Season 9 · Episode 13

Sins of the Fathers

Season
Season 9
Episode
13 (192 overall)
First aired
January 10, 1983
Network
NBC

Who’s in it: The Carters

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What happens

Sarah Carter's wealthy, domineering father, Elliott Reed, comes to visit and quickly makes it clear he disapproves of the life she has chosen. He tries to take control of the newspaper she runs and pressures the family to move to New York.

John and the boys watch as Sarah, who has always kept the peace with her father, finally has to stand up to him. A story about grown children, proud parents, and the right to live your own life.

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