Eight Is Enough The Maltese Airline Bag (Season 5, Episode 7)
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TV Episode | Comedy, Drama, Family

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Eight Is Enough

The Maltese Airline Bag (Season 5, Episode 7)

TV-G

TV Episode | Comedy, Drama, Family

Primed from reading too many spy novels, Nicholas believes he's embroiled in a real-life espionage plot; When his staff becomes hush-hush around him, Tom becomes suspicious that he's about to be fired.

Creator

William Blinn (developed for television by)

Director

Harry Harris

Writers

Thomas Braden (based on the book "Eight Is Enough" by) | Lee Sheldon (written by)

Producer

Philip D. Fehrle (producer)

Composer

John Beal

Cinematographer

Marvin L. Gunter

Casting Director

Doris Sabbagh

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Edit Released

Updated Dec 10, 1980

Release date

Dec 10, 1980 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 6 wins & 7 nominations

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21 cast members

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