10 years ago I bought the DVDS of Seasons 1 and 2 of Family for my then-teenaged daughter because I wanted her to see a quality show that portrayed morals and good values. She and I watched together. and she has watched many times since. I thank you for sharing this wonderful series. I really loved this episode, especially the end. I remember the review in TV Guide when Family premiered on ABC; it said everyone would want to move next door to the Lawrence's.

Lance Kerwin! So many wonderful memories in this program!!! I want my daughter to experience it as well - in Buddy, she'd see her Mommy at that exact age! Thank You for sharing these memories - PRICELESS!!!😍💝💯♾️

This is the kind of show we need to have these days. Sure we had Roseanne Home Improvement ECT. And after those kind of shows went off the air we started getting junk TV. This is a heartwarming episode 41:22 Kate talks about the expanse Willie should get a job and help pay for it since it is his Farms

A lovely episode. Truly shocking how real estate was so affordable only 40 years ago. $65,000 for a beautiful house and all that land, in California no less. It'd be in millions today. Costs skyrocketed beyond belief.

I'd never heard of this show before, it was an accident I came across it lol. I'm so glad I did, I love it !!

This show is on my memory lane ,Lance was so cute and I'm glad that I can see these episode's again .

Wow! Lance Kerwin. Big crush on him in James at 15 (I was 12). Memories. Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful series and so many episodes.💕

I had forgotten what an especially wonderful episode this one was. As always, Sada Thompson knocked it out of the park!

Christy McNicols was everyone's crush. She is still lovely. I wish she was still acting .

Rip Lance Kerwin (Dexter) one of my favorite child actors! Rest easy 🤍🕊️

44:22 forwards made me cry 😭. Wish they would bring shows like this back instead of the garbage they have today 🙄.

When Doug says they don't have a turkey Buddy smiled and gets the turkey out to bake for Thanksgiving. Great episode!

37:58 so sweet. The music made me think of my youth. What a beautiful show.

I notice that the farmhouse kitchen has the same style of oven that the Lawrence's have at home. I have never seen this type of stove before, wow, so cool! It has two different ovens plus that roll-top oven. Very handy when cooking huge meals for large families, or I guess for feeding the workers.

Willie should be paying for that farm, it shouldn't fall on the parents' shoulders.

This still is one of my all time favorite television shows. I was able to buy seasons 1 thru 4 on DVD. The storylines still hold value today. And how great is is to see Lance Kerwin in this episode. His show James At 15 (and 16) was also a huge favorite of mine! I wish I could get every episode of each of these shows on DVD. Such wonderful nostalgia!

So nice to see these shows again and remind me of what a good family is like. Thank you.

As much as I usually thank Willie is spoiled rotten the farm and the land is rightfully his since Hattie left it to him to do what he wants to.

Love these old shows

Once again, thank you for another great upload. Just in time for Thanksgiving!

I use to watch it along time ago It’s so good and wholesome.

Beautiful... Tears... Wow... God bless you all...

I love ❤️ this show I was born 1978 😊 wonderful cast of people

Lance Kerwin! Yes please! I’ll take seconds!

2 if my fave actors from the 70s! Kristy Mcnicol and Lance Kerwin 😍 another "gem" i found on YT! Thanks for uploading! X

Long time fan of the show even though I was in Kindergarten when this ep originally aired and the show wouldn't have been watched by my parents who felt all TV (except Lawrence Welk Show) was evil...I started watching Family in syndication after elementary school and immediately was drawn to the rich character development, serious but poignant without being preachy storylines...Just an all around consistently well written, acted, and produced show that I am now appreciating again as most of Season 3/4/5 isn't in my DVD collection is found here on YT....You know the show's timeless when you could relate to the 'kids' of the family watching back in the day and now can totally relate to the middle aged parents of young adult children...Definitely a 'full circle' moment hearing Doug/Kate dialogue about raising young adults/teens, middle age crisis angst, etc., now watching this show again as a 51 yo ☺

Thank you for another great post. I wish you all a happy Thanksgiving.

He wants it he should find away to help pay for it...

My two favorite passions in life all rolled up in one episode. Wildlife and the stop of overdevelopment on our lands. Thank you so much for this one. It was the best🙏

thank you for posting. I love this show.

I remember watching this show. So lovely to see again.

This was so very precious. Thank you for posting.

Thankyou 😀😀 Always the 1st and best on my list 💛

Such a fantastic episode. Thanks for uploading it!

Kate still needs to wear a dress and heels on the farm, and Doug still packs his blazers? Cmon guys….

Doug and Kate were a lovely couple.

Thanks for uploading this episode. Very few Thanksgiving episodes on shows.

Thanks so much!

This is one of my favorites ty for posting😊 Now like willie i want some cornbread.

Lance Kerwin is 60 years old now. He was 18 here.

Love this

Them Willy should pay for all the expenses simple!

Man, today it would cost millions!!! Crazy 😜

Well Willy, you don’t want to sell a farm that was inherited to you, start paying for the upkeep. The deeds in your name, why are Mom and Dad paying for everything? If you sell it, who does the money go to? Mom and Dad? Nope, so pay for the upkeep yourself. ITS YOUR PROPERTY. Willy is a huge looser. Mooches off his parents, but loves to dictate what they should do.

And Kate never lost that dress and heels . I share the sentiment of most about this show but Kate should've wore pants and comfortable shoes on occasion! 😂

if willie wants to keep the farm then he should pay for it.

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I've always loved this show! This episode is truly one of my favorites. So perfect for the holiday. Happy Thanksgiving! By any chance, do you have any of the Season 1 episodes

They kill the turkey? I was born when this show was on. So I dont remember it. I only stopped bc I saw Christy McNichol and I knew her face. I can't stop watching this show!

Isn't it kind of strange that they kept referring to "Hattie," instead of "Mother" or "Grandma"?

Lance passed away...age 62... I'm in shock. Unreal!!

Tears 😢 Luv this episode, except the part where Dexter planted his country bumpkin lips on my Buddy Lawrence's lips. Lol

Simple, then pay the expenses yourself. All of it, the taxes, the upkeep, the minor and major repairs, roof, and all of it. The response I would have to my kid.

I had such a crush on Kristy McNichol when I was a kid.

It’s a pretty farm

Oh I was 10 when it came out my Frienwho is in her80s Never heard of this show

Cough up the share of the bills... I do that with my parent's condo in Florida

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65,000 in 1976 would be worth over 351 thousand today.

I thought they had gutters put on the house and downspouts this all started because you said now we had to do the barn there's no gutters on a house

Does anyone know the Name of The Thanksgiving Blessing Song that the Lawrence Family Sings at the end ?

Hattie didn't want it sold she discussed that with Willie

$65,000? SOLD!!!

So Kate grew up on a farm?

There's James

Where is their farm..took plane?

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Kate grew up on the farm and never wears pants?

If they flew there how’d they pull up in their car?

Food safety rules are clear about not stuffing the turkey until you put it in the oven because of salmonella risk. Kate would totally know this and she would not have stuffed the turkey hours and hours before it was due to be cooked. And did Buddy actually eat some of the raw stuffing? OMG.

They should have let Willie go to the farm with Salina and Jenny, and leave the boring parents at home for one episode.

Willie don't want to sell but doesn't pay the bills, still lives in his parents home or their guest house and eats their groceries. Tough guy wimp moocher.

Willie....such entitlement. He didn't even manage the upkeep; didnt know the money his grandmothef left for the farm's maint had depleted. He didnt even arrange for its care while the tenant would be away. His parents were financially responsible, not him.

Kate doesn’t seem the type to have come from a rural farm. Willie could have made it a writers art commune. That would have been interesting and give him a scope for immagination

The show This is Us copies off this gem.

Meat Is Murder. It truly is. Animals have eyes, feelings, they are like us, animals.

Vegan is the only way to be called a human, and humane

And again Kate is in heels and an old lady dress at the most inappropriate time I have no idea why I'm so into this damn show but please let Kate get comfortable for once! Lol