Family The First Time (Season 3, Episode 3)
TV-PG
TV Episode | Drama, Family

Family

The First Time (Season 3, Episode 3)

TV-PG

TV Episode | Drama, Family

Kate experiences the blues as she approaches her last birthday before the golden years. Buddy must decide whether or not to accept T.J.'s offer to go steady.

Director

Richard Kinon

Writers

Jay Presson Allen (creator) | Hilma Wolitzer

Producer

Nigel McKeand

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Edit Released

Updated Sep 27, 1977

Release date

Sep 27, 1977 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 4 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 5 wins & 25 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
9 cast members

Name	Known for
Sada Thompson Kate Lawrence Kate Lawrence See fewer	Family (1976)
James Broderick Doug Lawrence Doug Lawrence See fewer	Dog Day Afternoon (1975)
Gary Frank Willie Lawrence Willie Lawrence See fewer	Family (1976)
Kristy McNichol Buddy Lawrence Buddy Lawrence See fewer	The Pirate Movie (1982)
Meredith Baxter Nancy Lawrence Maitland (as Meredith Baxter Birney) Nancy Lawrence Maitland (as Meredith Baxter Birney) See fewer	All the President's Men (1976)
Willie Aames T.J. Latimer T.J. Latimer See fewer	Eight Is Enough (1977)
Louise Foley Audrey Pfeiffer Audrey Pfeiffer See fewer	Hercules (1997)
Michael Schackelford Timmy Maitland Timmy Maitland See fewer	Family (1976)
Shannon Terhune Cookie Cookie See fewer	Eleanor and Franklin (1976)