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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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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 1
Boss Hogg and Deputy Enos of ""The Dukes of Hazzard"" pay a surprise visit. Up to his usual low tricks, Boss makes an offer to lease the diner that Mel can't refuse but should.
Directed by John PasquinGuest stars Sonny Shroyer, Tony Longo
Episode 2
A secret lover is sending Vera everything from poems to balloons.
Directed by Marc DanielsGuest stars Ian Wolfe, John McCook, Frank Nelson, David C. Garrett, Jr., Robert Costanzo, Roger Rose
Episode 3
Everyone's up in the air over Jolene's maiden flight as a part-time stewardess.
Directed by Marc DanielsWritten by Linda Morris, Vic RauseoGuest stars Florence Halop
Episode 4
Alice's dinner date with a high-school flame who's now blind turns into a delightful trip down sensory lane.
Written by Bob StevensGuest stars Richard Sanders, Joey D'Auria
Episode 5
A popular singer stops for directions at the diner and ends up proposing to Mel.
Directed by Marc DanielsGuest stars Jean Kasem
Episode 6
Both Carrie and Alice are turned down as singers by a supper club owner who thinks they're too old for the job.
Directed by Tom TrbovichGuest stars Joel Brooks, Martha Raye
Episode 7
Who would have thought Vera would find love in a greasy spoon? Especially with a cop who just ticketed her for jaywalking.
Directed by Marc DanielsWritten by Bob BendetsonGuest stars Todd Susman, Robert Picardo
Episode 8
After a whirlwind courtship, Vera walks down the aisle with her intended.
Directed by Marc DanielsGuest stars Robert Picardo, Dave Madden
Episode 9
After Alice quits in a huff, Mel replaces her with a very efficient and popular robot named Blanche.
Directed by Marc DanielsWritten by Peter NoahGuest stars Danny Goldman, Conrad Dunn
Episode 10
Working undercover as Santa Claus, Vera's new husband spots her kissing her former fiance.
Written by Bob BendetsonGuest stars Howard Morton, Candace Cameron Bure, Jennifer Ursitti
Episode 11
Directed by Oz ScottGuest stars Donnelly Rhodes
Episode 12
No one can corral Vera after she discovers that a miniature horse is being mistreated by its trainer.
Directed by John PasquinWritten by Bob BendetsonGuest stars Robert Englund, Ernie Sabella, Robert Picardo
Episode 13
Trophy winner Jolene throws Mel a curve when she won't pitch on his softball team.
Directed by Marc DanielsWritten by Sid DorfmanGuest stars John Bedford Lloyd, Dave Madden, Leonard Stone
Episode 14
After 40 years, Mel learns that his mother lied when she told him his dog was a war hero.
Directed by Marc DanielsWritten by Sid Dorfman
Episode 15
When Alice chips a tooth eating Mel's chili, he sends her to his dentist who takes one look at her X-rays and falls madly in love.
Directed by Marc DanielsGuest stars Pamela Myers
Episode 16
Alice gets a ride but hardly a rise out of a sexist ballonist whose hot air isn't confined to his balloon.
Directed by Marc DanielsWritten by Michael CassuttGuest stars Jed Allan, Peter Leeds
Episode 17
After a winning first day at the track, Tommy bets he'll score in the betting business.
Directed by Oz ScottWritten by Stephen Sustarsic, David Adam SilvermanGuest stars Martha Raye, Dave Madden
Episode 18
By proving she's a better cook than Mel, Vera's acerbic landlady may have found the elusive way to his heart through his stomach.
Directed by Marc Daniels
Episode 19
Vera takes a tumble trying to rescue a nest of baby blue jays from the diner sign before Mel gets to them with a broom.
Directed by Marc DanielsWritten by Stephen Sustarsic, David Adam SilvermanGuest stars Dave Madden
Episode 20
Jolene has second thoughts about marrying a TV game show host especially after a dab of permanent glue bonds her firmly to Mel.
Guest stars Dick Sargent, John McCook, Jean Smart, Bunny Summers
Episode 21
A gift piano comes between Vera and Elliot when she can't pry him away from it.
Directed by Nancy Walker, Marc DanielsGuest stars Hamilton Camp, Tony Longo
Episode 22
Mel disdains accommodating the handicapped until two sprained ankles give him a different view, from a wheelchair.
Directed by Marc DanielsWritten by Michael PoryesGuest stars Frances Day, Bartine Burkett, Leonard Stone, Hugh Farrington
Episode 23
Vera and Elliot buy a charming old house that comes complete with fireplace, furniture and antiques one of which is a shocking surprise.
Directed by Marc DanielsWritten by Stephen Sustarsic, David Adam Silverman
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
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 Novak
CBSUnited States
Warner Bros. TelevisionUnited States
