Season 9 · Episode 18
The Last Summer
- Season
- Season 9
- Episode
- 18 (197 overall)
- First aired
- February 21, 1983
- Network
- NBC
Who’s in it: The Carters
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Jason Carter takes on odd jobs for Ruthy Leland, a girl his age. The two become close friends over one summer.
Jason learns that Ruthy is seriously ill and won't live long. He makes the most of the time they have, and he learns about friendship and loss far sooner than any boy should.
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