Eight Is Enough (1977)

S3E8 The Hipbone's Connected to the Thighbone

The challenges of medical school weigh heavily on Susan, Elizabeth, and Nancy as they navigate their demanding professors. They turn to Tommy for a drive, but he hesitates, feeling embarrassed to be seen with his teacher and friends. Eventually, Tom steps in to give Tommy a driving lesson. Meanwhile, tired of Mary’s frustrations about studying at home, Tom surprises her with her own apartment for a quieter place to prepare for her medical exams. With her new setup, Mary returns home, where the entire family rallies around her to support her studying.