predict everything. Doris Belack as Miss Grey.

Note: This is Robert Goulet's only appearance in the series, guest-starring as Greg Noble; this is also the twelfth of Kitty Sullivan's 14 appearances in the series, guest-starring as Sue Ellen Turner.

Patty finds Ross' pet frog in her bed while she's in it. Cathy says it's just a practical joke, but Patty intends on getting even. Patty puts a pail of water over the door hoping to get Ross, but gets Martin instead. Angry at first, Martin says to not let it happen again. Ross tells Patty he did not put the frog in her bed, it just got loose. This triggers a series of practical jokes between Patty, Cathy and Ross. Natalie takes a message from Cathy's boyfriend Ted about a date for later. Cathy thinks it's another joke and rips up the message. Patty assures Cathy it's not a joke. But, the practical jokes continue. Martin says it's time to call a truce.

Patty reads a paper Ross wrote for class complimenting her and saying how sweet she is. It goes on to say she would even build a midget derby race car for him. Touched by what he said, Patty begins to secretly build the car out on the patio. Ross comes by and Patty yells at him to stay away. Martin and Natalie overhear Patty and Martin tells her to be nice to Ross. Patty doesn't want to tell her parents about what she's doing. Martin does find out, apologizes to Patty and offers to help. When Ross comes by again, it's Martin that yells at him this time. Natalie finds out about the racer and also yells at Ross to stay away. The family finally reveal the finished car to Ross. They're all surprised when Ross is unimpressed. It turns out that the paper was written by Ross' friend Nick.

Patty is at the Shake Shop with Richard. While he is at the counter, Patty dances with a boy named Rudy. The next day, Patty goes with Rudy to his father's Dance Studio. Patty has Cathy tell Richard that she is sick. Richard and Cathy go to a movie together. Richard later finds out that Patty lied and was with Rudy. They have a fight and Richard says they're finished. Richard calls Cathy for a date. At first she says no, but after Patty makes a somewhat insulting comment, Cathy changes her mind. Richard, feeling his newfound desirability, asks out a girl named Lola. Now both cousins feel they've lost Richard. Richard eventually apologizes and he and Patty make up. Raúl Dávila as Carlos.

Note: This is the thirteenth of Kitty Sullivan's 14 appearances in the series, guest-starring as Sue Ellen Turner.

Martin thinks Patty is spending less and less time at home. He feels he is losing touch with Patty and would like to spend more time with her. The next night, Patty over hears Natalie tell Martin that he needs to rest and he's not getting any younger. Patty decides to dedicate her life to him, since he has done so much for her. Patty cancels her date with Richard and spends the evening talking to Martin. Patty then makes plans to do different things with Martin for each of the upcoming evenings. He soon realizes that Patty is completely dominating his life. Richard even asks Patty if she may be over doing things, but she doesn't think so. Martin doesn't want to say anything to her, afraid he'll hurt her feelings. Patty's friends start to think they need to spend more time with their fathers, much to the fathers chagrin. Martin finds a way for Richard to spend more time with Patty.

Note: This is the Kitty Sullivan's final appearance in the series, guest-starring as Sue Ellen Turner.

Martin writes an editorial over out-of-control students pulling down a statue at a college. He is upset when a person named "Rebel" writes a critical, insulting letter to the editor in response to his editorial. Plus, mail has been coming to the paper supporting "Rebel". Cathy tells Patty that she is "Rebel" and she didn't know that Martin wrote the editorial. Cathy is about to tell Martin the truth, but then she hears his critical response to "Rebel" that he will publish. Mr. Smathers tells Martin he should meet with "Rebel" and discuss their differences. Cathy decides she can't let Martin know the truth. Someone else writes a insulting response to Martin using the name "Rebel". Patty sets a trap to identify the new "Rebel", who turns out to be Richard. Cathy admits to Martin that she was the original "Rebel" and apologizes. Leslie Barrett as Mailman. Scott Glenn as Waiter.

Patty, Cathy and Richard are at The Pink Percolator coffeehouse. Patty overhears the folk singer named Memphis quiting. She offers owner Mr. Haley (Bruce Kirby) her talents as "Pittsburgh Patty". Patty tells Richard that he can be her manager. Patty auditions and Mr. Haley gives her the job. But after several days at the job, all Patty and Richard are doing is wait tables. Patty hasn't told her parents about the job. When she hints at it, Martin forbids her being a folk singer at the coffeehouse. She decides to quit. Jonathan Harrison comes by to talk to Martin and Natalie about where Patty and Richard are every night. They decide to go to The Pink Percolator. Mr. Haley lets Patty perform on her last night. While singing, Patty sees her parents and Jonathon. Things don't turn out as bad as Patty thought they might.

Note: This is David Doyle's final appearance in the series, guest-starring as Jonathan Harrison, Richard's construction engineer father.

Patty mentions to Cathy that Richard has been breaking a lot of dates with her. Gloria calls Patty to borrow a dress and reveals that she has a date with Richard. Richard comes by and tells Patty that he likes her more, but there's one thing he can't resist about Gloria. She's a great cook. Over the summer, she studied at the famed Le Cordon Bleu in Paris. Cathy tells Patty she took a course there once. Patty asks Cathy to prepare a dinner for her and Richard and Patty would pretend she cooked it. Cathy gets a call and she has to meet her father's friend, Mr. Honoré at the airport. She won't be able to make the meal. Patty calls some caterers but they can't help her. Cathy tells Mr. Honoré about Patty's problem. He has an elaborate meal sent to her house. The next day, Richard tells Patty he's been eating too much rich food. Patty offers to make him some of her hamburgers.

Note: This is the third of Kelly Wood's four appearances in the series, guest-starring as Gloria.

The family doesn't pay attention to Ross while he is talking about his little league baseball tryouts. He goes to his room depressed. Later, Patty finds out from Ross why he is feeling bad. Patty tells the rest of the family that Ross is afraid he won't make the team. The family now tries to encourage Ross. Coach Johnson (John Randolph) eliminates all the other pitchers but Ross and Billy Bishop. Patty talks Natalie into inviting Coach Johnson to dinner. Martin comes home early from a business trip. He is surprised when Coach Johnson arrives. Ross is surprise as well and feels the family is trying to bribe the Coach. After the Coach leaves, the family feels bad that they interfered. Ross makes the team. Coach Johnson is going on a 6 month vacation and would like Martin to fill in. Conrad Yama as Momatoro.

Martin won't let Patty ride around with Richard on his motorcycle. Patty should be more like Cathy, he says. Cathy comes home soaking wet. She won't tell anyone what happened. When a reporter calls, Patty finds out that Cathy saved a boy from drowning in a lake. Cathy doesn't want a big fuss made over what she did. Patty starts to get jealous of all the attention Cathy is getting. Patty, pretending to be Cathy, meets with Roger (Morgan Paull), the boy who was saved. She tries to find out if Cathy's story was true, which it was. Patty goes to the lake hoping to find someone to save. But it's her that gets pulled out by a little boy. Patty learns something very important about herself. Neva Patterson as Miss Moore. Bonnie Bartlett as Miss Castle.

Martin comes home after a tiring day at work. He complains that Patty never stops talking. Patty says she could go 3 days without saying a word. Martin takes her up on the bet and says he'll give her an extra two weeks allowance if she can do it. Richard drops by and says that Patty has been made captain of the debating team. Patty is determined to go on with the bet. When she refuses to talk in class, Patty has to write "I will not be stubborn" 100 times on the blackboard. She has to redo it when she misspells stubborn. Martin is willing to call off the bet, but Patty wants to continue. Richard informs Patty that Gloria is trying to get her thrown off the debate team. The debate meeting is at 3:30 and the bet over at 4:00. Patty shows up to the meeting, or is it Patty? Frances Chaney as Miss Blake.

Note: This is Kelly Wood's final appearance in the series, guest-starring as Gloria.

Frankie Avalon's car breaks down in front of the Lane house. He asks Patty if he can use their telephone. Frankie learns that the next plane he can get will be in 4 to 5 hours. Patty does what she can to keep Frankie at the house. And she has to keep other friends from finding out about him. Patty is upset when the rest of the family keeps interrupting her time with Frankie. Richard fixes Frankie's car and Patty is disappointed that Frankie can now leave. Frankie kisses Patty goodbye. While listening to one of Frankie's records, Patty fantasizes that he is there singing to her. Natalie Masters as Mrs. Marlow.

Note: This is Frankie Avalon's final appearance in the series as himself; this is also the first of Robyn Millan's six appearances in the series, guest-starring as Roz (she later returns in the episodes "Operation: Tonsils," "Our Daughter The Artist," "The History Paper Caper," "A Visit from Uncle Jed" and "Patty, the Psychic").

Natalie takes Patty to have her tonsils removed by Dr. Morgan (Troy Donahue). Patty is hesitant until she sees how handsome he is. After the examination, Patty overhears Dr. Morgan talk with Nurse Bates (K.T. Stevens) about a boat he wants to get. She misunderstands his desire for the boat to be for her. Dr. Morgan comes by the house to bring the medicine Patty forgot. Patty thinks he's there to see her. Cathy overhears Morgan talking to Martin about the boat. Cathy now believes that he does like Patty. Word gets around to Patty's friends about the Doctor. At the hospital, Patty discovers his affections were for a boat. Patty's friends Monica and Roz come to the hospital to meet Dr. Morgan. Patty tries to hide on a gurney. An orderly (Ray Kellogg) brings her to an operating room to have her gallbladder removed. After some more confusion, Dr. Morgan helps Patty save face with Monica and Roz. Natalie Masters as Nurse.

Note: This is Troy Donahue's only appearance in the series, guest-starring as Dr. Morgan; this is also the second of Robyn Millan's six appearances in the series, guest-starring as Roz; this is also the first of five appearances of the character Monica Robinson in the series (the character later returns in the episodes "Partying Is Such Sweet Sorrow," "Patty the Diplomat," "A Visit from Uncle Jed" and "Patty, the Psychic"); this is also the first of Laura Barton's two appearances in the series, guest-starring as Monica Robinson, Patty's rival (she later returns in the episode "Partying Is Such Sweet Sorrow").

Patty learns that Monica is throwing a big party and didn't invite Cathy. Richard gets Cathy invited, but he will have to be Monica's date. Patty is now upset with Richard and refuses to go to the party. Richard tells Patty she has a chance to sing with a band. Patty decides to throw her own party with live music. But Patty can't get anyone to commit to coming. She suggests to Monica that they merge the parties. Monica agrees to let the band play but she won't allow Patty over. Patty tells the band to play without her because it could be a big break for them. Richard phones from the party that Monica's uncle Howard Record (Harold Peary) is there and owns Howard Record Company. Patty sneaks into the party pretending to be Cathy and sings with the band. Turns out though, that the Howard Record Company makes hot dogs.

Note: This is Laura Barton's final appearance in the series, guest-starring as Monica Robinson, Patty's rival; this is also The Shindogs' only appearance in the series, as Duke appeared on Shindig! to perform "Don't Just Stand There," which was one of her two Top 40 hits that year (the other being "Say Something Funny").

Richard's parents leave for a week, so Patty invites him to stay at the Lane house while they are gone. Martin and Natalie are not thrilled, but go along with it. Richard immediately becomes annoying. He eats most of the food. He ties up the bathroom by taking multiple showers back-to-back. He's loud, clumsy and sloppy. When his parents call, Richard tells them how well things are going and that the Lane's are crazy about him. Richard keeps interrupting Patty when she comes home with her date, Freddie (Stuffy Singer). Richard overhears how happy Martin and Natalie are that he's leaving tomorrow. He then overhears Patty and Cathy talking about their displeasure with him. Richard leaves and the family feels bad for what they said. When the family makes up with Richard, he informs them that his parents will be gone for another week.

Patty paints a painting at school, but she doesn't like it. Everyone she shows it to compliments the work because they're afraid to give their honest opinion about it. Martin, however, overdoes the compliments to where Patty believes it to be good. She then frames it and hangs it in the living room. The parents of Patty friends were all honest about not liking their child's paintings. Patty brags how her family loved the painting. But her friends say it's only a matter of time before they get rid of it. Mrs. Marlow (Natalie Masters) comes to pick up a rocker for the church auction. She compliments a statuette on the mantle and Martin thinks she talking about the painting. Mrs. Marlow reluctantly takes the painting. Patty is afraid no one will bid on it. Richard pays his friends to go and bid. Martin, Cathy, and Ross do the same. The bidding gets out hand and people start to think they really want the painting. Jerry Hausner as T. J. Blodgett. Ronnie Schell as Louie.

Note: This is the third of Robyn Millan's six appearances in the series, guest-starring as Roz; this is also the second of four appearances of the character T.J. Blodgett in the series.

During cheerleader try-outs, Patty meets shy and timid Marcia Mason. Patty decides to take Marcia under her wing in order to teach her how to be more popular. Patty, with Cathy and Natalie's help, changes Marsha's appearance and teaches her to be more feminine. They get Richard to pay her a lot of compliments and stand in for the lessons. Marcia starts to gain her confidence. The next step is to get Marcia to go on a date. Patty asks Richard to ask Marsha for her first date. Patty becomes concerned when Richard continues to spend a lot of time with Marcia. Then Patty learns that Richard talked Marcia into running for Class President. This presents a problem as Patty is running for re-election. After a talk with Martin, Patty makes a speech urging the class to vote for Marcia.

Note: This is Carolyne Barry's only appearance in the series, guest-starring as Marcia Mason, although she is credited as Carole Shelyne.

Martin has written a newspaper article stating that Interpol Agent David Matson is coming from London, England to visit the Lane family. David is a good friend of Cathy's father and is here for some rest and relaxation. Patty thinks he is here on official business. David wants to meet up with Irene, a woman he knew in London. She now works for a Dr. Harold Phelps. Patty answers a call from Irene, who calls herself "The Lady in White" and says that David should meet her at the doctor's office. Patty and Ross go to the doctor's office. There they hear Irene on the phone saying she won't let David "slip through her fingers this time" and she has to "work fast". Patty now thinks Irene is a double agent. Patty and Ross follow the pair around town. David spots Patty and Ross while in a restaurant. Patty tries to warn David about Irene. David gives the pair an elaborate set of tasks to do to make them think they are helping him. Meanwhile, David proposes to Irene. Milton Frome as Movie Manager.

Note: This is Murray Rose's only appearance in the series, guest-starring as David Matson.

Patty walks outside her house and witnesses a fender bender. Mr. Tompkins (Byron Foulger) jumps out of his car and asks Patty if she saw the other car hit him. She agrees to be a witness that the other driver was at fault. The other driver turns out to be Richard driving his father's car. Patty and Richard go to Mrs. Tompkins (Helen Kleeb) to try and settle things. Mrs. Tompkins tells them that her husband has suffered serious injuries. Mrs. Tompkins says that they will settle for $10,000 and her lawyer, Mr. Lewis (Ned Glass) will contact them. Patty keeps dodging Mr. Lewis' phone calls. When Mr. Lewis finally comes to the house, Patty is wearing glasses and pretends to not see well. But Mr. Lewis catches on. Patty and Richard see Mr. Tompkins in perfect health cleaning his car. Patty figures turnabout is fair play.

Richard asks Patty to go to the upcoming game. She waits to answer him to see if any other boys will ask her. Martin tells Patty she shouldn't keep Richard waiting too often. He could lose interest in her and find someone else. Patty says it's impossible that Richard could fall for another girl. But the thought does linger in her mind. Richard comes over and mistakes Patty for Cathy. Patty decides to pretend to be Cathy and come on to him to see if he can be swayed. Richard takes her for a drive. They go out together again, but this time they wind up in a fight. Richard runs into the real Cathy and figures out that it was Patty he was going out with. Can Richard make Patty think he knew it was her the whole time? Amzie Strickland as Richard's Mother.

Natalie tells Patty that she has a temperature and must stay home from school. Patty is upset because she has important school activities and a jazz concert planned with Richard. A bored Patty keeps annoying Natalie. She tries to find way to keep herself occupied. Dramatic Society President Bob (Steve Franken) comes over to tell Patty the meeting was a disaster without her. The two rehearse their leading parts in an upcoming play. Then Freddy comes over to work on a speech for the next debate meet. Martin returns home early and finds a house full of students waiting to see Patty. Martin brings the Doctor up to Patty's room. The Doctor says she's fine, but when Patty gets up from bed, she faints. Apparently, she ate way too many candies. Patty tells Richard to go to the jazz concert with someone else. Patty meets the beautiful Eve that Richard is taking and regrets telling him to go with another person.

Patty and Richard have had a fight and Patty refuses to speak to him. Ross tries to patch things up by tricking Patty into talking to Richard on the phone. This makes Patty even more mad. Patty tells Natalie that the fight is over Richard standing her up at the Shake Shop. Then Patty was told that he was at the library with Cynthia Howard. Natalie says he may have a very good explanation, so Patty decides to work things out. Richard calls and says he's coming by to pick up a notebook he left there. So Patty will have time to talk to Richard, Ross says he'll hide the notebook. Richard arrives and Patty learns that it was her that forgot the date was at the library. Ross is gone and now the family has to search for the notebook. After an accident, the notebook is finally returned to Richard. But something inside causes Patty to start another fight. Flip Mark as Eddie.

Martin's been having rough days at work battling a rival newspaper for circulation numbers. Patty comes home with news that she got a nurses' aid job at the hospital. Martin trips over Ross' skateboard and Patty tends to his sprained ankle. Dr. Fenneman tells Natalie that Martin's ankle isn't serious. But, because of the stress at work, he recommends some quiet and rest. Dr. Fenneman uses the ankle as an excuse to get Martin to the hospital for a few days. It's also Patty's first day at the hospital. While making her rounds, Patty meets Prof. Schroeder, a space scientist with an upcoming book of how to colonize the moon. T. J. calls Martin and tells him the professor is in the same hospital. Getting the serialization rights to the book would be just what the paper needs. Patty keeps bringing by various patients to keep Martin entertained, but this prevents him from looking for Prof. Schroeder. The last patient Patty brings in could help Martin achieve his goal. Ronnie Schell as Peter Mason. Milton Parsons as Aaron Peabody.

Note: This is the third of four appearances of the character T.J. Blodgett (Willis Bouchey) in the series.

Both Patty and Cathy compete for the attention of Hank, a man painting their neighbor's garage. Hank tells Patty that he goes to Forestry School to become a Ranger and painting is just a summer job. Instead of going to the beach for vacation, Patty suggests to Martin they go camping out in the woods. Both girls constantly talk to Hank about the outdoors. Martin has thought about Patty's idea and decides he likes it. Natalie thinks it won't go well. Martin wants to have a "dry run" in their backyard. Martin also says that the family has to completely disregard their home as it would be in the woods. Things immediately go wrong. From trouble starting a fire, the cooked food tasting terrible, everyone's back hurting from sleeping on the ground to Patty getting stuck in her sleeping bag. The next day, Patty finds out Hank is married and has a child. The family decides to go to the beach instead of camping. Kim Carnes as Joan.

'Note: This is James Brolin's only appearance in the series, guest-starring as Hank.

Cathy and her friend Cynthia (Beverly Washburn) see an Argentina school exchange program poster at school. Cathy says it may be exciting to go, but the Lane's would never let her. Cynthia reminds Cathy that she is just a visitor, and they'd probably be glad if she left. At dinner, Martin makes an innocent remark that makes Cathy think Cynthia was right. Cathy asks the family about going to Argentina. When Cathy leaves the table, Martin says that despite the fact that they don't want her to go, the family should be supportive. Cathy is sad and disappointed that the family acts as though they want her to go. She regretfully starts the process of going to Argentina. Something Cathy does makes Martin and Natalie realize that she doesn't really want to go. When Martin forbids her to go, Cathy pretends to be disappointed, but is thrilled inside. Don Diamond as Latin Man. Stuffy Singer as Doug.

Patty's history grades have not been good. Martin informs her that if she doesn't bring her grades up, she is grounded from dating for two weeks. She has to do better to get into a decent college. Patty learns from Roz that new student Henry is great with history. Patty starts to befriend him. While he's very smart, he's also very clumsy. Henry agrees to help Patty with her paper. He winds up basically writing the paper for her. Henry brings the paper to Patty's house. Things get complicated when both Richard and Henry are there and she has to juggle time between them. Henry figures out that Patty basically used him, tears up the paper and leaves. Martin tells Patty, good or bad, she has to do the work herself. After she turns in her own paper, Henry comes by, apologizes and gives her a paper he wrote for her. Will Patty try to switch papers?

Note: This is the fourth of Robyn Millan's six appearances in the series, guest-starring as Roz.

Patty ties up the phone so much that no one can call in or out. When Martin misses an important news story because of a missed call, he holds a meeting with the kids. He tells them they can use the phone 5 minutes for each friend, between 7-8 pm. Martin later agrees to have another phone line installed. But the children must come up with the $20 deposit required and then pay the bills themselves. Patty gets a job, ironically, as a telephone salesperson for the Jet Set Reducing Belt. Just one sale will earn her the $20. Cathy, from a payphone, and Ross, from Eddie's house, also make sales calls. Making a sale is harder than they expected. Jack (Jonathan Hole) and Harriet Ralston (Peggy Rea) come by to play cards. Patty sees Harriet as an easy sale. Things go wrong when Patty uses a defective belt that Ross was going to fix. And Martin's attempt at a hidden phone doesn't last long. Tommy Farrell as Jim.

Natalie is going with Martin to a newspaper conference. She is worried about leaving the kids for the weekend. Martin tells her that Patty is capable of handling things. Ross has invited his friend Billy over for a game of chess, but Patty tells him to clean his room first. Billy tells Ross that if Patty keeps hounding him, he should tell her he's running away. When Ross says he's leaving, Patty says that's OK with her. Both think the other is bluffing. Ross pretends to leave, but is just outside the door. Ross promises to not tell their parents how Patty treated him if she becomes his slave. When Ross threatens to run away again, Patty handcuffs the two of them together. Ross informs her he lost the keys. Patty and Ross have to work together to clean things up, but it doesn't go well. The two come to an understanding, make up and free themselves from the handcuffs.

Martin's birthday is coming up. Patty doesn't have that much money, so she suggests the family pitch in to buy him a present. Patty also has to subtly find out what he wants. Martin realizes what Patty is up to. He decides to help by hinting he wants an affordable Swiss pocket knife. He tears an ad for the knife out of a hunting magazine which Patty finds. But Ross sees an ad for a $99.50 telescopic rifle on the other side and figures that is what he wants. Because of something Natalie lets slip, Martin figures out about the rifle. He wants to help them pay for the gift, so he hides some money in the back yard. His plan backfires when Patty finds the money, but wants to turn it in to the police. More confusion follows, but Martin winds up getting something from Patty that is better than any other gift. Ken Lynch as Police Sergeant.

While conducting a survey, Patty meets a down and out trumpet player named Gate Garrison (Dick Gautier). Patty feels sorry for him and invites him to dinner. Martin learns that Gate is currently unemployed. Natalie mentions she had her diamond pin reset. Gate says that he had spent some time in an Army jail. When Gate gets up from the table, he hurts his back. Gate becomes a house guest. The next day Gate tries to repair Martin's typewriter and tune the family piano. Neither goes well. Martin gets Gate's band a job, but Gate turns it down because it's not the kind of music they play. Natalie can't find her pin. Martin becomes suspicious when Gate shows up with a new suit and says his band got a job. Patty tries to cover up for Gate by saying she wore the pin and lost it. Before Gate leaves, he says he found Natalie's pin in his room.

Patty has volunteered Martin to be a guest speaker for Mrs. Donovan's (Sara Seegar) creative writing class. Martin says he can't get away from the office. Natalie, Cathy and Ross each try to change Martin's mind to no avail. Mrs. Donovan tells Patty how much she is looking forward to Martin's speech. Martin does change his mind. He'll even have a reporter from the paper there to do a story about it. Before he can tell Patty, she tells him she invited a rival editor to speak to the class instead, so he'll change his mind. The plan backfires, as Martin is now furious that he will be a laughing stock at the paper. Martin will have his reporter still cover the speech, but to make his rival look bad. Patty realizes she has no speaker and has caused a newspaper war. Cathy speaks with Martin and he shows up to give the speech. Bobby Diamond as The Waiter.

Ross comes home with a black eye. He got into a fight with a new student named Jerry Mitchell. Jerry's older brother Alan comes by to apologize for what happened. Patty instantly falls for Alan. She tells Alan that she's sure Ross and Jerry will become friends. Jerry starts another fight with Ross and blackens his other eye. Cathy asks Richard to teach Ross how to defend himself. Patty calls Alan, but he doesn't seem that interested in her. Jerry fights with Ross again and Richard's training didn't help. Richard keeps trying to help, but Ross keeps getting beaten up. Richard and Alan get into a fight and Richard loses. Patty tells Alan to leave and never come back. When Patty later confronts Alan, she comes home with a black eye.

The Lanes are having Martin's society columnist Eloise Sutton (Reta Shaw) over for dinner. Her contract is up for renewal and Martin is afraid they will lose her. Eloise is bringing her spoiled little dog Pierre. She mentions how she will hate to leave Pierre in a kennel while she's away on an assignment for four days in Palm Beach. Eloise says she would gladly pay someone to stay with Pierre. Patty hears this, and as she is in need of money, she volunteers. Eloise gives Patty a long list of instructions for the dog. Patty soon learns that taking care of the dog is harder than she anticipated. Pierre can only be calmed down when Martin sings "Rock-a-Bye-Baby" to him. Right after Natalie tells Martin that Eloise has come home early, Ross tells the family that Pierre got out of the house. While Martin keeps Eloise occupied, Patty looks for Pierre. Patty finds him in a pipe and she gets stuck trying to get him out. With the help of a Little Boy (Ted Quinn) and the Fire Department, Patty gets Pierre home before Eloise knows anything went wrong.

Note: This is the final appearance of the character T.J. Blodgett in the series.

Patty and Richard are at the Ice Cream Parlor and talk about how lucky they are to have each other. Cynthia tells Patty that the new football captain, Roddy Dawson, is dying to date her. But Roddy won't ask Patty because of Richard. Patty then tells Richard they're too young to go steady and breaks up. When word gets around that Richard is available, Cynthia and a bunch of other girls flock around him. Patty then finds out that Roddy actually has a girlfriend. Richard mentions to Patty about all the girls he's dating. In order to save face, Patty invents a new boyfriend named Keith Caldwell. Richard and Cynthia look forward to meeting him. Patty keeps her web of lies going until she almost gets caught. She confesses to Richard that there is no Keith. He thinks she did it to make him jealous and they get back together. Bobby Diamond as Louie. Ray Kellogg as Guard.

Patty receives a letter from Russia. She then recalls a past civics assignment where the class had to write to a government official. She had written to Kosslinko, the head of the Russian presidium. Harold Raney (Mike Road), of the state department, arrives at the Lane house. He heard about the letter and would like to see if he can garner any valuable intel from it. He takes the letter and says he'll return it after it's been further analyzed and after they've decided how she'll respond to it. It's not long before Patty starts to think that Raney could be a spy. Raney comes back the next day and says that the letter states a wish for friendship between the countries. He also has a letter for her to sign as a response. Patty doesn't think the letter has her touch, so she re-writes it adding teen lingo. Patty tells everyone she wants to be a diplomat. Her friends start making fun of her because they don't believe there ever was a letter. Patty decides to call Kosslinko directly and have Ross record it. Raney comes by to translate the call and tells Patty she was talking to information and got the time of day. Jerry Hausner as Mr. Darren. Natalie Masters as Teacher.

Note: This is the third of five appearances of the character Monica Robinson; this is also the first of Kathy Garver's three appearances in the series, guest-starring as Monica Robinson, Patty's rival (she later returns in the episodes "A Visit from Uncle Jed" and "Patty, the Psychic").

Martin is shocked to open the door for Ronald Dawson (Steve Franken), a 20-something man who says he has a date with Patty. Ronald wants to take Patty to a club in New Jersey, so they might be late coming home. Natalie thinks Patty is old enough but Martin insists on her usual midnight curfew. Patty talks Ronald into going to a movie instead and then they talk in his parked car. It's almost midnight when two men from the Diamond Loan Company show up. Ronald is three months behind on payments and the men repossess his car. Patty asks the lead man (Frank Gerstle) to drop her off at her house. Patty is home before midnight, but a set of circumstances leads Martin to believe she was very late. The next morning an angry Martin confronts Patty. She insists she was in bed by midnight and he insists she wasn't. Patty is hurt that Martin thinks she's lying and that he doesn't trust her. As punishment, Patty is to have no dates for two weeks. The divide between to two deepens until Patty explains what happened. Martin, realizing he was wrong and should have trusted Patty, apologizes.

Patty reads a letter from Cathy who is spending time with her father in Paris. Cathy is sending Patty an original Paris dress. When Richard comes by, he doesn't even notice the new dress Patty is wearing. Patty decides to have a formal dinner party so she can show off her dress. Uncle Jed (William Schallert) drops in for a surprise visit. Patty is worried that Jed will interfere with her dinner party. An attempt to have Jed visit another relative who lives close by fails. When Jed finds out about the party he insists on playing his banjo as entertainment. Patty finds a way to have Jed stay in his room during the party. But then a power outage hits Brooklyn Heights right before the party. Jed's old fashioned ways save the dinner party.

Note: This is William Schallert's final dual role in the series and his only appearance in the series as Uncle Jed; this is also the fifth of Robyn Millan's six appearances in the series, guest-starring as Roz; this is also the fourth of five appearances of the character Monica Robinson in the series; this is also the second of Kathy Garver's three appearances in the series, guest-starring as Monica Robinson, Patty's rival.

Patty is reading a book about experiments with ESP. She will go out of the room while the family concentrates on a random object. When she comes back she will be able to guess the item. Cathy talks the others into going along with what ever Patty picks. Even after Cathy tells her it was a joke, Patty still believes she's psychic. Patty starts to give psychic readings with students at school. Detective Lt. Gregory (Ken Lynch) comes by to speak to Patty about illegally operating a fortune telling business. Patty is cleared when she says that she isn't taking in any money. Madame Olga (Elvia Allman), a self-proclaimed famous psychic, comes by. She flatters Patty and asks her to come to her parlor. At the parlor, Patty finds out the tricks Madame Olga uses to make people believe in her. Madame Olga wants Patty to tell her about her friends problems and have them come by the parlor. Unknown to some of the family, Patty is actually working with the police. The sting operation gets a little complicated, but Madame Olga is eventually arrested. C. Lindsay Workman as Mr. Ryan, the Principal.

Note: This is Robyn Millan's final appearance in the series, guest-starring as Roz; this is also the final appearance of the character Monica Robinson in the series; this is also Kathy Garver's final appearance in the series, guest-starring as Monica Robinson, Patty's rival.

Martin is working on an important speech, but he is constantly interrupted by Patty catching up on her chores. He tells her that it would make more sense if she just did the chores when they came up. Martin's secretary sends over by mistake money given from readers for the Fresh Air Fund. He asks Patty to take it to the bank to deposit. On the way to the bank, Richard stops Patty with a trivial question. This causes her to not get to the bank before it closes. Patty hides the money in a book. When Martin asks Patty if she made it to the bank on time, she implies that she did. While mentioning to Natalie that Ross needs to return a book to the library, Martin finds the money in it. When Patty later looks for the book, Cathy tells her that Ross returned it to the library. At the library, Patty learns that the book has been checked out. Patty tracks the book to a Mrs. Higglemyer (Hazel Shermet), but the money isn't in it. Patty is about to tell Martin the truth when she sees and takes the envelope with the money on his desk. Cathy tells Patty to use the bank's night deposit. A panicked Martin is now looking for the envelope. Patty tells Martin what she did. He is relieved but still punishes Patty by making her listen to his speech.

Ralphie (Clint Howard), son of the vegetable store owner (Herb Ellis), brings to Patty three kittens he's trying to sell since his mother won't let him keep them. Ross knows that wealthy neighbor Mrs. Barton is looking to buy some cats. He gets Patty to buy the kittens and they'll sell them for a profit. But it turns out Mrs. Barton is looking for Persian cats. Patty and Ross decide to put an add in the newspaper and hide the cats in the basement for the time being. Turns out Ralphie's father didn't want the kittens sold. Patty and Ross were going to sell the kittens back to him, but one is now missing. Cathy, meanwhile, has found it and taken it in. Another cat sneaks away and Natalie finds it. She tells Martin having a cat would help teach Ross responsibility. Martin then finds the third cat. They all want to keep one for themselves. Ralphie and his father come by wanting the cats back. They work out a deal where the Lane's get to keep one of the cats. William Christopher as Man.

Patty and Richard had dinner at Sally (Judy Carne) and Bob's (Ronnie Schell) apartment. They are married friends who are a year older than them. While sitting in Richard's car, he tells Patty he's afraid they will lose touch when they graduate. Richard proposes and Patty accepts. When she gets home, she tries to tell Martin, but can't. The next day Natalie finds a book about nursing in Patty's room and thinks that may be what she wanted to talk to Martin about. Patty is surprised and happy when her parents completely support what she wants to do. Then she finds out they're talking about being a nurse. Patty still can't tell her parents the truth and Richard tells her he couldn't say anything to his parents either. Patty dreams about being a happy housewife with children. Patty talks with Sally and finds out the reality of marriage. She now has a dream about being a poor and struggling housewife. After talking with Bob, Richard now second guesses getting married. Bob tells Richard and Patty that Sally is going to have a baby and that marriage is great. But they decide to call off the engagement and wait.

Note: This episode's summary is written into the 1999 TV movie The Patty Duke Show: Still Rockin' In Brooklyn Heights, with Patty and Richard later having a son, who, in turn, has a daughter and are amicably divorced (though towards the end of the movie, they reconcile).

Patty is excited about Chuck Farrel (Stuffy Singer), a boy from school. She notices that his car has broken down in front of her house. Patty talks to him with his upper half hidden underneath the car while he's working on it. He would like to go to the beach hangout Ga-Ga-A-Go-Go but has too many chores. Patty assumes Chuck wants to take her, though he hasn't actually asked her. Chuck wonders if he could hire Ross to mow his lawn. Patty asks Ross and he's not interested. Ross asks Martin if he could drop French class because he's the only boy in it. Patty says she'll talk Martin into letting him drop the class if Ross cut's Chuck's lawn. Chuck's neighbor, Penelope Fowler, is constantly bothering Ross while he tries to finish the lawn. Ross destroys parts of the yard and soon he just leaves. Patty still doesn't know what Chuck's plans are. Penelope makes Ross ask her to a movie. Because of Penelope, Ross decides to stay in French class. Chuck comes by to pick up Patty.

Note: This is Diane Mountford's only appearance in the series, guest-starring as Penelope Fowler.

Ross befriends Harold Wilson, an older guy at school. He is president and the best player on the exclusive Tigers basketball club. Harold says he'll nominate Ross into the club as a water boy and will take him under his wing. Harold would also like to meet Patty. He tries to high pressure Patty for a date, but she turns him down. Harold now has no interest in helping Ross. Ross blames Patty for not getting into the club. Patty agrees to see Harold until the voting is done. Meanwhile, Eddie asks Ross to join a club he's forming, but Ross turns him down. Patty comes up with several plans to get Harold uninterested in her, but none work. While explaining things to Richard, Harold overhears Patty's scheme and leaves angry. Ross comes home and tells Patty he's been made president of Eddie's club and he no longer cares about the Tigers.

Note: This is Aron Kincaid's only appearance in the series, guest-starring as Harold Wilson; this episode also serves as the series finale, as according to Internet Movie Database, ABC and United Artists could not come to an agreement over the cost of filming the series in color (according to Duke's autobiography, Call Me Anna, had United Artists not been so cheap and agreed to let ABC not only keep the series in Brooklyn Heights, but also begin filming the series in color, the show might have continued for at least a couple more years).