Season One

In the series opener of 7th Heaven, it introduces Eric Camden - a minister & father of 5 children who's happily married. His wife, Annie Camden is a stay-at-home mom raising their children. Matt Camden - the oldest child has picked up a habit of smoking and not being able to keep a job. Mary Camden - the oldest daughter likes to play basketball a lot and is having a craving for wanting to kiss a boy. Lucy Camden - the middle child is hoping to become a woman and getting her period very soon. Simon Camden - the youngest son is hoping to get a dog very soon, eventhough his parents tell him that he is too young. Ruthie Camden - the youngest child is a happy and adorable 5 year old. Also, Annie learns some devastating news when her parents come for a visit. Annie learns that her mother has leukemia.

Matt shocks the family when they meet the new girlfriend hes been keeping secret from them, while Mary keeps her new boyfriend a secret from Matt. Lucys secret crush on a classmate brings her a surprise. Eric is in for a surprise of his own when he discovers his shoes keep disappearing and Matts friend, Renee finds some help from an unusual ally Eric. Lastly, Annie reveals the shocking truth to Matt about his grandmother.

Matts plan for a date goes awry, while Annie suffers a devastating family crisis. Eric volunteers to do charity work, but Matts dating habits get him into trouble with the organization he's doing charity work for. Mary breaks up with Jeff and Lucy has her first real date with classmate Jimmy Moon. Annies parents move into the Camden home so her dying mother can enjoy her last days together with the family.

Annies sunny demeanor turns to sadness following her mothers funeral, particularly after her father abruptly leaves. Eric tries to counsel a young couple whose marital problems escalate during the post funeral reception at the Camden home. Matt helps with the delivery of Renees baby and after Mary breaks up with Jeff, she discovers shes better off with him than without him.

As Halloween approaches, Lucy tries to learn the truth about Mike "The Mutant," a mysterious recluse whos been accused of murder. While the entire family prepares for the churchs annual Halloween carnival, chaired by Annie, Eric discovers the real reason behind his hatred of the holiday.

After Mary unexpectedly un-invites the family to watch her play in an important basketball game, Simon, Ruthie and Happy get lost and are unable to find their way home. Eric is faced with counseling a young boy once again on his drug habit.

The Camden kids assume the worst when they see Eric having a motel rendezvous with a woman. Nevertheless, Annie struggles to give him the benefit of the doubt about his confidential church business, the entire town buzzes with this juicy piece of gossip. Meanwhile, Simon endures the wrath of his classmates when his secret crush is discovered and Matt tries to keep things moving slow between Mary and her new beau.

After they are carjacked, Matt fears leaving the house, while Annie appears unusually normal. Lucy fears that her relationship will suffer when both she and boyfriend Jimmy Moon run for class president. Mary wants a tattoo to fit in with her basketball team friends.

Matt, Mary and Lucys plans for a Thanksgiving away from the family get sidetracked when Erics sister, Julie, comes to spend the holiday with the family. After the family discovers Julies dangerous secret that she has a drinking problem Matt, Mary and Lucy cancel their plans for Thanksgiving. Eric decides to help his little sister overcome her problem at home rather than seek professional help whether she wants it her not.

The Camdens become suspicious when Matts new girlfriend, Tia, wants to spend more time with the family than alone with Matt. Lucy wants to try out for the cheerleading squad, but needs Matt to help her overcome her clumsiness. Also, Annie yearns for more romance in her marriage, and Simon tries to make himself invisible.

To save a womans pride Matt lies to his parents and secretly helps old Mrs. Bink around the house. Doing his own good deed, Eric helps a homeless family by creating an endless supply of odd jobs. Meanwhile, Lucy is depressed over the lack of enthusiasm for her thirteenth birthday, and Happy has her puppies.

Matt volunteers to take the fall for Mary when she steals a glass to impress her basketball team Lucy has guilty thoughts after putting her name on an old paper of Marys while Simon tries to teach Ruthie the "Star Spangled Banner."

All three generations dread the annual visit of Erics parents. The tension between father and son is heightened when both sides want to adopt an orphaned 10-year-old boy, and Eric openly voices his disdain for his parents nurturing skills. Meanwhile, Annie discovers the fate of her stolen wedding rings.

With Annie and Eric spending a romantic Valentines Day camping, Matt is left in charge and allows chaos to reign in the Camden household. His preoccupation with a date and Marys raging party allows Happy to slip out in search of her puppies. When Happy is hit by a car the family holds a vigil, aided by a caring veterinarian. Of course, Simon blames Matt for the tragic turn of events. Meanwhile, Lucy attempts to celebrate her first Valentines Day with Jimmy Moon.

Lucy asks Eric to investigate her new best friends white lies and Matt intervenes when Mary is harassed by a bully. In addition, Simon is jealous of Ruthies new friend from her pre-kindergarten class. Lastly, Ruthies first day at school brings melancholy feelings for Annie.

Mary meets a wild girl in detention who convinces her to sneak out of her house to attend a fraternity party, but the party turns out to be an intimate double date with a driver whos been drinking all night. Meanwhile, Eric and Annie counsel a former associate pastor of Erics who is burdened with a secret of his own. Simon and Ruthie secretly buy ferrets.

Eric wants to hire an ex convict as the churchs vestrys opposition; acting church treasurer Annie must determine whether there is enough money in the churchs budget to hire a new organist. Lucy becomes jealous after she asks Mary to tutor her boyfriend. Simon and Matt are fearful about getting a tetanus shot and Ruthie feels empowered by her class phone list and decides to test the emergency phone numbers.

When Erics parents return for a visit with their newly adopted 10-year-old son in tow, they are shocked to meet the boys real father, who desperately wants to be a part of his life again. Meanwhile, Erics sister, Julie, gets out of rehab. Also, with a little help from Matt and Mary,. Lucy tries to prepare her boyfriend for meeting her formidable grandparents, "The Colonel" and Grandma Ruth.

Matt is uneasy when Annies oldest friend, a boy-crazy divorcee makes a pass at him. Meanwhile, Mary makes her public singing debut. Ruthie decides its time to say goodbye to her imaginary friend and Lucy is inconsolable when her real best friend moves away.

Eric plays the role of peacemaker when Annie feels betrayed by her father, who brings his new girlfriend on his visit just months after her mothers death. Meanwhile, Matt is completely smitten with a hearing impaired girl and struggles to understand the challenges she faces. Mary begins a romance with a boy who is hiding a secret from his past and Lucy decides to become a blonde.

While Mary is in the hospital, the Camdens face other issues : Annie is distraught with her father, and Lucy and Jimmy break up over her new hairstyle. Heather bids a fond farewell to Matt and returns to the East.