Wed, Nov 9, 1977
Tom and Abby struggle to decide on a wedding date; when they finally do, the kids plan the entire event but go way overboard. Many arguments ensue, putting the very ceremony in jeopardy. The girls give Abby a bridal shower and Tom attends his bachelor party. Meanwhile, Elizabeth and Nicholas are not entirely in favor of the wedding or marriage; their thoughts are with their late mother.
Wed, Nov 16, 1977
Tom wins a journalistic award which takes the Bradfords to San Francisco. Once there, Abby meets with an old flame on the board of admissions at the medical school to advocate for Mary, who has recently been wait-listed. During their time in the big city, Tom has a fallout with the family based on their constant protests to his way of parenting. This episode was filmed on location in the Bay Area.