Episode 138 of "7th Heaven"
s07e06 Regarding Eric
Title: Regarding Eric
Original Air Date: 10/21/2002 on WB
Director: Joel J. Feigenbaum
Writer: Sue Tenney
Guest Stars: Pete Gardner (Mr. Brand), Kay Panabaker (Alice Brand), Audrey Wasilewski (Mrs. Brand), Ruth DeSosa (Marie), Lenny Clarke (Lenny), Diane Dupuy (Diane)
Plot Outline:
Lucy is asked by a developmentally challenged friend, Paul (guest star Gordon Billinger), to convince his parents to let him join a traveling troupe of puppeteers, "The Famous People Players". Meanwhile, Eric is feeling low because he is stuck at home recovering from surgery and really wants to get back to work despite doctor's restrictions, so Annie asks the kids to help make him feel needed by going to him with their problems. Ruthie takes this suggestion to heart and secretly tells Eric how he should be helping everyone with their romantic entanglements. His meddling leads to chaos for everyone involved. Lastly, Kevin learns that Ben is planning to extend his temporary stay in Glenoak.