Eight Is Enough (1977)

S3E12 You Won't Have Nicholas to Kick Around Anymore (1)

The Bradford kids organize a celebration for Tom and Abby's anniversary, leaving Nicholas feeling excluded. Unbeknownst to each other, Tom and Abby compete to buy tickets for "A Christmas Line" as a surprise for their special day. In an unfortunate mishap, Nicholas accidentally sets fire to his room, ruining the gift Tommy had been crafting for Tom and Abby. Feeling unwanted by the family, Nicholas decides to leave and heads to San Diego in search of Sam.