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Family Affair S1E25 — The Way It Was
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Family Affair•Season 1•Episode 25

The Way It Was

7.7/10 · 62 votesMar 20, 196730 min

Ranked #25 of 30 in Season 1•−0.3 vs season avg

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Bill sends the kids away for a week-long trip at camp because they are driving him up the wall. He then starts to miss them when he goes back to his bachelor life.

Directed byWilliam D. Russell
Written byGeorge Tibbles
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Episode Summary

"The Way It Was" is episode 25 of Family Affair season 1. It scored 7.7/10 from 62 votes, ranking #25 of 30 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by William D. Russell and written by George Tibbles, it aired on March 20, 1967.

Next: E26 · All Nephews Are Created EqualBest of Season 1