I Love You

I Love You
Season 2, Episode 3
Air date	September 29, 1997
Written by	Brenda Hampton
Directed by	Gabrielle Beaumont
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"I Love You" is the third episode of the 2nd season of 7th Heaven. On its original airing, this episode scored 4.86 million viewers.

Synopsis

Simon and Ruthie can't resist reading Matt's letters and thus discovers big brother is secretly married to Heather. Matt tricks them by addressing one of the letters to "Mrs. Matt Camden.". Eric accidentally finds the letter leading him to think Matt and Heather got married over the summer, which worries him, Annie, and Heather's mom. Meanwhile, Eric can't resist spying on both of his sons, and thus falls into a trap. Elsewhere, Wilson won't say 'I love you' back to Mary, who refuses to understand he'll only say that again when even more serious than with Billy's late mother and thinks it's a big commitment. And finally, Annie and Eric try to help Lucy's classmate from school, Laurie, is extremely timid due to her verbally brutal mother, but the scolding root sits deeper.

Notes

• Anita Dangler who plays Laurie's grandmother in the episode died on March 4, 2000 because of cancer, this episode marks her last TV appearance.

Trivia

• Molly Orr was nominated for a Young Artist Award for her guest starring role as Laurie in this episode.
• While Lucy and Laurie play classmates and friends in this episode, Beverley (Lucy) is actually five years older than Molly Orr (Laurie). In fact, Molly is even a year younger than David Gallagher (Simon).

Opening Credits

Featured in the opening credits are:

• Stephen Collins as Eric Camden
• Catherine Hicks as Annie Camden
• Barry Watson as Matt Camden
• David Gallagher as Simon Camden
• Jessica Biel as Mary Camden
• Beverley Mitchell as Lucy Camden
• Mackenzie Rosman as Ruthie Camden

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