Episode 1
Mel and the Green Machine
30m
An automated bank teller accidentally spews out $24,675 to an astonished but delighted Mel.
Episode credits
Written by Linda Morris, Vic RauseoGuest stars John Harkins
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.
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Episode 2
Dog Day Evening
30m
After his safe is stolen, Mel rents the services of two very efficient guard dogs.
Episode credits
Directed by Marc DanielsGuest stars Warren Berlinger
Episode 3
Vegas (1)
30m
Robert Goulet makes an appearance when Vera wins a free trip to Las Vegas and Alice, Mel and Belle tag along to try their luck.
Episode credits
Directed by Marc DanielsGuest stars Michael Tucci, Nedra Volz, Nancy Lenehan
Episode 4
Vegas (2)
30m
Mel may get his diner back if Belle can get Robert Goulet to perform for a Las Vegas casino owner but when it seems she can't get him, Alice steps in and impersonates him.
Episode credits
Directed by Marc DanielsWritten by Linda Morris, Vic RauseoGuest stars Michael Tucci, Nancy Lenehan
Episode 5
Vera's Aunt Agatha
30m
Vera's Aunt Agatha, a freewheeling sexagenarian, makes a pit stop in Phoenix while motorcycling to Mexico. This prompts Vera to make a life altering decision, whether or not to ride off into the sunset with her aunt.
Episode credits
Directed by Marc DanielsGuest stars Mildred Natwick
Episode 6
Tommy's T.K.O.
30m
Against Alce's expressed wishes, Mel secretly teaches Tommy how to take care of a school bully.
Episode credits
Directed by Marc DanielsWritten by Linda Morris, Vic Rauseo
Episode 7
The New Improved Mel
30m
The sparsely attended funeral of a buddy persuade Mel to become Mr. Nice Guy and ensure a decent turnout at his own burial.
Episode credits
Directed by Marc DanielsGuest stars Shavar Ross
Episode 8
Carrie Sings the Blues
30m
Mel's mother is singing the blues because her husband of six months has just left her.
Episode credits
Directed by Linda LavinGuest stars Howard Witt, Michael Alldredge, Marvin Kaplan, Dave Madden, Martha Raye
Episode 9
Henry's Bitter Half
30m
Henry's convinced that his wife of 20 years is suddenly being nice because she's having an affair, so he tells her he's having one too, with Alice.
Episode credits
Guest stars Ruth Buzzi, Marvin Kaplan, Dave Madden
Episode 10
Alice Locks Belle Out
30m
As the new manager of her apartment building, Alice has the unenviable task of locking out a delinquent fellow tenant, Belle.
Episode credits
Guest stars John Sylvester White
Episode 11
Vera Goes Out On a Limb
30m
Vera goes out on a limb to save a century old tree in front of the diner from being cut down for a road-widening project.
Episode credits
Directed by Marc DanielsWritten by Linda Morris, Vic RauseoGuest stars Marvin Kaplan, Walter Olkewicz
Episode 12
The Jerry Reed Fish Story
30m
The waitresses cut up a huge fish they find in the refrigerator, unaware that singer Jerry Reed had left it there until he could have it stuffed.
Episode credits
Directed by Marc DanielsGuest stars Jerry Reed
Episode 13
Bye Bye, Birdie
30m
Mel gets into a nose-to-beak yelling match with Vera's new pet parrot.
Episode credits
Directed by Marc DanielsGuest stars William Bogert
Episode 14
Alice's Son, the Drop-out
30m
Tommy is cutting classes to pursue a singing career and his first job is singing at a juice saloon.
Episode credits
Directed by Marc Daniels
Episode 15
Carrie Chickens Out
30m
During a visit, Carrie plans to help out at the diner and cook but a fed up Mel kicks her out and she goes to work for a competitor.
Episode credits
Directed by Marc DanielsGuest stars Martha Raye, Jack Kruschen
Episode 16
Macho, Macho Mel
30m
When, Mel recounts the story of the little old lady who mugged him, the old lady becomes four thugs.
Episode credits
Directed by Marc DanielsGuest stars Florence Halop
Episode 17
The Great Escape
30m
A trucker chooses Mel's Diner as the place to tell her amorous driving partner to hit the road.
Episode credits
Directed by Marc DanielsWritten by Linda Morris, Vic Rauseo
Episode 18
Alice Strikes Up the Band
30m
Alice thinks she has found her main chance when she lands a gig singing at a big banquet with a 1940's theme and an influential audience of restaurant owners.
Episode credits
Directed by Marc DanielsGuest stars James T. Callahan
Episode 19
Who's Kissing the Great Chef of Phoenix?
30m
Mel suddenly takes a romantic interest in Vera, who doesn't realize it's just a ploy to make his girlfriend, Marie, jealous.
Episode credits
Directed by Marc Daniels
Episode 20
Baby Makes Five
30mfinale
Vera refuses to give up the baby girl someone left in her pile of wash at the laundromat.
Episode credits
Written by Tom WhedonGuest stars James Murtaugh
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
