Richard Whipple is Laurie Partridge's boyfriend. He's also the treasurer of San Pueblo High School. Richard comes to the Partridge house, and he and Laurie tell Shirley Partridge that he's there so Laurie can help him figure out why the books don't balance. Richard is hoping for a romantic evening with Laurie once Shirley is out of the house, but Danny Partridge takes a photo of him sitting with his arm around her so he can use it to blackmail Laurie. Laurie chases Danny upstairs.