Family Affair S5E2 — Desert Isle: Manhattan Style
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Family Affair•Season 5•Episode 2

Desert Isle: Manhattan Style

8.1/10 · 49 votesSep 24, 197030 min

Ranked #2 of 24 in Season 5•+0.4 vs season avg

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Bill asks Cissy to babysit the twin while he and French are out. When her boyfriend calls and asks her to go on a trip, she calls someone else to take her place and then just leaves. The replacement does not get there because of

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Episode Summary

"Desert Isle: Manhattan Style" is episode 2 of Family Affair season 5. It scored 8.1/10 from 49 votes, ranking #2 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.7). It aired on September 24, 1970.

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