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Season 4 – Alice

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After her husband is killed in a trucking accident, Alice packs up the car and her son, Tommy, and heads to Hollywood, dreaming of a singing career. Her car breaks down in Phoenix, forcing her to take a job at Mel's Diner, a greasy spoon where gruff owner Mel barks orders to Alice and her fellow waitresses.
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Eric Mink St. Louis Post-Dispatch 07/28/2021
Alice is the only other consistently funny Sunday night comedy. The tight cast of well-defined characters carry the program. The sassy Flo, played by Holliday, is the scene stealer, of course. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Linda Lavin

Alice Hyatt

Vic Tayback

Mel Sharples

Beth Howland

Vera Louise Gorman

Philip McKeon

Tommy Hyatt

Polly Holliday

Florence Jean Castleberry

Diane Ladd

Belle Dupree

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 23, 1979 Has Anyone Here Seen Telly? Telly Savalas stops into the diner to use the phone, but only Vera is there to witness it. No one believes her and she quits in a huff. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 30, 1979 Mona Lisa Alice Mel orders the waitresses to smile at all times, which is complicated by Tommy's efforts to push his mother and her new boyfriend Greg into marriage. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 7, 1979 Mel Loves Marie Mel proposes to his girlfriend, Marie. He then worries and decides to get a prenuptial agreement drawn up, but Marie refuses to sign. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 21, 1979 Vera Robs the Cradle Tommy develops a crush on Vera after going out on a "date" with her. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 28, 1979 Flo's Chili Reception Flo's romance sours when she refuses to give her new boyfriend what he wants -- Mel's secret chili recipe. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 4, 1979 Little Alice Bluenose Alice is shocked to learn that her new beau is posing nude in art classes. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 11, 1979 Carrie Sharples Strikes Again Bedridden from a bad back, Mel lets his mother run the diner and she doubles the business. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 18, 1979 Mel's in the Kitchen With Dinah The girls want to go when Mel is invited to cook his chili on the "Dinah Shore" show. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 2, 1979 Cabin Fever Alice, Flo and Vera are surprised by the arrival of Mel and his date when they retreat to a cabin for a weekend. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 9, 1979 My Cousin, Art Carney Vera finds out that she is a distant cousin of Art Carney. Mel decides that he wants Art to endorse his chili and call it Chili con Carney. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 23, 1979 Mel, the Magi Mel saves Christmas for all of his friends when he turns into a real Santa Claus. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 6, 1980 Good Buddy Flo Flo tries to prove to her new boyfriend that she can drive a semi. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 13, 1980 Alice in TV Land Tommy appears on a talk show and calls Mel a cheapskate, Alice a nag, and says that Flo is the person he most admires. Vera is upset when she isn't even mentioned. Details Episode 14 Aired Jan 27, 1980 Alice Beats the Clock Mel sparks a controversy when he installs a punch clock in the diner. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 3, 1980 Carrie's Wedding Mel is excited when he hears that his mother plans on remarrying until he meets his new step father, who is his age. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 10, 1980 My Funny Valentine Tux Flo saves the day for tux-less Tommy when she outfits him for a dance. Details Episode 17 Aired Feb 17, 1980 Auld Acquaintances Should Be Forgot After his wife walks out on him, Mel's old Army buddy turns up at the diner. Details Episode 18 Aired Feb 24, 1980 Flo's Farewell Flo has mixed emotions about accepting a fantastic job in another city. Details Episode 19 Aired Mar 2, 1980 For Whom the Belle Toils Alice and Vera beg Mel to hire a replacement for Flo, meanwhile the diner gets a visit from past waitress Belle, an aspiring song writer. Details Episode 20 Aired Mar 9, 1980 One Too Many Girls Belle decides to take over Alice and Vera's boyfriends and the running of the diner. Details Episode 21 Aired Mar 16, 1980 Vera, the Vamp Vera begs Belle to transform her into a sex goddess after Brian is inattentive so she can attract men. Soon Vera tries out her new look at work. Details Episode 22 Aired Mar 23, 1980 Profit Without Honor Mel's financial troubles almost cost his waitresses a salary cut. Details Episode 23 Aired Mar 30, 1980 Cook's Tour Mel's greed gets him into trouble with a woman and her bodybuilder brother. Details Episode 24 Aired Apr 6, 1980 Here Comes Alice Cottontail Alice dons a rabbit costume and checks up on Tommy, who is spending Easter vacation at Mel's apartment. Details

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Season Info

Director
Marc Daniels, Lee Lochhead, Norman Abbott, Linda Lavin, Gary Shimokawa
Network
CBS
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 23, 1979