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It Takes Two

TV·1982–1983·1 season, 22 episodes·ABC·Comedy·30m·Created by Susan Harris

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It Takes Two is an American sitcom, created by Susan Harris, that aired on ABC from October 14, 1982 to April 28, 1983. The series starred Richard Crenna as Dr. Sam Quinn and Patty Duke Astin as his devoted wife Molly.

Cast

Richard CrennaRichard CrennaPatty DukePatty DukeMolly QuinnHelen HuntHelen HuntLisa QuinnAnthony EdwardsAnthony EdwardsBillie BirdBillie BirdDella ReeseDella Reese

Episodes by season

Season0122Episodes1982–83Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01Sam and MollyOctober 14, 1982—
  2. S01E02TurnaboutOctober 21, 1982—
  3. S01E03Death PenaltyOctober 28, 1982—
  4. S01E04Promises in the DarkNovember 4, 1982—
  5. S01E05HeartbreakNovember 11, 1982—
  6. S01E06Hello, I Must Be GoingNovember 18, 1982—
  7. S01E07Andy and the Older WomanNovember 25, 1982—
  8. S01E08A Healthy RomanceDecember 9, 1982—
  9. S01E09An Affair to RememberDecember 16, 1982—
  10. S01E10Mister Molly QuinnJanuary 6, 1983—
  11. S01E11AnniversaryJanuary 13, 1983—
  12. S01E12The ChoiceJanuary 20, 1983—
  13. S01E13Looks Bad, Feels GoodJanuary 27, 1983—
  14. S01E14Lying Down on the JobFebruary 3, 1983—
  15. S01E15Rhythm BluesFebruary 17, 1983—
  16. S01E16Swan SongFebruary 24, 1983—
  17. S01E17Inside Lisa QuinnMarch 3, 1983—
  18. S01E18Only When You LaughMarch 10, 1983—
  19. S01E19Molly's Best FriendMarch 24, 1983—
  20. S01E20Mother and Child ReunionMarch 31, 1983—
  21. S01E21The SuitApril 14, 1983—
  22. S01E22InstinctApril 28, 1983—

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