Red Tape

Red Tape
Season 2, Episode 14
Air date	February 2, 1998
Written by	Brenda Hampton
Directed by	Les Sheldon
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"Red Tape" is the fourteenth episode of the 2nd season of 7th Heaven. On its original airing, this episode scored 6.56 million viewers.

Synopsis

Eric helps a single mother named Harriet and her son Clarence to try and convince the IRS that she shouldn't be responsible for her ex-boyfriend's enormous debts. Annie confronts the kids about their lack of good manners after an incident at a restaurant. The kids do not take Annie seriously and fool around. Meanwhile, Matt accuses Mary and Lucy of placing a personal ad in his name in the school newspaper for a date. Also, Simon and Ruthie try to figure out how to pay off Happy's accidental credit card and purchase.

Trivia

Goofs & Errors

• Eric talks to Mr. Smith with a cell phone to find out which office he's in. However, in future episodes, it states that the Camdens don't have cell phones. Perhaps he borrowed it as he did in the Valentine's episode back in season 1.
• In Who Knew? the rule was that if you're old enough to pick out your clothes, you're old enough to wash them. However, in this episode, Lucy just expects Annie to wash a sweater for her.

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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