Episode 1
Pilot
30m7.0 / 10
Alice gets her hopes up to be a big star when a talent agent comes to town.
Episode credits
Directed by Paul BogartWritten by Robert GetchellGuest stars Dennis Dugan, Arthur Space, Jack O'Leary
TV series
Alice
1976NR9 seasons7.0 / 10
Kiss my grits!
Alice is an American sitcom television series that ran from August 31, 1976 to March 19, 1985 on CBS. The series is based on the 1974 film Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore. The show stars Linda Lavin in the title role, a widow who moves with her young son to start her life over again, and finds a job working at a roadside diner on the outskirts of Phoenix, Arizona. Most of the episodes revolve around events at Mel's Diner.
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Synopsis
Alice is an American sitcom television series that ran from August 31, 1976 to March 19, 1985 on CBS. The series is based on the 1974 film Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore. The show stars Linda Lavin in the title role, a widow who moves with her young son to start her life over again, and finds a job working at a roadside diner on the outskirts of Phoenix, Arizona. Most of the episodes revolve around events at Mel's Diner.
Season 1 episodes
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Episode 2
Alice Gets a Pass
30m
Alice falls for an ex-football player, who is now an actor.
Episode credits
Directed by Jim DrakeGuest stars Denny Miller
Episode 3
A Piece of the Rock
30m
Alice meets her late husband's beneficiary.
Episode credits
Directed by Bill PerskyGuest stars Patrick Cranshaw, Cletus Young, Lurene Tuttle, Cletus Young
Episode 4
Pay the Fifty Dollars
30m
Alice is mistakenly picked up by the five-0 for prostitution when she is performing in a nightclub.
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Directed by Bill PerskyWritten by Lloyd GarverGuest stars Cliff Norton, Caren Kaye, Patrick Cranshaw, Gordon Jump
Episode 5
A Call to Arms
30m
A sleepless night of obscene phone calls prompts Alice into considering packing a piece.
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Directed by Jim DrakeWritten by Lloyd GarverGuest stars Jack Riley, Geoffrey Lewis, Lew Gallo
Episode 6
The Last Review
30m
A famous food critic dies in Mel's Diner, which freaks out everyone.
Episode credits
Directed by James SheldonWritten by Harvey BullockGuest stars Noble Willingham, Victor Buono, Patrick Cranshaw
Episode 7
Sex Education
30m
Alice feels that Tommy is learning about sex too early when she finds a picture of a naked woman in Tommy's wallet.
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Directed by Bruce BilsonGuest stars Lara Parker, Adam West
Episode 8
Big Daddy Dawson's Coming
30m
When Alice helps Flo get a man, the Man tries to help himself to Alice.
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Directed by Norman AbbottGuest stars Norman Alden
Episode 9
Good Night Sweet Vera
30m
Alice and Flo try to keep Vera from O'Ding on sleeping pills.
Episode credits
Directed by Norman Abbott
Episode 10
The Dilemma
30m
Alice is proposed marriage from an old boyfriend from the old neighborhood.
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Directed by James SheldonGuest stars Paul Picerni
Episode 11
Who Killed Bugs Bunny?
30m
Alice is thrilled that Mel is taking Tommy camping, until she finds out that it involves hunting as well. Alice refuses to let Tommy go, but he runs away to go camping anyway. It isn't until he shoots an animal that he realizes that his mother was right all along.
Episode credits
Directed by Bruce BilsonGuest stars Noble Willingham
Episode 12
Mother-in-Law (1)
30m
Rose Hyatt comes to visit Alice and Tommy, much to Alice's chagrin. And now she's talking about staying there....
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Guest stars Eileen Heckart, Clyde Kusatsu
Episode 13
Mother-in-Law (2)
30m
Alice does all that she can to stop Rose from becoming a permanent Phoeniz resident.
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Guest stars Eileen Heckart, Noble Willingham, Murray Hamilton
Episode 14
Vera's Mortician
30m
Vera's boyfriend might very well be a married man.
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Guest stars John Fiedler, Burton Gilliam, Tom Poston
Episode 15
Mel's in Love
30m
Mel falls in love with a young nature hiker from New Jersey.
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Directed by Alan RafkinGuest stars Maureen Arthur, Susan Lanier
Episode 16
The Accident
30m
Mel leaves Alice and Flo his car when he goes on a trip, but Flo gets it totalled in an accident that is spread out over several blocks. Will they fix it in time before Mel gets back? Nope, Mel comes home early and finds out about his car from an angry Hispanic neighbor!
Episode credits
Directed by Alan RafkinWritten by Harvey BullockGuest stars Hamilton Camp, Leonard Stone
Episode 17
The Failure
30m
A robbery heist gets messed up when the cash register is stuck. The robber thinks he is a failure, but he gets a chance to redeem himself when he helps a lady deliver a baby in the diner.
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Guest stars Bernie Kopell, Lupe Ontiveros, Henry Polic II
Episode 18
The Hex
30m
A fake Gypsy is caught stealing the silverware by Alice, and she puts a curse on the gang.
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Directed by Alan RafkinGuest stars Ron Carey, Kaye Ballard
Episode 19
The Pain of No Return
30m
Alice might be in trouble with Uncle Sam when she learns that her recently decease husband never paid his back taxes.
Episode credits
Directed by Alan RafkinGuest stars Warren Berlinger, Arlene Golonka
Episode 20
The Odd Couple
30m
Flo's trailer is stolen, and Alice has the heart to let her stay at her house for a spell. The spell is broken when Alice finds out that Flo is an all-out slob and have unwelcomed visitors (Flo's latest boyfriend, not roaches).
Episode credits
Written by Harvey BullockGuest stars Kenneth Mars
Episode 21
A Night to Remember
30m
Alice and Flo try to find Vera a man.
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Directed by Alan Rafkin
Episode 22
Mel's Cup
30m
Alice unknowingly donates Mel's old Navy Trophy to a rummage sale.
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Directed by Norman AbbottWritten by Harvey BullockGuest stars Billy Sands
Episode 23
The Bundle
30m
A Bag full of money is found in the diner, and Alice is the only one who wants to find the owner.
Episode credits
Directed by Norman AbbottGuest stars Florence Halop
Episode 24
Mel's Happy Burger
30mfinale
Alice gets her chance at stardom as a hamburger on a TV commercial for the diner.
Episode credits
Directed by Burt BrinckerhoffGuest stars Ronnie Schell, John Fiedler, Burton Gilliam
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
More about Alice
Cast
Linda LavinAlice Hyatt
Philip McKeonTommy Hyatt
Vic TaybackMel Sharples
Beth HowlandVera Louise Gorman-Novak
Celia WestonJolene Hunnicutt
Polly HollidayFlorence Jean Castleberry
Diane LaddBelle Dupree
Charles LevinElliot NovakCredits
- Created by
- Robert Getchell
- Written by
- Tom Whedon, Linda Morris, Vic Rauseo, Bob Bendetson, Stephen Sustarsic, David Adam Silverman, Harvey Bullock
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 202
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
CBSUnited States
Warner Bros. TelevisionUnited States
Themes
restaurantsingle mothersitcomworkplace comedy
