Two Petes in a Pod

I agree that this is the craziest plot line yet, but as for the question about anybody in school noticing, this is explained on their first meeting as the other guy having conveniently "just moved in". That, to me, at least, shows even more desperation. You know when you hear a line like this that even the writer knows how bad it is.

This is towards the end of the run, and I can see why Robert Reed had decided he'd had enough. Sherwood Schwartz obviously recycled this plot device from Gilligan's Island, where it was used, not once, but three times. But at least we knew Gilligan's Island was pure hooey. The Brady Bunch was supposed to be a comedic look at blended family life.

10 STARS. I remember this classic episode when it first aired. It was hilarious then and still is, largely due to the talents of Christopher Knight. He plays it just right, and with all the outrageousness attached.

True, familiar stuff, done by other sitcoms, but it was just right for Peter, the kind of mess a Brady brother would get himself into. Enter Arthur, who looks exactly like him, except he wears glasses? Also, he's a really cool guy. Pete becomes fast friends with Arthur, and actually could use his help when Mike's boss' niece (Pamela) needs a Friday night date?

Turns out Peter has a date the same night ---so why not use his double?

Laugh out loud stuff. Chris Knight is so much fun to watch, and quite the mover and shaker. Bottom line, you have to see this one through, with all the neat twists. No question, one of the best directed episodes of the final season.

Special guest star is Denise Nickerson, playing a very patient houseguest through the insanity. Denise was featured in WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY a few years earlier. Prior to this episode she auditioned for the lead in the EXORCIST, but lost out to Linda Blair.

Make no mistake the later scripts DID have their moments, especially this one. Teen version of LOVE, AMERICAN STYLE.

Recommended. SEASON 5 remastered color ABC/Paramout dvd box set. Final season box for collectors.

The kids and I watched this episode last night and laughed so much at how absurd it was (even by Brady Bunch standards).