The longest-running family drama in television history, which highlighted the issues and problems that today's teens face, premiered on Monday, August 26, 1996 at 8 p.m. The show has remained in that day and time slot ever since then. 7th Heaven has faced 92 other series since its inception.

Over the past 10 seasons, many celebrated film and television stars have appeared on the show, including Tim Conway, Ray Walston, Ernest Borgnine, Bo Derek, Richard Lewis, Ed Begley, Jr., Melissa Gilbert, Peter Graves, Deborah Raffin, Phyllis Diller, Wayne Newton, Barbara Rush, Eileen Brennan, Dorian Harewood, Brenda Strong, Martha Plimpton, Laraine Newman, Mackenzie Phillips, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, Meredith Baxter, Cindy Williams, Ashley Simpson, Gabrielle Union and Lance Bass, among many others. Also, several guest stars went on to star in other series for The WB, including Keri Russell ("Felicity"), Allison Mack ("Smallville"), Matt Czuchry ("Gilmore Girls") and Kaley Cuoco ("Charmed"). Two former regulars, Jessica Biel and Barry Watson, have graduated onto promising film careers as well.

About the show
Now in its milestone tenth season, 7th Heaven offers a peek into the everyday life of a large family, the Camdens. As the seven Camden children grow, they face issues ranging from dating to teen suicide, sibling rivalry to gang violence. The warm storytelling style of the Camden household has touched on such difficult topics as hate crimes, drug abuse, teen pregnancy, drinking and driving, homelessness, and vandalism.

This year, the Camden family continues to go through major changes. Eric and Annie (Catherine Hicks) are trying to keep up with all of life's ups and downs, but it's not easy with seven children ranging in age from early 20s to toddlers.

Eric continues to juggle his own family crises while helping members of the community in the fictional suburban town of Glenoak, California. Eric's role as minister, husband, and father becomes a tougher juggling act when Annie pursues a career. Plus, daughter Lucy, her husband Kevin, and their daughter, Savannah, are dealing with their own family issues. Though they have little time for themselves, Eric and Annie always manage to keep their romance alive. Together, they face any challenge that comes their way on the rollercoaster ride of parenting.
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