The Mary Tyler Moore Show

Episode 1

Mary Midwife

Georgette gives birth at Mary's dinner party. With the hospital and doctor too far away, Lou and Mary help deliver the baby.

Directed by Jay SandrichWritten by David Lloyd

Episode 2

Mary the Writer

Mary decides to take a creative writing course, and is less than delighted with the criticism Lou levels at her efforts.

Directed by James Burrows

Episode 3

Sue Ann's Sister

Sue Ann becomes deeply depressed when her sister arrives and gets an offer to do a competing homemaker show in Minneapolis.

Directed by Jay SandrichWritten by David LloydGuest stars Pat Priest

Episode 4

What's Wrong with Swimming?

Mary hires a new sportscaster who refuses to cover any sports but swimming and is faced with the prospect of firing her.

Written by David Lloyd

Episode 5

Ted's Change of Heart

Ted suffers a heart attack on the air and for the next few days becomes conscious of how precious life is.

Directed by Jay Sandrich

Episode 6

One Producer Too Many

Lou promotes Murray to co-producer against Mary's wishes to prevent him from accepting a producer's job at a rival television station.

Directed by Jay Sandrich

Episode 7

My Son, the Genius

Ted and Georgette are initially disturbed to find that their son, David, is not doing well at school, but a psychiatrist's test shows that he is a genius. Unfortunately, David lets this go to his head and takes advantage of Ted.

Directed by Joan Darling

Episode 8

Mary Gets a Lawyer

Mary faces a contempt charge for not revealing her news source. Lou recommends a lawyer friend who takes a romantic interest in Mary.

Directed by Jay Sandrich

Episode 9

Lou Proposes

Lou realizes that he has feelings for Mary's Aunt Flo, a journalist with a similar pride and passion in the news profession.

Directed by Jay SandrichWritten by David Lloyd

Episode 10

Murray Can't Lose

Lou learns from a source on the Teddy Award's panel that Murray will finally win an award for his news writing.

Directed by Jay SandrichWritten by David LloydGuest stars Betty White, Joyce Bulifant, Georgia Engel

Episode 11

Mary's Insomnia

Mary is having trouble sleeping and resorts to pills, which has Lou concerned that she's become addicted to them.

Directed by James BurrowsWritten by David Lloyd

Episode 12

Ted's Temptation

Mary and Murray find it hard to believe that an attractive young journalist has tried to seduce Ted while they are at a convention in Hollywood.

Guest stars Trisha Noble

Episode 13

Look at Us, We're Walking

Mary and Lou threaten to quit after the new station manager refuses to give them a raise.

Directed by Jay Sandrich

Episode 14

The Critic

A pompous but renowned critic is hired to provoke controversy on The Six O'Clock News, but the newsroom thinks he has gone too far when he begins attacking Minneapolis and its residents.

Written by David Lloyd

Episode 15

Lou's Army Reunion

Lou wants to return a favor to an old Army buddy, but balks when he asks for a date with Mary.

Episode 16

The Ted and Georgette Show

Ted and Georgette successfully audition for their own variety show, which becomes a big hit, but Georgette eventually finds that she would prefer being a wife and mother.

Directed by Jay SandrichWritten by David Lloyd

Episode 17

Sue Ann Gets the Ax

Sue Ann's Happy Homemaker show is canceled but she is determined to stay at WJM and asks Mary to give her a job in the newsroom.

Directed by Jay Sandrich

Episode 18

Hail the Conquering Gordy

WJM's former weatherman, Gordy Howard, returns to visit Minneapolis after becoming a highly successful network presenter in New York. Ted is desperate for a chance to join Gordy.

Directed by Jay SandrichGuest stars John Amos

Episode 19

Mary and the Sexagenarian

Mary happily accepts a date from a charming older man without realizing that he's Murray's father, but everyone else has difficulty coming to terms with the difference in their ages.

Directed by Jay SandrichWritten by Les Charles, Glen CharlesGuest stars Lew Ayres

Episode 20

Murray Ghosts for Ted

Ted offers Murray $200 to write an article on his behalf. The article becomes a success, but Ted refuses to share the credit with Murray.

Directed by Jay SandrichWritten by David LloydGuest stars Betty White, Joyce Bulifant, Georgia Engel, Helen Hunt

Episode 21

Mary's Three Husbands

Murray, Ted and Lou fantasize about being married to Mary.

Directed by Jay Sandrich

Episode 22

Mary's Big Party

Mary has planned a fancy party at her apartment, with a mystery guest of honor, but the power in the building goes before he arrives.

Directed by Jay Sandrich

Episode 23

Lou Dates Mary

Mary has another disastrous date and worries she'll never meet the right man, until Georgette points out that every quality she seeks can be found in Lou Grant.

Directed by Jay SandrichWritten by David Lloyd

Episode 24

The Last Show

WJM-TV has some personnel changes in the executive department (again), and everyone except Ted Baxter is fired. The new station manager wants to see the WJM News the highest-ranked in Minneapolis, and for some reason feels that Ted can help him make it happen. (Seems a little odd, eh?) The gang says goodbye to each other in the form of a long, hard cry. Mary thanks them all for being her surrogate family, and Lou finally sentimentally says, ""I cherish you people."" They bravely march out the office doors singing, ""It's a long, long way to Tipperary."" At the last moment, Mary leans back through through the WJM-TV doors and turns out the light. So long, WJM-TV.

Directed by Jay SandrichWritten by James L. Brooks, Allan Burns, David Lloyd, Stan Daniels, Ed. Weinberger, Bob EllisonGuest stars Valerie Harper, Robbie Rist, Vincent Gardenia