Episode 1
Bet a Million, Mel
30m
Mel borrows $10,000 against the diner to bet on a 90-to-1 nag.
Episode credits
Guest stars Hamilton Camp
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
Guinness on Tap
30m
Determined to leave her mark on the world, Vera sets out to break the tap dancing endurance record.
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Directed by Marc DanielsGuest stars David Ankrum
Episode 3
Comrade Mel
30m
A towel boy from the Russian ballet takes refuge in Mel's storeroom.
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Directed by Marc DanielsWritten by Robert Sternin, Prudence FraserGuest stars Allan Rich, Robert Pierce
Episode 4
Alice's Halloween Surprise
30m
On Halloween, Alice's latest heartthrob asks her to shepherd his four kids for the evening.
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Directed by Marc DanielsGuest stars Nancy McKeon, Billy Jayne, Shavar Ross, Dave Madden
Episode 5
Alice's Big Four-Oh!
30m
It's Alice's 40th birthday, and for the milestone she gets a millstone, a visit from her meddling mother.
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Directed by Marc DanielsWritten by Linda Morris, Vic RauseoGuest stars Dave Madden
Episode 6
Mel's Cousin, Wendell
30m
Smooth operator Mel teaches his shy cousin, Wendell, how to score with Vera.
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Directed by Marc DanielsWritten by Linda Morris, Vic RauseoGuest stars David Rounds
Episode 7
Vera's Bouncing Check
30m
Against Mel's orders, Vera cashes a check for an old flame, who's nowhere to be found when it bounces.
Episode credits
Directed by Marc Daniels
Episode 8
After Mel's Gone
30m
Mel becomes despondent when he realizes he has no heirs.
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Guest stars Hector Elias, Dave Madden
Episode 9
Mel's Christmas Carol
30m8.0 / 10
The ghost of a partner past gives Mel the dickens on Christmas Eve after Mel fired Alice, Jolene and Vera.
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Directed by Marc DanielsWritten by Linda Morris, Vic RauseoGuest stars Jack Gilford
Episode 10
The Wild One
30m
Alice's spirit inspires a biker to recruit her as his ""old lady.""
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Directed by Marc DanielsWritten by Michael WeinbergerGuest stars Ron Palillo, Jay Leno
Episode 11
Alice Calls the Shots
30m
Alice blows the whistle on Tommy's basketball playing when his grades start to slip.
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Directed by Marc DanielsGuest stars Dave Madden
Episode 12
Not with My Niece You Don't
30m
Mel gives Tommy advice on how to charm the ladies, which Tommy promptly applies to Mel's niece.
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Directed by John PasquinGuest stars Kim Richards
Episode 13
Queen of Soaps
30m
After getting hooked on soap operas, Vera becomes a washout at work and later quits.
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Directed by Marc DanielsGuest stars Susan Tolsky
Episode 14
Sharples vs. Sharples
30m
Mel has a beef with his mother who wants to publish his secret chili recipe in her new cookbook.
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Directed by Linda DayGuest stars Edie McClurg, Martha Raye
Episode 15
Valentine's Day Massacre
30m
Valentine's Day promises anything but hearts and flowers for the diner staff, who all quarrel with their dates.
Episode credits
Directed by John PasquinGuest stars Dave Madden
Episode 16
The Best Little Waitress in the World
30m
A book on building self-confidence inspires Vera to become ""the best little waitress in the world!"" Later, Mel leaves a newly confident Vera in charge of the diner.
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Directed by Mel FerberWritten by Linda Morris, Vic RauseoGuest stars Justin Lord
Episode 17
Alice and the Acorns
30m
Alice is visited by a high-school chum who's still suffering from her teenage inferiority complex.
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Directed by Marc DanielsGuest stars Marilyn Cooper, James T. Callahan
Episode 18
Jolene Hunnicutt, Dynamite Trucker
30m
To help Jolene's exhausted good buddy, the girls drive his rig to a mining town, blissfully unaware that they're hauling dynamite.
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Directed by Marc DanielsGuest stars Ted Gehring
Episode 19
Mel Wins By a Nose
30m
Mel considers getting a nose job while undergoing surgery for a deviated septum.
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Directed by Marc DanielsWritten by Linda Morris, Vic RauseoGuest stars Susan Tolsky, Kenneth Mars, Dave Madden
Episode 20
Give My Regrets to Broadway
30m
Alice's actress friend from New York persuades Tommy that he has a brilliant future on Broadway.
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Directed by John PasquinGuest stars Lisa Lindgren, Gail Strickland
Episode 21
Vera's Reunion Romance
30m
Vera returns from her high-school reunion with stars in her eyes and a sparkler on her finger.
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Guest stars Pamela Myers, Robert Picardo, Cisse Cameron
Episode 22
Monty Falls for Alice
30m
A jilted acquaintance flips for Alice on the first bounce and when she doesn't reciprocate his feelings he threatens to jump from the Mel's Diner sign.
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Directed by Marc DanielsWritten by Linda Morris, Vic RauseoGuest stars George Wendt, Marvin Kaplan
Episode 23
Spell Mel's
30m
To counter a competitor whose contest is drawing customers, Mel launches one too and ups the ante to $3000.
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Directed by Marc DanielsGuest stars Carl Ballantine
Episode 24
My Mother the Landlord
30mfinale
Mel happily envisions a rent-free future when his mother buys his apartment building but surprises him when she announces a $50 rent increase.
Episode credits
Directed by Marc DanielsGuest stars Martha Raye, Tony Longo
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
