7th Heaven (season 9)

7th Heaven (season 9)
Country of origin	United States
No. of episodes	22
Release
Original network	The WB
Original release	September 13, 2004 – May 23, 2005

Season nine of 7th Heaven—an American family-drama television series, created and produced by Brenda Hampton—premiered on September 13, 2004, on The WB, and concluded on May 5, 2005 (22 episodes).

Cast and characters

Main

• Stephen Collins as Eric Camden
• Catherine Hicks as Annie Camden
• Beverley Mitchell as Lucy Camden-Kinkirk
• Mackenzie Rosman as Ruthie Camden
• Nikolas and Lorenzo Brino as Sam and David Camden
• George Stults as Kevin Kinkirk
• Tyler Hoechlin as Martin Brewer
• Happy as Happy the Dog

Recurring

• David Gallagher as Simon Camden (14 Episodes)
• Barry Watson as Matt Camden (10 Episodes)

Episodes

No. in series	No. in season	Title	Director	Writer(s)	Original air date	Production code
178	1	"Dropping Trou" (Part 1)	Joel J. Feigenbaum	Brenda Hampton	September 13, 2004	7.97
A now-grown Simon appears to be getting extremely close to his new girlfriend, Georgia (Rheagan Wallace), causing Eric and Annie to suspect they are having sex. Simon's new attitude of being comfortable in the house in his old bedroom alone with Georgia and getting caught by Annie only spurs Annie and Eric to begin grilling Simon about possible sex. When the truth finally comes out, Eric and Annie are scandalized and try to follow the couple when they are out on a date at a fancy restaurant. Meanwhile, Kevin worries that mother-to-be Lucy may be in denial about her pregnancy when she refuses to go shopping for maternity clothes—even though her pants keep falling down. Also, Matt returns home for a visit and is instantly pulled into the family drama, especially regarding Simon and the Georgia situation as he feels Eric and Annie are not handling it the right way. Lastly, newly high school freshman Ruthie gets in trouble at school when she decides to pull down Martin's pants in front of everyone as a prank. Plus, the twins end up in major trouble as well in their first day at kindergarten. To be continued...
179	2	"The Best Laid Plans" (Part 2)	Harry Harris	Brenda Hampton	September 20, 2004	6.86
A fed-up Simon is reluctant to talk to his parents about his relationship with Georgia after Eric and Annie crash their date at a restaurant. However, Simon admits that they are having sex and that he's currently on disciplinary probation at college for skipping classes to be with her, but is still maintaining an A average academically. This provides an excuse for Eric to install an abstinence-only program at his church. Lucy eagerly agrees to the program, but with a few conditions. Also, an anxious Lucy and Kevin learn the sex of their new baby, and Lucy starts to question her ability to be a good mother. Matt is worried that Martin is still broken-hearted over Cecilia and will tell her about Simon's new relationship with Georgia, but Martin is on other issues. Lastly, Matt chips away at Ruthie's unwillingness to apologize to Martin over the incident of pulling down his pants at school, but doesn't lead too much progress with the chagrin of Ruthie's growing attitude problem.
180	3	"The Song of Lucy"	Joel J. Feigenbaum	Sue Tenney	September 27, 2004	3.42
Although she is worried about the lesson plan for the class she is teaching on abstinence at the church, Lucy is excited when Eric tells her she is now the Associate Pastor and will soon give her first sermon this coming Sunday. Meanwhile, Simon begins to go see Eric's former therapist Dr. Gibson (David Piel) to help deal with some personal issues. During one of the sessions Simon realizes he has been using his relationship with Georgia to block out the guilt he still feels about the fatal car accident that happened last year. Lastly, Ruthie falls for a guy she meets in detention, Harry (Aaron Carter), a foster kid currently living in a county facility. Even so, Martin has reservations about the situation and keeps a watchful eye on the couple despite Eric's approval when Harry comes over to the house.
181	4	"Bad Boys, Bad Boys, Whatcha Gonna Do?"	Michael Preece	Elaine Arata	October 4, 2004	2.09
Simon comes to terms with his fears over the accident last year and goes on a bicycle ride with Justin. Ruthie and Harry decide to break up. Lucy counsels a pregnant girl.
182	5	"Vote"	Joel J. Feigenbaum	Chris Olsen	October 11, 2004	3.84
It is time to choose a new U.S. President, and after seeing how much Martin knows about world politics, Ruthie is on a mission to develop her own opinions on the topic. Meanwhile, Eric and Annie are each suspicious that the other one did not vote in the previous election. Amidst the pressure of registering to vote, Lucy realizes that Kevin isn't registered in their area, either. Lastly, as Eric struggles to teach his young twin sons the importance of voting in America, he continually reminds the entire family to get to the polls on election day
183	6	"Fathers"	Harry Harris	Jeff Olsen	October 18, 2004	4.74
Eric seeks help from one of Mary's former boyfriends, Wilson West (Andrew Keegan) after newly teen father Charlie (Eric Panler) confesses to Eric that he has made a terrible mistake with his girlfriend Leanne and cannot handle the responsibility of being a young dad to his baby. Lucy and Kevin argue over which OB/GYN doctor they prefer during the course of her pregnancy. Meanwhile, Kevin's brother Ben (Geoff Stults) shows up in town and has taken an unusual interest in the couple's pregnancy, which only makes matters worse when Ben sides with Lucy's choice of doctor as well as taking an interest into Lucy's potential female OB/GYN doctor. Lastly, Ruthie has hidden intentions for wanting to hang out with Martin and his best friend Mac (Kyle Searles) all of the sudden, which only leads to disappointment since Mac thinks of her more as a little sister.
184	7	"Regret to Inform"	Harvey Laidman	Jeffrey Rodgers	October 25, 2004	4.87
When Kevin purposely leads Venus (Martha Plimpton), a young woman to believe that Martin is a rookie police officer, she quickly expresses interest in him and invites him over to her house and spend time together. Martin's friend Mac (Kyle Searles) encourages him to pursue Venus. Martin has a hard time revealing the truth about himself after he learns that Venus' father is serving in the Middle East. Meanwhile, Eric and Annie are worried that Martin is getting in over his head with Venus and enlist Kevin to fix things, which only leads to rumors around the police station that Kevin is cheating on Lucy. Mac also jumps in by spreading rumors about Martin at school when Venus shows up at the high school for work. Lastly, Ben continues to hide his relationship with Lucy's new baby doctor, even though they spend a weekend together.
185	8	"Why Not Me?"	Joel J. Feigenbaum	Sue Tenney	November 1, 2004	5.26
After talking with Simon on the phone, Kevin learns that he has been kicked out of his dorm room for allowing a girl named Christina to stay overnight. Simon asks for the family's help in finding a new place for him and Christina, but when the situation becomes more complicated, Eric steps in to handle it himself.
186	9	"Thanksgiving"	Harry Harris	Sue Tenney	November 15, 2004	5.85
With the Thanksgiving holiday just two weeks away, Eric and the kids notice that Annie is acting very strange, especially after she learns that Matt and Sarah (guest-star Sarah Danielle Madison) won't be able to spend the holidays in Glenoak. When Matt and Sarah decide to come by early and spend some time with the family before the holiday Annie is not pleased. In fact, the majority of the family has made plans of their own and Eric worries how Annie will take the news. Carlos (Carlos Ponce) telephones the Camdens and tells them that he, Mary and baby Charles are going to spend the holiday in Puerto Rico with Carlos' family and wants Ruthie to join them. Meanwhile, Simon has something to tell his parents, but can't get up the nerve to tell them—which involves his former girlfriend Georgia who shows up back in his life unexpectedly. Instead he decides to stay at school for work. Also, Martin has plans to go camping with Mac (guest-star Kyle Searles). Lastly, a strong-willed and pregnant Lucy is determined to do the cooking and decorating this year but forgets to tell Annie about her plans.
187	10	"Gratitude"	Fred Einesman	Fred Einesman	November 22, 2004	6.46
Simon's ex-girlfriend claims she is pregnant, and as Simon tries to figure out how to tell his parents, he does not realize that there is more to the story. Eric, Annie, and the twins are on their way back from visiting Annie's stepmother, and they reminisce about old times they have shared together. A pregnant Lucy collapses at the grocery store while shopping with Matt, and they cannot seem to track Kevin down. Lastly, Ruthie is visiting Mary, Carlos, and baby Charles in Puerto Rico, but she isn't exactly having a good time.
188	11	"Wayne's World"	Joel J. Feigenbaum	Sue Tenney	November 29, 2004	3.97
Being on bed rest is not bringing out the best in Lucy, which forces the entire family to somehow deal with her foul mood, specifically when she struggles to complete her final paper for school. Meanwhile, Martin's attitude causes problems with his teachers, friends and coaches, and Ruthie thinks she has discovered the reason behind it. Singing legend Wayne Newton makes a surprise appearance at the Camdens' doorstep to deliver an important message to one of them.
189	12	"Paper or Plastic?"	Michael Preece	Brenda Hampton & Jeffrey Rodgers	January 24, 2005	6.86
Lucy is on her last straw after being on bed rest for weeks, and she is thrilled when Matt finally offers to sneak her out of the house for the afternoon. As it turns out, this is all part of a plan with the family as they prepare a baby shower for Lucy, but what they do not expect is for her to go into labor in the mall elevator. Meanwhile, an extravagant surprise that Kevin has for Lucy is spoiled when Ruthie offers her honest opinion.
190	13	"The Fine Art of Parenting"	Harry Harris	Teleplay by: Justin Trofholz Story by: Brenda Hampton	January 31, 2005	8.97
Kevin and Lucy move back into the Camden house, which means they will have lots of help with their newborn baby Savannah. Lucy clashes with both her mother and husband about some of her parenting decisions, and Eric is concerned that he and Annie might be taking on too much as grandparents. Elsewhere, A female classmate of Martin's spreads a false rumor about them, and Ruthie uses it as an opportunity to get what she wants from Martin. Vincent also shows up at the house to speak with Eric about dating Ruthie.
191	14	"First Date"	Joel J. Feigenbaum	Courtney Turk & Kelley Turk	February 7, 2005	4.98
Ruthie is thrilled when her parents reluctantly agree to let her go on her first official date with Vincent. What follows is mixture of emotion and typical Camden chaos as the entire family helps her prepare.
192	15	"Red Socks"	Michael Preece	Martha Plimpton	February 14, 2005	4.68
In this special musical episode, the Camdens get into the Valentine's Day spirit by performing some classic musical hits. As all this is going on, Lucy is irritated that Kevin is working on the holiday. Upset that Vincent has not called her in three days, Ruthie catches him with another girl. Lastly, the family comes together to help the twins celebrate their sixth birthday.
193	16	"Brotherly Love"	Barry Watson	Brenda Hampton	February 21, 2005	4.77
Matt is upset when Simon, who has just faced a pregnancy scare with Georgia, wants Matt to prescribe birth control pills for him and his new girlfriend. As the two brothers talk secretly, rumors sweep around the house, which is where the real trouble starts. Elsewhere, Kevin and Lucy have an important decision to make when the previous owner of their new house asks them to sell it back to him. Eric and Annie are furious that Kevin is storing a gun in the house, and the older Camden kids hide a huge secret about Mary from their parents.
194	17	"Tangled Web We Weave"	Joel J. Feigenbaum	Brenda Hampton	February 28, 2005	4.95
Simon has always been careful about practicing safe sex, so he panics when his girlfriend admits to having an STD the morning after they've slept together. Meanwhile, Martin and Mac catch Ruthie's boyfriend with another girl, and they don't know how to break the news to her. Matt, Simon, Lucy, and Ruthie know a dark secret about Mary, and they agonize over how to tell their parents, who falsely believe that Mary is pregnant again.
195	18	"Honor Thy Mother"	Harry Harris	Victoria Huff	April 25, 2005	7.46
A non-church patron Marie enlists Eric's help in handling her elderly mother, Mrs. Wagner into getting her into a nursing home, but Eric gets a different impression when he finally meets Mrs. Wagner and sees that she doesn't need help and is still very capable. In fact, it turns out Marie may need more help than her mother as she is very unhappy with her life. But things turn out bad later on when Mrs. Wagner ends up in the emergency room due to her stress from her daughter. Ruthie puts up a fight with Lucy while shopping as she wants to spend the day with Vincent without Annie knowing about it. Ruthie wants to go to a family dinner with Vincent. Although, it inevitably blows up in her face and leads to an interesting conversation with Annie and Lucy in the driveway. Ben shows up in Glen Oak to pay Kevin and his new family a visit and makes himself well at home again in the garage apartment. But Kevin is not happy to see his brother as he wanted his mom and husband Frank to come over and see Savannah first. Lastly, the family spends the day setting up a special family dinner of what would've been Annie's mother, Jenny, her 75th birthday.
196	19	"Hungry"	Joel J. Feigenbaum	Elaine Arata	May 2, 2005	4.48
After being taunted for wearing second-hand clothes at "Second Hand Rose" by Vincent's (Thomas Dekker) new girlfriend, Margot (Ashley Benson), a distraught Ruthie runs into the bathroom and finds Martin's girlfriend, Zoe (Katie Cassidy), recovering from a fainting spell as two girls try to help her. Zoe confides that her family does not have enough money for food and makes Ruthie promise not to tell anyone. However, when Martin breaks up with Zoe because he doesn't like her conceited attitude, Zoe thinks Ruthie has betrayed her confidence. Meanwhile, Kevin unsuccessfully tries to create some alone time with Lucy, but is frustrated with Lucy's obsession over Savannah. Also, Eric and Annie suspect that Sam and David are feigning being sick so they can stay up late and eat sweets. Lastly, Sam is jealous of the attention being given to an ill David.
197	20	"Leaps of Faith"	Ron High	Jeffrey Rodgers	May 9, 2005	5.38
An extremely nervous Simon comes home to Glenoak to await the results of his STD test from the clinic. Eric counsels a woman (Erika Alexander) who is caring for her two daughters (Bree' Anna Banks and Brandi Vanice) with sickle cell anemia and whose absentee father (Victor Love) is hoping to take them back with him to Memphis, Tennessee for treatment at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Meanwhile, Ruthie's ex-boyfriend Peter (Scotty Leavenworth) and his parents Paris and Vic (Bryan Callen) pay a surprise visit to the Camden family, which creates problems for Ruthie and her current boyfriend, Vincent. A pregnant Paris (Shannon Kenny) and Vic decide to get married and ask Eric to be the minister to wed them. Also, Lucy and Kevin disagree over who should care for Savannah when Lucy returns to work. Lastly, Martin misses an important call from his father in Iraq while sneaking out of the house to be with his girlfriend. Martin begins to have second thoughts on their relationship.
198	21	"Mi Familia" (Part 1)	Joel J. Feigenbaum	Sue Tenney	May 16, 2005	9.07
After discovering that Mary (Jessica Biel does not appear in the episode) has filed for divorce and signed away custody of her son, Matt is at a loss for how he should to break the awful news to Eric and Annie. Simon informs his new girlfriend, Rose (Sarah Thompson), that he will not have sex with her, but avoids telling her the reason behind his decision. She gets fed up with him but comes back to him when she finds out his true intentions for them—marriage. Meanwhile, Ruthie's boyfriend, Vincent, asks Martin to get Ruthie to break up with him. Also, Eric gets involved once again with the Davis family children when little boy Danny (Drake Johnston) is being adopted by Cecilia's parents, George and Gwen (Brad Maule and Holly Fulger), but forgets to mention that the kid is part of a package deal as Danny has three sisters in Social Services as well, and try to take them in as well. Kevin is about fed up with Lucy as he's frustrated that they have not moved out of the Camden home as Lucy is stalling with the Realtor over a new home. Lastly, Lucy and Kevin may have finally found the perfect house. To be continued...
199	22	"Mi Familia" (Part 2)	Joel J. Feigenbaum	Sue Tenney	May 23, 2005	9.28
When Simon and his new girlfriend Rose (Sarah Thompson), make an unexpected visit to Glenoak to meet their respective parents, Annie begins to suspect their relationship might be on a fast track. She lets them know they are not allowed to sleep in the same room together in the house as they spend the night. Rose puts up a fight with both Annie and Simon over the sleeping arrangements, but eventually take will. Meanwhile, Eric hides the news of Mary's divorce, worried that it will most certainly break Annie's heart. Also, Martin becomes the third wheel again in Ruthie's and Vincent's relationship as Ruthie thinks Martin is jealous of their relationship despite the fact that Vincent wants Martin to convince Ruthie to dump him. The adoption process for George (Brad Maule) and his wife over the Davis children becomes more complicated when their biological mother fights for the adoption process to not happen. Lastly, Martin's father, Bill (Costas Mandylor) returns from Iraq to greet his son.