The Power of the Press

Air date: 2/4/72

Peter joins his school newspaper and becomes popular when his classmates see themselves mentioned in the paper. However, Peter learns that flattery won't always work when he gets a bad grade, despite writing an article to flatter his teacher. Peter vows to work hard instead.

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Sergeant Emma

Air date: 2/11/72

When Alice goes on a week's vacation, she invites her identical cousin Emma, a former Army WAC, to care for the household. Emma starts the Brady kids off on a rigid schedule of exercise and work, and the kids cannot wait until Alice returns from her vacation.

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Cindy Brady, Lady

Air date: 2/18/72

When she can't do what her older sisters can, Cindy decides to act more mature than her age. Bobby tries to help out by posing as a secret admirer; when Mike wants to expose him, Bobby asks his friend Tommy to reveal himself as the admirer. At first, Cindy turns Tommy off with her mature airs, but then when she starts acting her age Tommy expresses true affection for Cindy.

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My Fair Opponent

Air date: 3/3/72

Marcia makes over Molly Webber, a plain-Jane, when Molly is nominated - as a cruel joke - for hostess of her school's Banquet Night. However, Marcia soon regrets her decision when she must compete against a now-gorgeous Molly for Hostess of Banquet Night. Molly steals Marcia's campaign speech, and with it, steals the election. In the end, Molly has a change of heart and confesses.

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The Fender Benders

Air date: 3/10/72

Carol is involved in a minor parking-lot accident along with Marcia, Bobby, and Cindy. After both Carol and Mr. Duggan, the other driver involved, initially agree to pay for their own damages, Mr. Duggan later turns around and files a lawsuit against Carol, claiming the accident was the result of her reckless driving and that he was injured as a result. The Bradys go to court to dispute all the exaggerated charges, and win.