7th Heaven: Season 4

Season four (1999-2000) of the very popular family drama 7TH HEAVEN may be the finest of the first four (of eleven!) seasons in terms of sharp writing and superb acting by everyone. Here are some of the highlights:EPISODES 1-4: Starting a new school year and making friends. Matt wants to move out, Eric has a heart attack, Aunt Julie is pregnant. Dramatic episode about the treatment of Afghanistan women. Lucy gets her driver's license.EPISODE 5--A doozey. Teen pregnancy with a stand-up and cheer finale, marijuana possession, and cheating on a key high school exam.EPISODE 6--A very pregnant Aunt Julie wants a divorce from doctor husband Hank, but changes her mind when both of them gaze on their new-born baby.EPISODES 7 and 8--The basketball coach locks the gym from low-grade Mary and her teammates, who retaliate with vandalism and get arrested. Simon is caught giving someone "the finger" as a joke in front of Mom and the school principal.EPISODES 9-12--A woman interned during WW2 wants to make a large contribution to the church and debates seeing a fellow internee. Simon's group sniffs paint thinner fumes. Annie's father may have Alzheimer's, while Matt mopes over Shawna being at NYU across the country. Annie goes to a beach cottage for a weekend's solace.EPISODES 13-16--Two cute girls have dinner with Matt and his roommate John. Eric spies on Mary, who is on a double movie date with Lucy. Names can hurt. A child is harrassed for having Tourette's. Romantic Valentine's Day show. Eric tries to track down an abused boy who wants a prayer request.EPISODES 17-18--Eric is on jury duty with a bunch of racists; Ruthie realizes that actions have consequences; Matt drives his roommate nuts in not being able to decide whether to see Shawna in Manhattan.EPISODES 19-22--Eric counsels a troubled young girl, while Hank keeps a secret from wife Julie; all five Camden kids (excluding the twins) are caught in adolescent love triangles.Starring are a never-better Stephen Collins as minister father Eric, Catherine Hicks as his wife Annie, Jessica Biel as Mary, Barry Watson as Matt, David Gallagher as Simon, Beverley Mitchell as Lucy, and Mackenzie Rosman as Ruthie. Guest starring are Maureen Flannigan as Shawna, Deborah Raffin as Julie, and Ed Begley Jr. as Hank. How did I survive these memorable and sometimes harrowing adolescent years intact?Great parents.As a footnote, let me add that this boxed set claims to have edited episodes and changed music. I was timing the episodes like a hawk and watching for cuts. All 22 of them seem fully intact, and the opening and closing music is all there, so Paramount Home Video must have done a very good editing job. Or just put on the disclaimer for legal reasons. There are a lot of social activist issues here; maybe some (800) phone number epilogues have been trimmed because they are no longer valid. In any event, this season four set of 7TH HEAVEN is a treasure to cherish over and over as we wait for season five on DVD.

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Really enjoying this show. I had just started Season 3, when Amazon put a pop-up that it would be unavailable after February 13th! I hate when that happens, and am glad that I was able to finish the Season before that, and that Season 4 is still available.The reason I give this 4 stars instead of 5, is because the Message can be somewhat disappointing. The show is clean, it has good storylines, and likeable characters. The problem is that this man is a Minister, and yet, his family doesn't seem to truly believe in God, nor does he ever really mention Him. That's one thing. The other thing, and it is pretty annoying - and getting kind of old, is that there is SO much kissing. EVERYBODY on this show is involved in make-out sessions. I don't mind a kiss, or two, but these people (mom and dad AND all of the teens) do some pretty heavy-duty kissing. All the time.Other than that, I enjoy the show.

Every season of 7th Heaven impresses me in one way or another. Every episode has a beautiful moral message that leaves the viewer contemplating events in their own life and striving to make the best out of bad situations. That's what this show does for me. It encourages me to be a better person and leaves me feeling I'm not alone in wanting to do what's right when those around me just seem to thrive on self-indulgence and ignorance! 7th Heaven sheds a little light on viewers lives and I am so thankful for that. That's enough of my preaching (pun intended). If you've ever enjoyed an episode of 7th Heaven you'll have to get this season, as well. It is well-worth your time :-)10/10.

Pretty good show with a lot of moral issues. Great for kids, as it deals with a lot of high school and growing up issues. A little heavy on the kissing and sexual issues but overall good for early teens to watch. It also provides good topics to discuss with your kids.

So glad I purchased this season! The quality is fine and the audio is clear. Can't recall the special features being anything spectacular, but I mainly just watch the episodes. Overall, this is a great product that I would purchase again.

Just love this show. Its a great show that the whole family can enjoy together. Can't wait to get the rest of the seasons.

7th Heaven is the best show my family and I watch together. There is nothing in this day and age that compares to the life lessons that 7th Heaven incorporates. Not to mention the spiritual involvement and how important it is to weave in to your culture. Religion is not respected by all, but for those who believe, this show can teach some of the best ways to incorporate Jesus into your life.

I enjoyed most of it, until I got to the last disc wich was faulty, markes on the back of the disc, despite the fact that it was new and sealed. I tried to get an exchange, but was told no exchange, and that I was to return it for a refund. When I queried weither the fact that it was over a month since I purchased it and would I loose the full refund, I got and answer that was not really answering my question, so I ended up keeping the faulty item, rather than loosing it and the money. There sould be an exchange policy, others do that, I even got an exchange for another series that was missing a disc, also new and sealed. I wish there was a way to by just single discs. Other than the 2 episodes that I was barely able to watch, I enjoyed the series, and I might some day buy it again to get the perfect set.

very happy with dvd, loved it ,good price

Great show.

Unfortunately,this DVD package doesn't have subtitles (even in english for hearing impaired or for germans that like to watch a DVD that is not available in Germany, it would be a help to have subtitles).

This show isnt what we are used to see these days on tv. It is a 90s family show at his best. Even if it’s corny, cheesy, cringy at some points, I keep watching it. There is something that keeps you watching. This is a lovely tv show.