Lucy tries out for the cheerleading squad, enlisting Matt to help her overcome her clumsiness, much to Mary's feminist annoyance.
Matt introduces Tia to the family, but the Camdens become suspicious when she seems more interested in hanging out with the family than with Matt himself. [S1E14] Seven Is Enough
The introduction of the grandparents adds a layer of history and explains why Eric is the way he is. The Bad Lucy tries out for the cheerleading squad, enlisting
Some of the "Annie vs. Mother-in-Law" tropes feel dated, and the dialogue can lean into the show's signature heavy-handedness. [S1E14] Seven Is Enough