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(Change Layout)Alice (1976)  
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Season 1
1 :01x01 - Pilot (Aug/31/1976)
Alice Hyatt takes a job as a waitress at Mel & Ruby's Cafe, but remains hopeful of becoming a star as a piano bar singer some day.
Guest Stars: Dennis Dugan as Joel Snedeger, Arthur Space as Stuff Johnson
Director: Paul Bogart
Writer: Robert Getchell
 
2 :01x02 - Alice Gets a Pass (Sep/29/1976)
Alice falls for a handsome former quarterback turned actor after meeting him at the diner.
Guest Stars: Denny Miller (1) as Jack
Director: Jim Drake (1)
Writer: Martin Donovan (1)
 
3 :01x03 - A Piece of the Rock (Oct/06/1976)
Alice finds out her late husband had another beneficiary for his insurance, and has hopes of meeting them in person.
Guest Stars: Lurene Tuttle as Bubbles Turner, Jennifer Billingsley as Gertrude Turner, Cletus Young as Walker, John Myhers as Frank Chasen, Patrick Cranshaw as Andy
Director: Bill Persky
Writer: Ben Joelson, Art Baer
 
4 :01x04 - Pay the Fifty Dollars (Oct/13/1976)
Alice is mistakingly picked up as a prostitute along with the other ladies during a raid at a disreputable nightclub where she was hired to sing.
Guest Stars: Patrick Cranshaw as Andy, Liberty Williams as Melinda, Caren Kaye (1) as Debbie, Gordon Jump as Sheriff McElroy, Cliff Norton as Judge Conover
Director: Bill Persky
Writer: Lloyd Garver
 
5 :01x05 - A Call to Arms (Oct/20/1976)
Alice has had enough after a heavy breather continues to call her night after night, which leads her to purchasing a gun.
Guest Stars: Geoffrey Lewis (1) as Deputy Barnes, Emory Souza as Midget, William Neal Seals as Man in Drag, Jack Riley as Richard Atkins, Lew Gallo as Customer
Director: Jim Drake (1)
Writer: Lloyd Garver
 
6 :01x06 - The Last Review (Oct/27/1976)
Alice invites a famous newspaper food critic to test Mel's famed chili. But trouble ensues when the gang feels the may have caused the critic to drop dead in his food.
Guest Stars: Victor Buono as Critic, Patrick Cranshaw as Andy, Noble Willingham as Morgan
Director: James Sheldon
Writer: Harvey Bullock, R. S. Allen
 
7 :01x07 - Sex Education (Nov/06/1976)
Alice believes the time is right to have a facts of life talk with her 12 year old son after finding a picture of a naked woman inside his wallet.
Guest Stars: Adam West as Mr. Turner, Michele Tobin as Nadine, Lara Parker as Mrs. Randolph
Director: Bruce Bilson
Writer: Patricia Jones, Donald Reiker
 
8 :01x08 - Big Daddy Dawson's Coming (Nov/13/1976)
'Big Daddy', a race car driver and ex-husband of Flo has returned to Phoenix in hopes of remarrying her, but she refuses to believe that he has made a pass at Alice.
Guest Stars: Patrick Cronin as Judd, Norman Alden as L.W. "Big Daddy" Dawson
Director: Norman Abbott
Writer: Arnold Kane, Bruce Johnson
 
9 :01x09 - Good Night Sweet Vera (Nov/20/1976)
Alice and Flo spend the night with Vera after they believe their disgruntled friend is committing suicide by taking a bottle of sleeping pills.
Guest Stars: Darrell Zwerling as Calvin
Director: Norman Abbott
Writer: Simon Muntner
 
10 :01x10 - The Dilemma (Nov/27/1976)
Alice is torn between marrying a man she doesn't love and being financially stable from now on for her and Tommy.
Guest Stars: Paul Picerni as Vinny Randazzo, Patrick Cronin as Judd
Director: James Sheldon
Writer: Martin Donovan (1)
 
11 :01x11 - Who Killed Bugs Bunny? (Dec/04/1976)
After convincing Mel to accompany Tommy on a father and son camp out sponsored by the community center, she then is upset to find out the event is really a hunting trip, which goes against her principles.
Guest Stars: Noble Willingham as Floyd, Peter Zapp as Delivery Man
Director: Bruce Bilson
Writer: Lloyd J Schwartz
 
12 :01x12 - Mother-in-Law (1) (Dec/11/1976)
Rose Hyatt, Alice's meddling, self centered mother-in-law is coming to Phoenix for a visit, much to Alice's disappointment.
Guest Stars: Clyde Kusatsu as Herb Tanaguchi, Eileen Heckart as Rose Hyatt
Director: William P. D'Angelo
Writer: Martin Donovan (1)
 
13 :01x13 - Mother-in-Law (2) (Dec/18/1976)
Alice's disappointment turns into a nitemare when her mother-in-law announces she wants to stay in Phoenix.
Guest Stars: Eileen Heckart as Rose Hyatt, Murray Hamilton as Charlie Hyatt, Noble Willingham as Floyd
Director: William P. D'Angelo
Writer: Bruce Johnson, Arnold Kane, R. S. Allen
 
14 :01x14 - Vera's Mortician (Dec/25/1976)
Vera falls in love with a mortician, but Alice has a bad feeling that he already has a wife.
Guest Stars: John Fiedler as Customer, Burton Gilliam as Buford, Tom Poston as Jerry
Director: Bill Hobin
Writer: Bruce Kane (1)
 
15 :01x15 - Mel's in Love (Jan/15/1977)
Alice has a visit from a young female hitchhiker from New Jersey who Mel has fallen head over heels in love with.
Guest Stars: Susan Lanier as Connie, Patrick Cronin as Rufus, Maureen Arthur as Maxine
Director: Alan Rafkin
Writer: Gary David Goldberg
 
16 :01x16 - The Accident (Jan/22/1977)
Flo borrows Mel's treasured classic automobile and brings it back in damaged condition after having an accident.
Guest Stars: Leonard Stone as Arnie, Chi Chi Navarro as Maria, Hamilton Camp as Fred
Director: Alan Rafkin
Writer: Harvey Bullock, Roy Kammerman
 
17 :01x17 - The Failure (Jan/29/1977)
A bumbling robber has no luck when he stops by at Mel's Diner as a woman goes into labor while he is in the middle of the hold up, plus the cash register drawer won't open.
Guest Stars: Henry Polic, II as Walter, Lupe Ontiveros as Mrs. Rivera, Bernie Kopell as Burt
Director: William P. D'Angelo
Writer: Ben Joelson, Art Baer
 
18 :01x18 - The Hex (Feb/05/1977)
The gang believes Alice is a jinx after a she gets a hex put on her by a scary looking woman she had caught stealing from the diner.
Guest Stars: Ron Carey as Rick, Tom Mahoney as Travis, Kaye Ballard as Seama
Director: Alan Rafkin
Writer: R. S. Allen, Arnold Kane
 
19 :01x19 - The Pain of No Return (Feb/12/1977)
Alice learns from an IRS agent that her late husband was delinquent on paying his taxes, and that she maybe left holding the bag.
Guest Stars: Warren Berlinger as Marion Bartlett, Tom Mahoney as Travis, Arlene Golonka as Shirley Bartless
Director: Alan Rafkin
Writer: Rick Mittleman
 
20 :01x20 - The Odd Couple (Feb/26/1977)
Alice takes in Flo as a roommate when her trailer is stolen, but her welcome is worn out quickly when a flurry of guests begin coming in at all hours of the night.
Guest Stars: Tom Mahoney as Travis, Kenneth Mars as Billy Joe
Director: William P. D'Angelo
Story: Diane Silver, Ellen Sherman, Roy Kammerman | Teleplay: R. S. Allen, Harvey Bullock, Arnold Kane, Roy Kammerman
 
21 :01x21 - A Night to Remember (Mar/05/1977)
A depressed Vera has disappeared, upset that she has only had three dates in the past three years and two had stood her up. So, Alice and Flo scour the city in search for her, searching all her known hideouts.
Guest Stars: Tom Mahoney as Travis
Director: Alan Rafkin
Writer: R. S. Allen, Arnold Kane
 
22 :01x22 - Mel's Cup (Mar/12/1977)
When a woman comes by asking for donations for a church rummage sale, Alice gives away an old, dented loving cup that is on a shelf in the diner. Little does she know that Mel treasures that trophy from his days in the Navy.
Guest Stars: Billy Sands as Larry, Tom Mahoney as Travis
Director: Norman Abbott
Writer: Harvey Bullock, Roy Kammerman
 
23 :01x23 - The Bundle (Mar/19/1977)
Flo finds a bag filled with $40,000 left in the diner, and everyone feels they should keep the money, except for Alice, who is determined to find the rightful owner.
Guest Stars: Tom Mahoney as Travis, Florence Halop as Annie, Michael Keenan (2) as TV Announcer
Director: Norman Abbott
Writer: Ben Joelson, Art Baer
 
24 :01x24 - Mel's Happy Burger (Mar/26/1977)
Mel wants Alice to star in a commercial for Mel's Diner, but she has second thoughts after seeing the hamburger costume he wants her to wear.
Guest Stars: John Fiedler as Customer, Burton Gilliam as Buford, Ronnie Schell as Buck
Director: Burt Brinckerhoff
Writer: Arnold Kane
 
Season 2
25 :02x01 - The Second Time 'Round (Oct/02/1977)
Flo's third ex-husband pays her a visit at the diner and he claims they were never legally divorced. Meanwhile, Alice serves a man who might be a flasher.
Guest Stars: MacIntyre Dixon as guest star, Rod McCary as guest star, Lewis Arquette as guest star, Ned York as Police Officer
Director: Kim Friedman
Writer: Tom Whedon
 
26 :02x02 - The Indian Taker (Oct/09/1977)
An elderly Native American claims that Mel's Diner is located on sacred Native American burial grounds.
Guest Stars: Don Chastain as Ted, Larry Hovis as Fred, Victor Jory as Billy Williams
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Tom Whedon
 
27 :02x03 - 86 the Waitresses (Oct/23/1977)
Mel hires a male waiter for the diner and proceeds to pay him more than his three female waitresses. Needless to say, the gals aren't happy about this.
Guest Stars: Bill Fiore as Kenny, J. S. Young (1) as Customer #1, Dave Shelley as Fred
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Sybil Adelman
 
28 :02x04 - Alice by Moonlight (Oct/30/1977)
Alice takes a job moonlighting as a singer in a dive called Herman's Hitching Post.
Guest Stars: Norman Alden as Buster, Patrick Cranshaw as Andy, Duane R. Campbell as Customer #1, Jane Dulo as Woman Customer, Morey Amsterdam as Herman, Gloria LeRoy as Bar Waitress, Bernie Kuby as Customer #2
Director: Kim Friedman
Writer: Tom Whedon
 
29 :02x05 - Single Belles (Nov/06/1977)
Flo talks Alice and Vera into taking a trip to a single's bar.
Guest Stars: John Welsh (1) as Man #2, Charles Thomas Murphy (1) as Man #1, Victoria Carroll as Girl in Bar, Patrick Cranshaw as Andy, Robert Hogan as Greg Stemple
Director: Kim Friedman
Writer: Bruce Howard
 
30 :02x06 - The Sixty Minutes Man (Nov/13/1977)
Alice recognizes a customer as a retired mobster she just saw on an episode of 60 Minutes.
Guest Stars: Michael V. Gazzo as Gino, Patrick Cranshaw as Andy, John Lawlor as Henderson, Bob McClurg as Customer #1, Bruce Kimmel as Vinnie, David Ketchum as Carl
Director: Kim Friedman
Writer: George Tibbles, Warren S. Murray, Tom Whedon
 
31 :02x07 - That Old Back Magic (Dec/04/1977)
It's shades of The Man Who Came to Dinner when Mel injures his back at Alice's apartment and can't be moved.
Guest Stars: Edward Winter as Jack
Director: William Asher
Writer: Arthur Marx, Robert Fisher (1)
 
32 :02x08 - Love is Sweeping the Counter (Dec/11/1977)
Romance seems to flair between Mel and Flo after they attend a football game together.
Guest Stars: Clifford A. Pellow as Whizzer Wallace
Director: Kim Friedman
Writer: Arthur Rabin
 
33 :02x09 - A Semi-Merry Christmas (Dec/18/1977)
The gang gets snowbound on the highway while on their way to an out of town Christmas party.
Guest Stars: Patrick Cranshaw as Andy, Patrick Cronin as Jason Carp
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Madelyn Davis, Tom Whedon
 
34 :02x10 - Oh! George Burns (Jan/01/1978)
George Burns stops by the diner for a meal but Vera, having just seen Oh! God, thinks he's the real thing not an entertainer.
Guest Stars: George Burns (1) as Himself
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Seaman Jacobs, Fred S. Fox (1)
 
35 :02x11 - The Eyes of Texas (Jan/08/1978)
The gang tries to convince the vain Flo to get a pair of glasses that she obviously needs.
Guest Stars: John Myhers as Harleigh, Bob McClurg as Man, Ron Masak as J.W.
Director: Kim Friedman
Writer: Robert Fisher (1), Arthur Marx
 
36 :02x12 - Love is a Free Throw (Jan/15/1978)
A high school basketball player develops a huge crush on Alice.
Guest Stars: Brad Gorman as Stretch Parker, Patrick Cranshaw as Andy, Marvin Kaplan as Henry, Joe Silver as Mr. Parker
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Arthur Marx, Robert Fisher (1)
 
37 :02x13 - Close Encounters of the Worst Kind (Jan/22/1978)
The employees of Mel's Diner decide to vent their petty grievances against each other. Bad move because they end up at each other's throats.
Guest Stars: Boyd Bodwell as Sam Fox, Barbara Sharma as Helen Dovey, Larry Hovis as Bill Dovey, Avery Schreiber as Dr. Turner, Charles Cyphers as Allen Wolf
Director: William Asher
Writer: Arthur Marx, Robert Fisher (1)
 
38 :02x14 - The Pharmacist (Jan/29/1978)
A mob gathers outside the doors of Mel's Diner to protest the usage of food preservatives.
Guest Stars: Patrick Cranshaw as Andy, Will Sherwood as Officer Adams, Gordon Hurst as Gus, Clifford A. Pellow as Salesman, Stack Pierce as Officer Rice, Florida Friebus as Iris, Peter Hobbs as Frank
Director: Noam Pitlik
Writer: Michael Loman, Chris Hayward
 
39 :02x15 - Love Me, Love My Horse (Feb/05/1978)
Flo's cowboy brother arrives in town and immediately attempts to sweep Alice off her feet.
Guest Stars: Burton Gilliam as Jimmie Joe Castleberry
Director: William Asher
Writer: Tom Whedon
 
40 :02x16 - Florence of Arabia (Feb/19/1978)
An Arabian sheik falls for Flo and wants to make her wife number four in his harem.
Guest Stars: George Loros as Turham, Richard Libertini as Ben
Director: Kim Friedman
Writer: Tom Whedon
 
41 :02x17 - The Cuban Connection (Feb/26/1978)
A couple who are old friends of Alice pay her a visit but she finds herself playing marriage counselor when the two have a major spat.
Guest Stars: Desi Arnaz (1) as Paco, Janis Paige as guest star
Director: William Asher
Writer: Robert Fisher (1), Arthur Marx
 
42 :02x18 - Mel's Big Five-0 (Mar/05/1978)
The waitresses decide to throw Mel a surprise party for his 50th birthday.
Guest Stars: Noble Willingham as Police Officer, Bob McClurg as Cecil, Patrick Cronin as Jason Carp, Patrick Cranshaw as Andy, Marvin Kaplan as Henry
Director: William Asher
Writer: Warren S. Murray
 
43 :02x19 - Don't Lock Now (Mar/12/1978)
The gang plays detective to try and discover who is stealing food and making long distance phone calls from the diner.
Guest Stars: Bill McLean as Farley, Nedra Volz as Esther
Director: William Asher
Writer: Tom Whedon
 
44 :02x20 - The Star in the Storeroom (Mar/19/1978)
Flo mentions that she used to babysit country music singer Jerry Reed when he was a young lad. So naturally everyone wants her to get them tickets to his concert.
Special Guest Stars: Jerry Reed as Himself, | Guest Stars: Marvin Kaplan as Henry, Graham Jarvis as Cappy
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Arthur Marx, Robert Fisher (1)
 
45 :02x21 - Mel's Recession (Apr/02/1978)
Due to declining revenues at the diner, Mel announces that he's considering laying off one of the waitresses.
Guest Stars: Marvin Kaplan as Henry
Director: William Asher
Writer: Arthur Marx, Robert Fisher (1), Tom Whedon
 
46 :02x22 - Earthquake (Apr/09/1978)
The gang gets worried when a Native American seer predicts that an earthquake will soon strike Phoenix.
Guest Stars: Ancel Cook as Harry, Gordon Hurst as Gus, Edward Binns as Driscoll, J. J. Barry (1) as Reese
Director: Noam Pitlik
Writer: Gary Markowitz, Chris Hayward
 
47 :02x23 - The Reporter (Unaired)
An investigative reporter seeks refuge inside the friendly confines of Mel's Diner.
Guest Stars: Eleanor Zee as Woman Customer, Bob Costanza (1) as Fat Customer, Richard Erdman as Gene Crowley
Director: Dennis Steinmetz
Writer: Michael Loman
 
48 :02x24 - The Bus (Unaired)
A busload of passengers pulls into Mel's Diner.
Guest Stars: Michael Alldredge as Bus Driver, Rod Browning as Tom, Joe George as Eddie, Allan Rich as Mr. Adler, Beatrice Colen as Wendy Harris, Walter Mathews (1) as Dispatcher, Lee Kessler (1) as Ellen Pringle, Lupe Ontiveros as Maria Fernanadez, Rod Colbin as Edgar Patton, James Lashly (1) as Henry Blaine
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Erik Tarloff
 
Season 3
49 :03x01 - Take Him, He's Yours (Sep/24/1978)
Tommy's working his way through puberty and making his mother Alice miserable. When she complains at work, wiseacre Mel shoots off his mouth, and pretty soon finds himself raising Tommy - at least long enough to learn a little lesson.
Guest Stars: Bob McClurg as Cecil, Patrick Cronin as Jason
Director: William Asher
Writer: Arthur Marx, Robert Fisher (1)
 
50 :03x02 - Car Wars (Oct/01/1978)
Mel sells the girls his car, a Volkswagon Bug which they soon discover does not run. He thinks he's put one over on them, until someone approaches him offering more money.
Guest Stars: Patrick Cronin as Jason, Bob McClurg as Cecil
Director: William Asher
Writer: Arthur Marx, Robert Fisher (1)
 
51 :03x03 - Citizen Mel (Oct/08/1978)
Mel identifies a crook, only later learning the man already served time for assaulting and pistol whipping a previous witness. Pretty soon Mel's sure the man is after him and jumping at shadows.
Guest Stars: William Pierson as Customer, Bob McClurg as Cecil, Patrick Cronin as Jason
Director: William Asher
Writer: Charles Isaacs
 
52 :03x04 - Vera's Popcorn Romance (Oct/15/1978)
The more secretive Vera gets about her new boyfriend, the more everyone else wants to find out about him. So they hatch a plan to follow her to a movie theatre...
Guest Stars: Johnnie Decker as Harold, Steve Nevil as Delivery Boy, Alan Haufrect as Brian, Barbara Minkus as Doris (as Barbara Minkus Barron)
Director: William Asher
Writer: Tom Whedon
 
53 :03x05 - Block Those Kicks (Oct/22/1978)
Mel might lose the diner if he cannot get his gambling habit under control. To support him, Alice, Flo and Vera try to shed their own vices.
Guest Stars: Lou Tiano as Marty, Bob McClurg as Cecil, Tara Talboy as Louise
Director: William Asher
Writer: Arthur Marx, Robert Fisher (1)
 
54 :03x06 - What Happened to the Class of '78? (Oct/29/1978)
Flo wants to better herself, so she starts taking night classes. But she likes to party, and that's keeping her from studying. She's going to fail, so she asks Alice for help, but can even Alice's stern oversight keep Flo aimed at her goal?
Guest Stars: Lyman Ward as Burt Gilman, Harvey J. Goldenberg as Walter
Director: William Asher
Writer: Tom Whedon
 
55 :03x07 - Better Never Than Late (Nov/05/1978)
Mel decides to keep the diner open all night. While he catches a nap in the storeroom, someone enters the diner who doesn't want food. He wants money - everything in the cash register. Alice tries to stall the thief, hoping that somehow Mel will wake up.
Guest Stars: Dave Madden (1) as Soccer Coach, Jim Varney as Milo Skinner, Steve Franken as Holdup Man
Director: William Asher
Writer: Tom Whedon
 
56 :03x08 - Mel's in a Family Way (Nov/11/1978)
Alice invites Mel over for a family dinner, but Mel misunderstands her intentions, and starts bonding to her and Tommy.
Guest Stars: Michael Pataki as Ted, Shirley Mitchell as Betty, Dave Shelley as Bob
Director: William Asher
Story: Jerry Winnick | Teleplay: Jerry Winnick, Tom Whedon
 
57 :03x09 - Who Ordered the Hot Turkey? (Nov/19/1978)
Mel decides to host a Thanksgiving dinner for some of the children from a local orphanage. Before he can serve it, a police detective appears with some unhappy news.
Guest Stars: Peter Leeds as Pete, Joyce Bulifant as Connie Raymond, Derek Wells as Boy Orphan #1, Nancy McKeon as Girl Orphan, Owen Bush as Ed, James Cromwell as Det. Ralph Hilton, Corey Feldman as Boy Orphan #2
Director: William Asher
Writer: Tom Whedon
 
58 :03x10 - The Happy Hoofers (Nov/26/1978)
Alice realizes Tommy's college days are fast approaching. To earn money for tuition, she takes a second job as a singing telegram girl. But when she shows up for work four hours late, Mel's not happy.
Guest Stars: Duane R. Campbell as Chuck, Bob McClurg as Cecil
Director: William Asher
Writer: Arthur Marx, Robert Fisher (1)
 
59 :03x11 - A Slight Case of ESP (Dec/03/1978)
Mel scoffs at extra-sensory perception, until he realizes that Vera does have a knack for predicting things that will happen. At that point his greed chases away his skepticism and he begins to wonder how he might make money from Vera's gift.
Guest Stars: Tom Williams (1) as (unknown), Hazel Shermet as (unknown), Michael Keenan (2) as (unknown)
Director: William Asher
Writer: Fred Rubin, Alan Rosen
 
60 :03x12 - The Principal of the Thing (Dec/10/1978)
It's just creepy. Well, that's what Tommy thinks when he discovers his mother Alice is dating the principal of his school, Mr. Thornton.
Guest Stars: Joseph V. Perry as Freddy, Lou Frizzell as Bubba Norris, Miriam Byrd-Nethery as Henrietta, Gary Collins as Jim Thornton
Director: William Asher
Writer: Arthur Marx, Robert Fisher (1)
 
61 :03x13 - What're You Doing New Year's Eve? (Dec/31/1978)
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Guest Stars: Alan Haufrect as Brian, Dave Madden (1) as Earl, Victoria Carroll as Marie, Theodore Lehmann as McCoy, Robert Hogan as Greg Stemple, Bob Shaw (1) as Man, Ed Kenney as Police Officer #2, Randy Doney as Police Officer #1, Will Hunt (2) as Truck Driver, Michael Keenan (2) as TV Announcer
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Marion C. Freeman, Dawn Aldredge
 
62 :03x14 - Sweet Charity (Jan/14/1979)
Alice's date manages to score an extra pair of tickets to a celebrity dance. Trouble is, there are way more than two interested parties, and that causes some friction.
Guest Stars: Victoria Carroll as Marie, Patrick Cronin as Jason, Alan Haufrect as Brian, Cliff Pellow (1) as Whizzer, Michael Ballard as Customer, Ron Rifkin as Eric
Director: William Asher
Writer: Robert Fisher (1), Arthur Marx
 
63 :03x15 - The Fourth Time Around (Jan/21/1979)
Flo considers marriage to Al Sharples, Mel's recently divorced brother. It would be the fourth marriage for each of them.
Guest Stars: Bob McClurg as Cecil, Patrick Cronin as Jason, Roger Bowen as (unknown), Dick Wilson (2) as (unknown), Carmine Caridi as Al Sharples, Lou Frizzell as Bubba Norris
Director: William Asher
Writer: Arthur Marx, Robert Fisher (1)
 
64 :03x16 - Tommy's First Love (Jan/28/1979)
Tommy falls in love for the first time. But he's spending too much time on the phone with Melissa, and Alice isn't pleased about it.
Guest Stars: Duane R. Campbell as Chuck, Dave Madden (1) as Earl, Olivia Barash as Melissa Lloyd, Bruce Kirby as Mr. Lloyd
Director: William Asher
Writer: Arthur Marx, Robert Fisher (1)
 
65 :03x17 - Mel Grows Up (Feb/05/1979)
Mel's never had a problem holding his own in any confrontation, until now. When his mother Carrie decides to spend the winter nearby, Mel can't handle it.
Guest Stars: Martha Raye as Carrie Sharples, Robert Hogan as Greg Stemple, Duane R. Campbell as Chuck
Director: William Asher
Writer: Robert Fisher (1), Arthur Marx
 
66 :03x18 - Vera's Broken Heart (Feb/18/1979)
Vera's boyfriend tells her that he plans to marry someone else, leaving her heartbroken.
Guest Stars: Terry Bolo as (unknown), Michael Ballard as (unknown), Michael Keenan (2) as (unknown), Dawson Mays as (unknown)
Director: Lee Lochhead
Writer: Arthur Marx, Robert Fisher (1)
 
67 :03x19 - Alice's Decision (Feb/25/1979)
A departing member leaves a vacancy in a singing trio that Alice might just fill. But they tour, and Alice cannot bring Tommy with her. Is he old enough to take care of himself? Does she want to let him try?
Guest Stars: Bobby Ramsen as Laslo, Karen Morrow as Ina Simpson
Director: Lee Lochhead
Writer: Tom Whedon, Robert Fisher (1), Arthur Marx
 
68 :03x20 - The Last Stow It (1) (Mar/11/1979)
Mel's tired of running the diner, so he sells it to restaurateur Randolph Briggs. Briggs has his own ideas about how to run the diner, and as each waitress complains, he fires her.
Guest Stars: Duane R. Campbell as Chuck, Dave Madden (1) as Earl, Hans Conried as Randolph Briggs, Don Chastain as Ted, Bob Hastings as George
Director: William Asher
Writer: Robert Fisher (1), Arthur Marx
 
69 :03x21 - The Last Stow It (2) (Mar/11/1979)
The easy-going life doesn't agree with Mel, after all. So he tries to buy his diner back from Briggs, but Briggs isn't selling. Mel's answer? He opens a rival eatery in Alice's apartment.
Guest Stars: Patrick Cronin as Jason, Duane R. Campbell as Chuck, Hans Conried as Randolph Briggs, Michael Ballard as Mike, Ed Kenney as Joe, Randy Doney as Kirby, John Welsh (1) as Edgar
Director: William Asher
Writer: Arthur Marx, Robert Fisher (1)
 
70 :03x22 - If the Shoe Fits (Mar/18/1979)
Off-Broadway director Tony comes to town, and Alice very much wants a part in the play he's casting. Trouble is, so does Vera. But is it the play, or the fact that Tony is handsome?
Guest Stars: Danny Goldman (1) as Tony, Fred McCarren as Sean
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Tom Whedon, Charles Isaacs
 
71 :03x23 - My Fair Vera (Mar/25/1979)
Vera's work as "Cinderella" draws the attention of people casting for a supermarket commercial.
Guest Stars: Duane R. Campbell as Chuck, Larry Breeding as Mark, Bobby Ramsen as Laslo, Don Chastain as Ted, Lew Horn as Assitant, Bryan O'Byrne (2) as Joe
Director: William Asher
Writer: Robert Fisher (1), Arthur Marx
 
72 :03x24 - Flo Finds Her Father (Apr/01/1979)
Thirty years later, Edsel Castleberry, Flo's father, wants to apologize for deserting the family when Flo was just a child. Flo wants nothing to do with him until Alice steps in and tries to bring them together.
Guest Stars: Hamilton Camp as Clem, Forrest Tucker as Edsel Jarvis Castleberry
Director: William Asher
Writer: Marion C. Freeman, Dawn Aldredge
 
Season 4
73 :04x01 - Has Anyone Here Seen Telly? (Sep/23/1979)
Everyone is incredulous when Alice swears Telly Savalas stopped by the café while she was working there alone.
Special Guest Stars: Telly Savalas as Himself, | Guest Stars: George Savalas as Himself
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Arthur Marx, Robert Fisher (1), Tom Whedon, Charles Isaacs
 
74 :04x02 - Mona Lisa Alice (Sep/30/1979)
Mel comes up with a new selling gimmick: waitresses must smile all the time or the customer gets his meals for free. At the same time Alice is breaking up with her boyfriend.
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Tom Whedon, Charles Isaacs
 
75 :04x03 - Mel Loves Marie (Oct/07/1979)
Mel learns the hard way that you can't impose conditions on love when he gives Marie an engagement ring along with a prenuptial agreement.
Guest Stars: Victoria Carroll as Marie
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Arthur Marx, Robert Fisher (1)
 
76 :04x04 - Vera Robs the Cradle (Oct/21/1979)
Tommy is taking dancing lessons from Vera, but dancing turns into infatuation and Tommy falls for his instructor.
Guest Stars: Michael Ballard as Mike, Annrae Walterhouse as Debbie
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Arthur Marx, Robert Fisher (1)
 
77 :04x05 - Flo's Chili Reception (Oct/28/1979)
Mel suspects Flo's suitor is trying to steal his famous chili recipe.
Guest Stars: Claude Stroud as Happy Schuster, Med Flory as Brad
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Arthur Marx, Robert Fisher (1)
 
78 :04x06 - Little Alice Bluenose (Nov/04/1979)
Alice is shocked to discover her boyfriend moonlights as a nude model in Vera's art class.
Guest Stars: Suzan Campbell as Student, Terry Wills as Instructor
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Tom Whedon, Charles Isaacs
 
79 :04x07 - Carrie Sharples Strikes Again (Nov/11/1979)
Carrie, Mel's ruling mother, comes back to run the business when her son suffers a back problem. Mel's ego also suffers as his Mom's food attracts a flock of customers.
Special Guest Stars: Martha Raye as Carrie Sharples, | Guest Stars: Ted Gehring as Man
Director: Lee Lochhead
Writer: Arthur Marx, Robert Fisher (1)
 
80 :04x08 - Mel's in the Kitchen With Dinah (Nov/18/1979)
Dinah Shore, hosting her own show; invites Mel to show his chili recipe. But he may only take one waitress.
Special Guest Stars: Dinah Shore as Herself, | Guest Stars: Ronnie Schell as Ken Baldwin, Guich Koock as Lonesome Larry
Director: Norman Abbott
Writer: Tom Whedon, Charles Isaacs
 
81 :04x09 - Cabin Fever (Dec/02/1979)
Mel and Marie along with the waitresses end up in an overcrowded fishing cabin.
Guest Stars: Victoria Carroll as Marie
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Thad Mumford, Dan Wilcox
 
82 :04x10 - My Cousin, Art Carney (Dec/09/1979)
Mel is delighted to learn that Vera has a famous relative, Art Carney. She asks her cousin to endorse Mel's chili.
Special Guest Stars: Art Carney as Himself, | Guest Stars: Alan Oppenheimer as Bernie
Director: Lee Lochhead
Writer: Charles Isaacs, Tom Whedon, Robert Fisher (1), Arthur Marx
 
83 :04x11 - Mel, the Magi (Dec/23/1979)
Everyone at the diner is eager to give each other a special Christmas present, even if they have to sacrifice something dear.
Guest Stars: Ed Kenney as Police Officer #1, Randy Doney as Police Officer #2, Will Hunt (2) as Arrested Santa, Ancel Cook as Ancel
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Mark Egan, Mark Solomon
 
84 :04x12 - Good Buddy Flo (Jan/06/1980)
Flo's boyfriend is a trucker so she decides to learn driving a big rig when she finds the guy has a female partner.
Guest Stars: Sherry Jackson (1) as Toni
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Linda Morris, Vic Rauseo
 
85 :04x13 - Alice in TV Land (Jan/13/1980)
While being a guest on a talk show, Tommy reveals some tidbits about his elders.
Special Guest Stars: Eve Arden as ..., | Guest Stars: Ed Kenney as Announcer, Raleigh Bond as Hank, Kimberley Dashiell as Sally, Christian Juttner as Billy
Director: Norman Abbott
Writer: Robert Fisher (1), Arthur Marx
 
86 :04x14 - Alice Beats the Clock (Jan/27/1980)
Mel installs a time clock that turns peaceful labor relations into a chaos when the waitresses demand overtime for the Sunday cleanup.
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Katherine Green (1)
 
87 :04x15 - Carrie's Wedding (Feb/03/1980)
Mel's mother, Carrie, is intent on marrying a younger man disregarding her son's opposition.
Special Guest Stars: Martha Raye as Carrie Sharples, | Guest Stars: Ancel Cook as Customer, Phil Leeds as Cab Driver, Vernon Weddle as Minister
Director: Gary Shimokawa
Writer: Mark Egan, Mark Solomon
 
88 :04x16 - My Funny Valentine Tux (Feb/10/1980)
Eager to attend a Valentine party, Tommy needs a tuxedo to impress. Tommy wants to date the most popular girl in school.
Guest Stars: Wayne Storm as Fireman, Terry Wills as Wilbur, Kelly Parsons as Wanda
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Tom Whedon, Charles Isaacs
 
89 :04x17 - Auld Acquaintances Should Be Forgot (Feb/17/1980)
Mel welcomes a buddy whose wife has just deserted him.
Guest Stars: Reva Rose as Mildred
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Arthur Marx, Robert Fisher (1)
 
90 :04x18 - Flo's Farewell (Feb/24/1980)
Flo is tempted with a huge salary in a Dallas restaurant, so she decides to give it a try.
Guest Stars: Marvin Kaplan as Henry, Dave Madden (1) as Earl Hicks
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Arthur Marx, Robert Fisher (1)
 
91 :04x19 - For Whom the Belle Toils (Mar/02/1980)
Belle, a waitress turned country music songwriter pays a visit to his old friend Mel.
Guest Stars: Howard Mann (1) as Customer, Victoria Carroll as Marie
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Linda Morris, Vic Rauseo
 
92 :04x20 - One Too Many Girls (Mar/09/1980)
Belle is annoying her co-workers with her suggestions to Mel.
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Arthur Marx, Robert Fisher (1)
 
93 :04x21 - Vera, the Vamp (Mar/16/1980)
Disappointed by her boyfriend, Vera begs for some advice from Belle on how to become a sexy vamp.
Guest Stars: Howard Mann (1) as Customer, Mickey Morton (1) as Trucker
Directors: Linda Lavin, Lee Lochhead
Writer: Vic Rauseo, Linda Morris
 
94 :04x22 - Profit Without Honor (Mar/23/1980)
Before being told the city has condemned his property Mel signs a share-agreement contract with the girls.
Director: Lee Lochhead
Writer: Arthur Marx, Robert Fisher (1)
 
95 :04x23 - Cook's Tour (Mar/30/1980)
A lady who has a tourist bus service gets infatuated with Mel. Mel takes advantage so the lady keeps bringing tourists to the diner.
Guest Stars: Howard Platt as Max, Reb Brown as Willy
Directors: Lee Lochhead, Linda Lavin
Writer: Linda Morris, Vic Rauseo
 
96 :04x24 - Here Comes Alice Cottontail (Apr/06/1980)
Alice is challenged on a bet that she will snoop on her son, Tommy, while he stays with Mel.
Guest Stars: Felice Schachter as Victoria, Christopher Tayback as Jack, John Hawker as Trucker #1, Hector Elias as Hector, Howard Mann (1) as Trucker #2
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Arthur Marx, Robert Fisher (1)
 
Season 5
97 :05x01 - Mel and the Green Machine (Nov/02/1980)
A malfunctioning ATM machine mistakenly gives Mel the sum of $24,000.
Guest Stars: John Harkins as Mr. Egan, Raleigh Bond as Raleigh, Damu King as Police Officer
Director: Lee Lochhead
Writer: Vic Rauseo, Linda Morris
 
98 :05x02 - Dog Day Evening (Nov/09/1980)
After the diner gets robbed Mel decides uipon a solution: two guard dogs.
Guest Stars: Richard Jamison (1) as guest star, Warren Berlinger as Starkey
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: George Bloom
 
99 :05x03 - Vegas (1) (Nov/16/1980)
The gang head to Las Vegas after Vera wins a trip to the gambling mecca.
Guest Stars: Nancy Lenehan as Unknown, Nedra Volz as Gambler, Michael Tucci as Dino, Lou Criscuolo as Joe Capri
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Mark Egan, Mark Solomon
 
100 :05x04 - Vegas (2) (Nov/16/1980)
Mel loses his diner at the gambling tables of Las Vegas but is given a chance to get it back by the casino owner to whom he lost it. He must somehow get Robert Goulet to sing in the casino.
Special Guest Stars: Robert Goulet as Himself, | Guest Stars: Lou Criscuolo as Joe Capri, Michael Tucci as Dino, Nancy Lenehan as Unknown
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Vic Rauseo, Linda Morris
 
101 :05x05 - Vera's Aunt Agatha (Nov/23/1980)
Vera's motorcycle riding Aunt Agatha arrives in town on her way to Mexico and Vera decides that she wants to make the trip with her.
Guest Stars: Greta Blackburn as guest star, Curtis Taylor as guest star, Mildred Natwick as Aunt Agatha
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Arthur Marx, Robert Fisher (1)
 
102 :05x06 - Tommy's T.K.O. (Nov/30/1980)
Tommy turns to Mel for advice on how to deal with a schoolyard bully. Needless to say, he gets into further trouble.
Guest Stars: Vernon Weddle as Principal Solomon, Richard Balin as Mr. Plotkin, Ody Arthur Balsam as Larry Plotkin, A. P. Smith as Arthur
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Linda Morris, Vic Rauseo
 
103 :05x07 - The New Improved Mel (Dec/07/1980)
After an acquaintance dies and has few mourners at his funeral, Mel decides to turn into a nice guy.
Guest Stars: Shavar Ross as Danny, Maurice Hill as Doctor, Mickey Morton (1) as Trucker
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Mark Solomon, Mark Egan
 
104 :05x08 - Carrie Sings the Blues (Dec/21/1980)
Mel's mother shows up on his doorstep once again only this time she's crying the blues. It seems as though her new husband left her after only a few months of marriage.
Special Guest Stars: Martha Raye as Carrie Sharples, | Guest Stars: Howard Witt as Robby
Directors: Linda Lavin, Christine Ballard
Writer: Mark Egan, Mark Solomon
 
105 :05x09 - Henry's Bitter Half (Jan/04/1981)
Henry's wife thinks that he's been having an extramarital affair--with Alice.
Guest Stars: Duane R. Campbell as Chuck, Ruth Buzzi as Chloe, Marvin Kaplan as Henry, Zale Kessler as Customer
Director: Lee Lochhead
Writer: Mark Egan, Mark Solomon
 
106 :05x10 - Alice Locks Belle Out (Jan/11/1981)
Alice, who's just been named manager of her apartment buidling, is forced to lock out Belle for non-payment of her rent.
Guest Stars: John Sylvester-White as Swanson
Director: Nick Havinga
Writer: Robert Fisher (1), Arthur Marx
 
107 :05x11 - Vera Goes Out on a Limb (Jan/18/1981)
Vera tries to save an old tree in front of the diner from being chopped down.
Guest Stars: Walter Olkewicz as Sonny, Ted Gehring as Charlie, Marvin Kaplan as Henry, Tom Kindle as Police Officer
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Linda Morris, Vic Rauseo
 
108 :05x12 - The Jerry Reed Fish Story (Feb/01/1981)
The girls find a large fish in the freezer and decide to slice it up and eat it. They're unaware that country singer Jerry Reed left it there to be mounted.
Special Guest Stars: Jerry Reed as Himself, | Guest Stars: Bob Gunter as Customer
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Arthur Marx, Robert Fisher (1)
 
109 :05x13 - Bye Bye, Birdie (Feb/08/1981)
Vera buys a parrot only to have the bird take an immediate dislike to Mel.
Guest Stars: Catherine Paolone as guest star, Lou Cutell as Lou, William Bogert as Langston Birch
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: George Bloom
 
110 :05x14 - Alice's Son, the Drop-out (Feb/15/1981)
After Tommy gets himself a singing gig, he begins cutting classes at school.
Guest Stars: Tom Kindle as Joe, Raleigh Bond as Raleigh, Brien Varady as Lovebird, Tom Williams (1) as Harvey Armstrong
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Arthur Marx, Robert Fisher (1)
 
111 :05x15 - Carrie Chickens Out (Feb/22/1981)
Mel refuses to give his mother a job as a cook at the diner so she gets a job at another restaurant.
Guest Stars: Jack Kruschen as Benny Conway, Martha Raye as Carrie Sharples
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Arthur Marx, Robert Fisher (1)
 
112 :05x16 - Macho, Macho Mel (Mar/08/1981)
Mel is embarassed to admit that a little old lady mugged him so he lies and says four heavily armed men did the deed.
Guest Stars: Florence Halop as Old Lady
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Mark Solomon, Mark Egan
 
113 :05x17 - The Great Escape (Mar/15/1981)
A trucker stops at the diner and tells his female partner to take the highway.
Guest Stars: Celia Weston as Jolene Hunnicutt
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Mark Egan, Mark Solomon, Linda Morris, Vic Rauseo
 
114 :05x18 - Alice Strikes Up the Band (Mar/29/1981)
Alice gets hired to sing show tunes at a banquet. Will it be her big show biz break?
Guest Stars: Vern Rowe as guest star, John Hawker as guest star, Eddie Carroll as guest star, James T. Callahan (1) as guest star
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Mark Egan, Mark Solomon
 
115 :05x19 - Who's Kissing the Great Chef of Phoenix? (Apr/05/1981)
In order to make his galpal jealous, Mel starts showing an interest in Vera.
Guest Stars: Victoria Carroll as Marie, Ed Kenney as Customer
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Arthur Marx, Robert Fisher (1)
 
116 :05x20 - Baby Makes Five (May/03/1981)
Vera discovers an abandoned baby and decides that she wants to adopt it herself.
Guest Stars: Irene Arranga as Julie, James Murtaugh as Adoption Agency Man
Directors: Linda Lavin, Christine Ballard
Writer: Tom Whedon, Charles Isaacs
 
Season 6
117 :06x01 - Bet a Million, Mel (Oct/04/1981)
Mel wants to borrow $10,000 using the diner as security, so he can place a bet on a 90-1 horse. The waitresses, knowing how this is likely to end, strive to stop him.
Guest Stars: Duane R. Campbell as Chuck, Ted Gehring as Charlie, Hamilton Camp as Willie Harmon
Director: Nick Havinga
Writer: Arthur Marx, Robert Fisher (1)
 
118 :06x02 - Guinness on Tap (Oct/11/1981)
Vera wants to leave some legacy behind, so she determines to set a record for how long she can tap dance.
Special Guest Stars: Donald O'Connor as Himself, | Guest Stars: Dee Biederbeck as Second Woman, Manuel Padilla, Jr. as Second Man, David Ankrum as First Man, Kathryn Reynolds as First Woman, Duane R. Campbell as Chuck, Byron Webster as Mr. Swift
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Mark Egan, Mark Solomon
 
119 :06x03 - Comrade Mel (Oct/18/1981)
Mel discovers someone hiding in his storeroom. It's the towel boy for the Russian Ballet! He wants to defect, but Mel wonders how that will go wrong...
Guest Stars: Allan Rich as Vladimir, Robert Pierce as Treplev
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Robert Sternin, Prudence Fraser
 
120 :06x04 - Alice's Halloween Surprise (Oct/25/1981)
On Halloween, Alice agrees to watch over her new boyfriend's four children. And then she can find only three of them.
Guest Stars: Philip Gordon (1) as Manuel, Jimmy Briscoe as Harold, Dave Madden (1) as Earl, Nancy McKeon as Kimberly, Nicki Armstrong as Dana, Evan Cohen (1) as Artie, Ty Mitchell (1) as David, Shavar Ross as Tyrone, Phillip Richard Allen as Mitch Aames, Billy Jayne as Jeff
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Gail Honigberg
 
121 :06x05 - Alice's Big Four-Oh! (Nov/08/1981)
For Alice's fortieth birthday she gets a special present: her annoying mother Mona visits.
Guest Stars: Will Hunt (2) as (unknown), Dave Madden (1) as Earl, Doris Roberts as Mona Spivak
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Vic Rauseo, Linda Morris
 
122 :06x06 - Mel's Cousin, Wendell (Nov/15/1981)
Mel's cousin Wendell hopes to date Vera, so he gets advice from Mel. Maybe not the best idea Wendell ever had...
Guest Stars: Brian O'Brien as (unknown), June Whitley Taylor as (unknown), Richard Jamison (1) as (unknown), David Rounds as Wendell
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Mark Egan, Mark Solomon, Linda Morris, Vic Rauseo
 
123 :06x07 - Vera's Bouncing Check (Nov/29/1981)
One of Vera's old classmates writes a check and she cashes it for him - violating Mel's orders not to. So when the check bounces and the man is nowhere about, Vera's in hot water.
Guest Stars: Kip Niven as Steve Marsh, Duane R. Campbell as Chuck
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Ken Hecht, Bob Brunner (2)
 
124 :06x08 - After Mel's Gone (Dec/06/1981)
Mel realizes he has no heirs with whom to share his legacy. He crafts a will anyway, and when he announces the terms, it creates turmoil.
Guest Stars: Jerry Potter as Jerry, Hector Elias as (unknown), Dave Madden (1) as Earl
Director: Stockton Briggle
Writer: Bob Brunner (2), Ken Hecht
 
125 :06x09 - Mel's Christmas Carol (Dec/20/1981)
After Mel fires his waitresses at Christmas time, the ghost of his former partner visits him with some lessons...
Guest Stars: Jack Gilford as Jake
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Linda Morris, Vic Rauseo
 
126 :06x10 - The Wild One (Dec/27/1981)
Biker "Bones" takes a shine to Alice and asks her to hit the road with him.
Guest Stars: Jay Leno as Bones, Susan Wolf as Daisy, Ron Palillo as Mutner
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Mike Weinberger
 
127 :06x11 - Alice Calls the Shots (Jan/03/1982)
Tommy's grade begin to drop, so Alice must end his extracurricular basketball career, a move that angers Tommy.
Guest Stars: Pete Leal as (unknown), Erin Blunt as (unknown), Dave Bowe as (unknown), Dave Madden (1) as Earl
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Gail Honigberg
 
128 :06x12 - Not with My Niece You Don't (Jan/17/1982)
Tommy gets some dating tips from Mel, and then immediately puts that knowledge to work whiling Mel's own niece! When word gets back to Mel he's not a bit happy.
Guest Stars: Karlene Crockett as Melody, Kim Richards as Lisa
Director: John Pasquin
Writer: Chet Dowling, Sandy Krinski
 
129 :06x13 - Vera, Queen of Soaps (Jan/31/1982)
Vera begins to watch more and more soap operas. Eventually, the obsession begins to affect her work. When she realizes this, she does what seems like the sensible thing: she quits!
Guest Stars: Susan Brecht as (unknown), Susan Tolsky as (unknown), Jerry Hausner as (unknown), Jamie DeRoy as (unknown), Jack Andreozzi as (unknown)
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Mark Egan, Mark Solomon
 
130 :06x14 - Sharples vs. Sharples (Feb/07/1982)
Mel's mother Carrie plans to produce and publish a cookbook. Mel's problem is one of the recipes she plans to include: his secret chili recipe.
Guest Stars: Lou Richards as (unknown), Edie McClurg as Imogene, Martha Raye as Carrie Sharples, Rose Arrick as Betty
Director: Linda Day
Writer: Mark Solomon, Mark Egan
 
131 :06x15 - The Valentine's Day Massacre (Feb/14/1982)
Valentine's Day starts off good but quickly turns sour, as various problems dismantle everyone's plans.
Guest Stars: Dave Madden (1) as Earl Hicks, Victoria Carroll as Marie, Phillip Richard Allen as Mitch Aames, Peter Scranton as Customer, Don Bovingloh as Mark, Ron Kuhlman as Jack, Pat Benson as Margie
Director: John Pasquin
Writer: Mark Egan, Mark Solomon
 
132 :06x16 - The Best Little Waitress in the World (Feb/21/1982)
Vera reads a book to help her build her confidence, and it works - so much so that she impresses even Mel, who leaves her in charge...
Guest Stars: Gary Spatz as (unknown), Steve Liebman as (unknown), Willie De Jean as (unknown), Richard Andert as (unknown), Catherine Paolone as (unknown), Justin Lord as (unknown), Jerry Hausner as (unknown), Michael Goldfinger as (unknown), Beatrice Colen as (unknown), Arthur Abelson as Freddie
Director: Mel Ferber
Writer: Linda Morris, Vic Rauseo
 
133 :06x17 - Alice and the Acorns (Mar/07/1982)
Alice's friend arrives for a 50's themed dance - still suffering from the same self-confidence problems she had in school.
Guest Stars: James T. Callahan (1) as Vinnie (as James Callahan), Marilyn Cooper as Brenda, Zale Kessler as (unknown)
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Mark Solomon, Mark Egan
 
134 :06x18 - Jolene Hunnicutt, Dynamite Trucker (Mar/14/1982)
Jolene and the other waitresses agree to drive her friend's truck to a mining camp because he's worn out. What they don't realize is that he was a suicide jockey - driving a load of explosives.
Guest Stars: James Cavan as (unknown), Ted Gehring as Charlie, Robert Carnegie as Burt
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Chet Dowling, Sandy Krinski
 
135 :06x19 - Mel Wins By a Nose (Mar/21/1982)
Mel needs surgery to correct a deviated septum. The doctor offers plastic enhancement of his nose at the same time, and Mel ponders whether to change his look.
Guest Stars: Susan Tolsky as Nurse, Joe Barrett as Customer, Kenneth Mars as Dr. Lewis Evers, Dave Madden (1) as Earl
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Linda Morris, Vic Rauseo
 
136 :06x20 - Give My Regrets to Broadway (Apr/04/1982)
Alice's friend, a Broadway actress, convinces Tommy he has a future treading the boards, which leads to controversy and unhappiness.
Guest Stars: Mario Roccuzzo as (unknown), Lisa Lindgren as (unknown), Gail Strickland as Julia
Director: John Pasquin
Writer: Gail Honigberg
 
137 :06x21 - Vera's Reunion Romance (Apr/11/1982)
Vera goes to her high school reunion. When she returns, she has an engagement ring on her finger and stars in her eyes. But is she headed for a wedding, or disappointment?
Guest Stars: Kip Niven as Steve, Cisse Cameron as Bonnie, Pamela Myers as Patty, Renny Temple as Sam, Jane Dulo as Mrs. Sage, Robert Picardo as Freddie, Rebecca Clemons (1) as Marilyn
Directors: Linda Lavin, Christine Ballard
Writer: Mark Egan, Mark Solomon, Gail Honigberg
 
138 :06x22 - Monty Falls for Alice (Apr/18/1982)
Monty, jilted by another woman, falls in love with Alice. But she doesn't share the feeling, leaving poor Monty upset enough to take very drastic action...
Guest Stars: George Wendt as Monty, Duane R. Campbell as Chuck
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Vic Rauseo, Linda Morris, Mark Solomon, Mark Egan
 
139 :06x23 - Spell Mel's (May/02/1982)
A competitor begins drawing off Mel's customers with a contest, so Mel starts a contest of his own, featuring a $3,000 prize he can't really afford.
Guest Stars: Douglas Robinson (1) as Doug, Carl Ballantine as Freddy, Jerry Potter as Jerry, Hank Rolike as John
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Chet Dowling, Sandy Krinski
 
140 :06x24 - My Mother the Landlord (May/16/1982)
Mel's mother buys the building containing his apartment, and he expects to receive a rent-free place to live. So he's a little surprised when he gets a bill for an extra $50 each month.
Guest Stars: Tony Longo as Artie, Duane R. Campbell as Chuck, Tom Williams (1) as Frank Feister, Martha Raye as Carrie Sharples, Jack Andreozzi as Customer #2, Susan Davis (1) as Frances Feister, Patrick Campbell as Customer #1
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Chet Dowling, Sandy Krinski
 
Season 7
141 :07x01 - Sorry, Wrong Lips (Oct/06/1982)
Mel asserts he once smooched a movie star.
Guest Stars: Debbie Reynolds as Felicia Blake, Duane R. Campbell as Chuck, Bob Ari as Larry, Jerry Potter as Jerry, Lucille Benson as Grace, Elvia Allman as Lillian
Director: Mel Ferber
Writer: Howard Liebling, Lloyd Turner
 
142 :07x02 - Do You Take . . . ? (Oct/13/1982)
Jolene accepts to pass as Mel's girlfriend when a friend of his comes to visit.
Guest Stars: Tessa Richards (1) as Linette, Jerry Stiller as Gordy
Directors: Linda Lavin, Christine Ballard
Writer: Gail Honigberg
 
143 :07x03 - The Secret of Mel's Diner (Oct/20/1982)
A sum of money stashed away within a wall of Mel's diner is found by the waitresses.
Guest Stars: Douglas Robinson (1) as Doug
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Chet Dowling, Sandy Krinski
 
144 :07x04 - Alice at the Palace (Oct/27/1982)
Mel is producing a stage show for Alice. (Part 1 of 2)
Guest Stars: Tom Williams (1) as Jimmy, Susan George (1) as Visitor, Joel Grey (1) as Himself
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Mark Solomon, Mark Egan
 
145 :07x05 - Joel Grey Saves the Day (Nov/03/1982)
Alice's show is bound to fail when Joel Grey, the main guest star, doesn't show up.
Guest Stars: Duane R. Campbell as Chuck, Joel Grey (1) as Himself, Michael Rupert as Mickey, Tom Williams (1) as Jimmy
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Mark Egan, Mark Solomon
 
146 :07x06 - Alice's Turkey of a Thanksgiving (Nov/10/1982)
On Thanksgiving Alice's mother descends on her.
Guest Stars: Robert Hogan as Greg Stemple, Doris Roberts as Mona Spivak
Director: Mel Ferber
Writer: Gail Honigberg
 
147 :07x07 - Carrie on the Rebound (Jan/09/1983)
Dejected after her divorce, Carrie goes to the diner.
Guest Stars: Lou Cutell as Lou, Mykelti Williamson as Man #1, Duane R. Campbell as Chuck, Dave Madden (1) as Earl Hicks, Martha Raye as Carrie Sharples
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Bob Bendetson, Howard Bendetson
 
148 :07x08 - Jolene's Brother Jonas (Jan/16/1983)
Jonas offers Mel a worm ranch. Mel gladly buys it..
Guest Stars: Guich Koock as Jonas
Director: John Pasquin
Writer: David Silverman (2), Stephen Sustarsic
 
149 :07x09 - Alice Sees the Light (Feb/28/1983)
Alice's sighting of a UFO brings a flurry of public to the diner.
Guest Stars: Elvia Allman as Lillian, Tony Longo as Artie, Duane R. Campbell as Chuck, James O'Sullivan as Larry, Jerry Potter as Jerry, John Hawker as Cameraman, Lucille Benson as Grace
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Bob Bendetson, Howard Bendetson
 
150 :07x10 - Vera the Virtuoso (Mar/07/1983)
Vera, an amateur cellists, is asked to join a local string quartet.
Guest Stars: Frank Aletter as Eric, Paul Sand as Alan Bloom
Directors: Linda Lavin, John Pasquin
Writer: Stephen Sustarsic, David Silverman (2)
 
151 :07x11 - Alice Faces the Music (Mar/14/1983)
The girls go on a TV quiz program and challenge three plumbers in questions concerning music.
Guest Stars: John McCook as Harry Parker, Wil Albert as Tony, Vernon Weddle as Eddie, Susan Tolsky as Penny
Directors: Vic Tayback, Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: David Silverman (2), Stephen Sustarsic
 
152 :07x12 - Tommy, the Jailbird (Mar/21/1983)
Alice is afraid that Tommy is enjoying his new freedom in college a bit too much by going to late night parties.
Guest Stars: Robert Picardo as Unknown
Director: Mel Ferber
Writer: David Silverman (2), Stephen Sustarsic
 
153 :07x13 - Jolene and the Night Watchman (Mar/28/1983)
After a tough night watchman saves Jolene from harm, she fears that he now thinks that she belongs to him, but is afraid to break his heart.
Guest Stars: Shane McCabe as Customer, Arthur Abelson as Freddy, Daniel Greene (1) as Aardvark, John Lykes as Bull, Tony Carroll (1) as Ox
Director: John Pasquin
Writer: Howard Bendetson, Bob Bendetson
 
154 :07x14 - Mel's Dream Car (Apr/11/1983)
Mel is living the high life now that he has bought a Porsche for a mere $20.
Guest Stars: Dave Madden (1) as Earl Hicks, Duane R. Campbell as Chuck, Cassandra Peterson as Monique
Director: John Pasquin
Writer: Barry Gold
 
155 :07x15 - Come Back Little Sharples (Apr/17/1983)
Mel is upset at the way business has been going at the diner and locks himself in his apartment, drinking beer and eating pizza.
Guest Stars: Douglas Robinson (1) as Doug, Duane R. Campbell as Chuck, Victoria Carroll as Marie, Merie Earle as Grandma Sharples, Martha Raye as Carrie Sharples
Director: Mel Ferber
Writer: Gail Honigberg
 
156 :07x16 - Vera, the Torch (Apr/24/1983)
When Vera's landlady evicts her animals from the apartment, Vera wishes a curse on her. But then feels remorseful when the landlady's apartment burns down.
Guest Stars: Jane Bowers as Connie, Dave Madden (1) as Earl Hicks, Robert Picardo as Officer Maxwell, Linda Lavin as Debbie Walden
Director: John Pasquin
Writer: Mark Egan, Mark Solomon
 
157 :07x17 - The Grass is Always Greener (May/01/1983)
The girls buy the diner away from Mel after he decides to accept an offer to become an executive at a catering business. But all find out what it's like when the shoe is on the other foot after the diner proves to be a money pit and Mel's ideas are being rejected.
Guest Stars: Joy Garrett as Nina, Richard Deacon as R.J. Meyerson
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Linda Morris, Vic Rauseo
 
158 :07x18 - Tommy Fouls Out (May/15/1983)
Tommy quits his college basketball team after discovering he is no longer top dog as in high school. Alice hopes that a talk with Meadowlark Lemon may just change his mind.
Special Guest Stars: Meadowlark Lemon as Himself, | Guest Stars: Doug Cox as Man #1, Dave Madden (1) as Earl Hicks
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Michael Cassutt, Lew Levy
 
159 :07x19 - Vera on the Lam (May/22/1983)
Vera reveals a long held secret that she is a wanted criminal, after Mel decides to have his waitresses bonded.
Guest Stars: Carol Arthur as Bag Lady, Dave Madden (1) as Earl Hicks, F. William Parker as Maury
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Barry Gold
 
160 :07x20 - Mel's Cousin Wendy? (May/29/1983)
Mel wants his cousin Wendell to dress as a woman and become a waitress at Barney's Burger Barn in order to get the secret recipe of their barbecue sauce.
Guest Stars: David Rounds as Wendell, William Schilling as Barney
Director: John Pasquin
Writer: Vic Rauseo, Linda Morris
 
161 :07x21 - Sweet Erasable Mel (Jun/05/1983)
Mel's financial information is erased after Vera messes with a computer which Mel has been trying to learn.
Guest Stars: Howard Morton as Mr. McConnell, Lou Cutell as Lou, Kip Niven as Steve, Richard Moll as Hank
Director: John Pasquin
Writer: Betty Yahr
 
162 :07x22 - Tommy Hyatt, Business Consultant (Jun/12/1983)
Mel is enthusiastic after Tommy gives him some business pointers, but then discovers that he may be going bankrupt.
Guest Stars: Douglas Robinson (1) as Doug, Duane R. Campbell as Chuck
Director: Mel Ferber
Writer: Bob Bendetson, Howard Bendetson
 
163 :07x23 - Jolene Lets the Cat Out of the Bag (Sep/18/1983)
A cat burglar in her neighborhood has Jolene sleepless, which begins affecting her work.
Guest Stars: Doug Sheehan as Roger, Dean Devlin as Unknown
Directors: Linda Lavin, Don Corvan (1)
Writer: Gail Honigberg
 
Season 8
164 :08x01 - Mel is Hogg-Tied (Oct/02/1983)
When Boss Hoff, a relative of Joleen comes by Mel's Diner, her likes it so much that he wants to purchase it and rename it the "Boar's Nest West."
Special Guest Stars: Sonny Shroyer as Enos Strait, Sorrell Booke as Boss Hogg, | Guest Stars: Tony Longo as Artie
Director: John Pasquin
Writer: Mark Egan, Mark Solomon
 
165 :08x02 - Vera's Secret Lover (Oct/09/1983)
Vera begins receiving a slew of gifts from a secret admirer, such as balloons to poems.
Guest Stars: Robert Costanzo as Lenny, John McCook as Man #1, David Garrett as Man #2, Roger Rose as Man #3, Frank Nelson as Waiter, Ian Wolfe as Webster
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Gail Honigberg
 
166 :08x03 - Jolene Gets Her Wings (Oct/16/1983)
Jolene has the gang at the diner upset when she begins moonlighting as a part time stewardess for an airline.
Guest Stars: Dick Gautier as Captain Sacks, Paul Rubenstein as Passenger, Raleigh Bond as Cliff, Florence Halop as Old Lady
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Linda Morris, Vic Rauseo
 
167 :08x04 - Alice's Blind Date (Oct/23/1983)
Alice has a great trip down memory lane during a dinner date with an old high school classmate who is now blind.
Guest Stars: Steven Barr as Ted, Richard Sanders as Arnold, Joey D'Auria as Busboy
Director: Dolores Ferraro
Writer: Bob Stevens (3)
 
168 :08x05 - It Had to Be Mel (Oct/30/1983)
Mel falls head over heels for a popular singer who happens to stop by the diner, and asks Mel for his hand in marriage.
Special Guest Stars: Florence Henderson as Sarah, | Guest Stars: Marc Sawyer as Photographer, Jean Kasem as Babette, Arthur Abelson as Freddie
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Lindsay Harrison (1)
 
169 :08x06 - The Over-the-Hill Girls (Nov/06/1983)
Carrie and Alice both try out for a job as singers at a dinner club, but are turned down due to their age.
Guest Stars: Martha Raye as Carrie Sharples, Joel Brooks (1) as Vinnie Jr.
Director: Tom Trbovich
Writer: Mark Egan, Mark Solomon
 
170 :08x07 - Vera Gets Engaged (Nov/20/1983)
A policeman who gave Vera a ticket for jaywalking, stops by the diner one day and soon falls in love with her.
Guest Stars: Robert Picardo as Officer Maxwell, David Bond (1) as Rev. Bragg, Todd Susman as Sid
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Bob Bendetson, Howard Bendetson
 
171 :08x08 - Vera's Wedding (Nov/20/1983)
After a quick courtship, break up and a makeup, Vera and Elliot tie the knot.
Guest Stars: David Bond (1) as Rev. Bragg, Duane R. Campbell as Chuck, Dave Madden (1) as Earl Hicks, Robert Picardo as Officer Maxwell
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Gail Honigberg
 
172 :08x09 - The Robot Wore Pink (Dec/18/1983)
Mel buys a robot, known as Blanche, to replace Alice after she quits her job at the diner.
Guest Stars: Marsha Warner as Customer #6, Mitchel Young Evans as Blanche, Jack Andreozzi as Customer #2, Bob Frank as Customer #4, Andrea Aal as Customer #1, June Whitley Taylor as Blanche, Conrad Dunn as Customer #3, Danny Goldman (1) as Customer #5
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Peter Noah
 
173 :08x10 - 'Tis the Season to Be Jealous (Dec/25/1983)
Elliot, working undercover as a store Santa, catches Vera and her ex-boyfriend kissing.
Guest Stars: Jennifer Ursitti as Child #2, Susan Wolf as Audrey's Mother, Danny Ponce (1) as Child #1, Candace Cameron as Child #3, Venus DeMilo as Child #4, Howard Morton as Nickles
Directors: Linda Lavin, Don Corvan (1)
Writer: Bob Bendetson, Howard Bendetson
 
174 :08x11 - Tommy Goes Overboard (Jan/01/1984)
An old Navy buddy comes for a visit to see Mel and winds up recruiting Tommy to become a sailor.
Guest Stars: Isabel West as Waitress, Donnelly Rhodes (1) as Frank
Director: Oz Scott
Writer: Nick Gore, Jerry Jacobius
 
175 :08x12 - Vera, the Horse Thief (Jan/08/1984)
While visiting the circus, Vera falls in love with a miniature horse. But when she discovers he is being abused by the owner, she decides to steal and hide the horse from further harm.
Guest Stars: Robert Englund as Sammy, Duane R. Campbell as Chuck, Robert Picardo as Officer Maxwell, Doris Hess as Tourist, Tommy Madden as Doc, Ernie Sabella as Franklin, Jim Lefebvre as Clown
Director: John Pasquin
Writer: Bob Bendetson, Howard Bendetson
 
176 :08x13 - Jolene Throws a Curve (Jan/15/1984)
Jolene's refusal to pitch for Mel's softball team has him confused, until he finds out that her boyfriend is playing on the opposing team.
Guest Stars: Leonard Stone as Lenny, Duane R. Campbell as Chuck, Dave Madden (1) as Earl Hicks, Dino M. Zaffina as Umpire, Mario Raccuzzo as Mario, Jack Andreozzi as Jackie, John Bedford Lloyd (1) as Buzz
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Harvey Weitzman, Sid Dorfman
 
177 :08x14 - Lies My Mother Told Me (Jan/29/1984)
Mel has been under the impression for the past 40 years that his dog he had as a child had been a war hero, only to have Carrie confess that this was a lie.
Guest Stars: Bob Gunter as Customer
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Sid Dorfman, Harvey Weitzman
 
178 :08x15 - Alice and the Devoted Dentist (Feb/12/1984)
Mel sends Alice to his dentist after she breaks a tooth on his chili. But things get complicated when he falls in love with her.
Guest Stars: Pamela Myers as Nurse
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Duncan Scott MacGibbon (1)
 
179 :08x16 - Alice's Hot Air Romance (Mar/04/1984)
Alice is given a ride in a hot air balloon with a man she discovers is a sexist against females.
Guest Stars: Jed Allan as Zack, Arthur Abelson as Freddie, Tom Williams (1) as Chase, Peter Leeds as Pete
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Michael Cassutt
 
180 :08x17 - Dollars to Donuts (Mar/11/1984)
After a day at the race track with Carrie, Tommy becomes addicted to gambling on the horses.
Guest Stars: Martha Raye as Carrie Sharples, Dave Madden (1) as Earl Hicks, Douglas Robinson (1) as Doug
Director: Oz Scott
Writer: David Silverman (2), Stephen Sustarsic
 
181 :08x18 - My Dinner with Debbie (Mar/18/1984)
Vera's landlady falls for Mel and tries to lure him in by cooking a gourmet meal for him.
Guest Stars: Linda Lavin as Debbie Walden, Charles Levin as Elliot
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Mark Solomon, Mark Egan
 
182 :08x19 - Vera's Fine Feathered Friends (Mar/25/1984)
Vera discovers that Mel is going to evict some baby birds from the nest built in his sign by jabbing them with a broom handle. Vera climbs up to rescue the birds and in turn takes a tumble, landing her in the hospital. While the gang visits her in the hospital, they mistake a fully bandaged woman as their injured friend.
Guest Stars: Andrea Aal as Jammer Jackson, Dave Madden (1) as Earl Hicks, Richard Kuss as George
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: David Silverman (2), Stephen Sustarsic
 
183 :08x20 - Jolene is Stuck on Mel (Apr/01/1984)
Jolene was set to marry her boyfriend, a game show host, until she was forced to spend time with Mel after being bonded together with super glue.
Guest Stars: John McCook as Harry Parker, Gail Hyatt as Customer #3, Jeffrey Lippa (1) as Customer #1, Alice Cadogan as Candy Striper, Jean Smart as Nurse Raquel, Dick Sargent as Dr. Crystal, Bunny Summers as Customer #2
Directors: Linda Lavin, Don Corvan (1)
Writer: Gail Honigberg
 
184 :08x21 - Don't Play It Again, Elliot (Apr/15/1984)
Vera and Elliot seem to have a solid marriage, that is, until he becomes obsessed with a new piano they received as a wedding gift.
Guest Stars: John Lykes as Bull, Tony Longo as Artie, Hamilton Camp as Customer
Directors: Nancy Walker (1), Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Larry Balmagia
 
185 :08x22 - Mel Spins His Wheels (May/13/1984)
Mel has refused to spend money to make his diner handicap accessible, but the tables are turned when Mel sprains both of his ankles and is bound to a wheelchair.
Guest Stars: Leonard Stone as Lenny, Douglas Robinson (1) as Doug, Frances Day as Granny Annie, Jeffrey Lippa (1) as Delivery Boy, Bartine Burkett as Granny Annie's Mother, Frank Schuller as Frank, Hugh Farrington as Warren
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Michael Poryes, Richard Marcus
 
186 :08x23 - Be It Ever So Crowded (May/20/1984)
Vera and Elliot's new home has all they can ask for, including antique furniture, a fireplace and an old, wacky minister.
Guest Stars: Jack Andreozzi as Customer, Douglas Robinson (1) as Doug, David Bond (1) as Rev. Bragg
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: David Silverman (2), Stephen Sustarsic
 
Season 9
187 :09x01 - Romancing Mister Stone (Oct/14/1984)
Vera and Jolene create a personals ad in a magazine for Alice in hopes of getting her a date.
Guest Stars: Michael Durrell as Nicholas Stone, Angela Aames as Tawney, Denise Loveday as Susie, Martin Ferrero as Bart
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Lesa Kite, Cindy Begel
 
188 :09x02 - Space Sharples (Oct/28/1984)
While Mel is dressed in a Halloween costume as Captain Galaxy, he manages to stop a bank robbery.
Guest Stars: Howard Morton as Mr. McConnel, John Bloom as Mike, Steve Begel as The Clown, Loretta Greenwood (1) as The Bunny, Hayley Carr as Stacy, Kenneth Lloyd as Phil Martin, Larry "Flash" Jenkins as Howie, Dan Gilvezan as Robin Hood, Lucy Lee Flippin as Dotty, Don Keefer as Wally
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Bob Bendetson, Howard Bendetson
 
189 :09x03 - Big, Bad Mel (Nov/04/1984)
Mel upsets the town when he buys a nursery school, which he plans to shut down, demolish and replace with a new parking lot.
Guest Stars: Rue McClanahan as Mother Goose, Brice Beckham as Howie, Jonathan Prince as Danny, Hayley Carr as Heidi, Fred D. Scott (3) as Customer, Randal Patrick as Bob, Charles H. Hyman as Rocky, Lou Cutell as Lou, Doug Cox as Dale
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: David Silverman (2), Stephen Sustarsic
 
190 :09x04 - Houseful of Hunnicutts (Nov/18/1984)
Jolene is distressed when her large family rolls into town for a visit in her small, one bedroom apartment, including her father, five brothers, grandmother and family dog.
Guest Stars: Duane R. Campbell as Chuck, Robin Eurich as Jimmy, Kent Perkins as Jasper, Trevor Henley as Jesse, Steve McGriff as Jake Jr., Grant Wilson (1) as Jeremy, Natalie Masters as Granny Gums, Gregory Walcott as Big Jake Hunnicutt
Director: Don Corvan (1)
Writer: Lisa A. Bannick, Jack Carrerow
 
191 :09x05 - Tommy's Lost Weekend (Nov/25/1984)
Alice is concerned that Tommy may have a drinking problem when he misplaces Nick's sports car after a night of partying.
Guest Stars: Marvin Kaplan as Henry
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Bob Bendetson, Howard Bendetson
 
192 :09x06 - Undercover Mel (Dec/16/1984)
Mel takes on Elliot's plan to help the police catch the people responsible for selling stolen beef by going undercover, and in turn will receive a $5,000 reward.
Guest Stars: Paul Mantee as Thug #2, Johnny Silver as Shorty, Robert Picardo as Officer Maxwell, Aaron Fletcher as Customer, Jack Andreozzi as Thug #1, Mike Muscat as Bartender
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Linda Morris, Vic Rauseo
 
193 :09x07 - Footloose Mel (Dec/23/1984)
Mel mistakingly runs a group of thugs out of town which had been scheduled to perform at the Arts Festival at the diner as a break dancing team.
Guest Stars: Fred Berry as Bobo, Andy Levine as customer, Hugo Huizar as Smooth, Jason 'Elf' DeSilva as Elf, Richard Minchenberg as Reporter, Steven "Sugar Pop" DeSilva as J.T., Jonathan Prince as Danny, Kenneth Kimmins as Councilman Barnett, Leonard Stone as Lenny, Donovan Leitch as Dono-D
Director: Lee Shallat-Chemel
Writer: Howard Bendetson, Bob Bendetson
 
194 :09x08 - Vera's Anniversary Blues (Jan/08/1985)
Vera is depressed when her first anniversary fails to meet her expectations.
Guest Stars: Curry Worsham as Bum #2, Bill Maher as Officer Gary Conroy, Dave Madden (1) as Earl Hicks, Douglas Robinson (1) as Doug, Rick Cox as Bum #1, Stephen Tolman as Cop #2, John George Campbell (1) as Cop #1, Billy Vera as Cop #3, Barry Pearl as Cop #4, Reid Cruickshanks (1) as Desk Sergeant
Director: Don Corvan (1)
Writer: Jack Carrerow, Lisa A. Bannick
 
195 :09x09 - Kiss the Grill Goodbye (Jan/15/1985)
Mel's regulars start visiting a hamburger joint after Jolene appears on the "Working Women" talk show, and comments on the diner.
Guest Stars: Marvin Kaplan as Henry, Dave Madden (1) as Earl Hicks, Marsha Warner as Sybil, Maurice Hill as Frank, June Whitley Taylor as Woman, Janet Carroll (1) as Dr. Rose Goodwin, Armin Shimerman as Man
Director: Nancy Walker (1)
Writer: Cindy Begel, Lesa Kite
 
196 :09x10 - Vera, the Nightbird (Jan/22/1985)
All the men of Phoenix are being turned on the a new nighttime DJ known as the Nightbird. Little do they know it is Vera moonlighting at a radio station.
Guest Stars: Duane R. Campbell as Chuck, Dave Madden (1) as Earl Hicks, Stephen Tobolowsky as Caveman Carl, Ralph Bruneau as Max, Michael Crabtree as Hugo
Director: Don Corvan (1)
Writer: Vic Rauseo, Linda Morris
 
197 :09x11 - Alice Doesn't Work Here Anymore (1) (Jan/29/1985)
Alice is wooed by a country singer to quit the job at the diner and join the band traveling on the road.
Guest Stars: Michael Durrell as Nicholas, Christine Scott as Vicky, Paige Matthews as Wendy, Kelly Ann Conn as Tammy, Michael McManus (1) as Charlie, Kip Niven as Travis Marsh, Mickey Jones (1) as Buford, Joe Unger as Manny
Director: Don Corvan (1)
Writer: David Silverman (2), Stephen Sustarsic
 
198 :09x12 - Alice Doesn't Work Here Anymore (2) (Feb/05/1985)
Country singer Travis Marsh gives Alice a chance to perform with him on stage, and travel with him on the road.
Guest Stars: Michael Durrell as Nicholas, Gregg Berger as Policeman #2, Clinton Derricks-Carroll as Policeman, Michael McManus (1) as Charlie, Kip Niven as Travis Marsh, Mickey Jones (1) as Buford
Director: Don Corvan (1)
Writer: Bob Bendetson, Howard Bendetson
 
199 :09x13 - The Night They Raided Debbie's (Feb/06/1985)
Vera and Elliot decide to rent out a room in their home, but didn't expect to be filling it with their pushy, ex landlady Debbie.
Guest Stars: Dan Frischman (1) as Lester, Linda Lavin as Debbie Walden, Margaret Wheeler as Ida, Mary Grace Canfield as Ruthie
Director: Nancy Walker (1)
Writer: Mark Solomon, Mark Egan
 
200 :09x14 - One on One (Mar/05/1985)
Jolene is being scouted for a basketball team and Mel has graciously agreed to help her in the training.
Guest Stars: Michael Goodwin (1) as Willie, Chris Templeton (1) as Customer #1, Bob Gunter as Customer #3, Dino M. Zaffina as Customer #2, Danny Goldman (1) as Mailman
Director: Don Corvan (1)
Writer: Linda Morris, Vic Rauseo
 
201 :09x15 - Vera's Grounded Gumshoe (Mar/12/1985)
Having accidentally shot himself with his own pistol, Elliot decides to quit the police force and find a more peaceful profession.
Guest Stars: Duane R. Campbell as Chuck, Ian Fried as Bobby, Jeffrey Lambert (1) as Mr. Decker, Michael Alldredge as Frank, Kim Hamilton as Mrs. Reynolds, Jamie DeRoy as Customer
Director: Marc Daniels (1)
Writer: Cindy Begel, Lesa Kite
 
202 :09x16 - Th-th-th-that's All, Folks (Mar/19/1985)
This retrospective features the best of Alice as the gang gathers at the diner for one last day to reminisce after Mel informs the gang that he has sold the diner to a real estate developer.
Guest Stars: Jack Andreozzi as Customer, Dave Madden (1) as Earl Hicks, Duane R. Campbell as Chuck, Tony Longo as Artie, Jonathan Prince as Danny, Douglas Robinson (1) as Doug
Director: Don Corvan (1)
Writer: Madelyn Davis
 
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