Robert Getchell
Director
Alice (1976)
Season 8
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.
Released Aug. 31, 1976
Episode 30 min
10+
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Production Companies: Warner Bros. Television
Network: CBS
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S8E1 - Mel is Hogg-Tied
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.
Oct. 2, 1983, midnight
S8E2 - Vera's Secret Lover
A secret lover is sending Vera everything from poems to balloons.
Oct. 9, 1983, midnight
S8E3 - Jolene Gets Her Wings
Everyone's up in the air over Jolene's maiden flight as a part-time stewardess.
Oct. 16, 1983, midnight
S8E4 - Alice's Blind Date
Alice's dinner date with a high-school flame who's now blind turns into a delightful trip down sensory lane.
Oct. 23, 1983, midnight
S8E5 - It Had to Be Mel
A popular singer stops for directions at the diner and ends up proposing to Mel.
Oct. 30, 1983, midnight
S8E6 - The Over-the-Hill Girls
Both Carrie and Alice are turned down as singers by a supper club owner who thinks they're too old for the job.
Nov. 6, 1983, midnight
S8E7 - Vera Gets Engaged
Who would have thought Vera would find love in a greasy spoon? Especially with a cop who just ticketed her for jaywalking.
Nov. 20, 1983, midnight
S8E8 - Vera's Wedding
After a whirlwind courtship, Vera walks down the aisle with her intended.
Nov. 20, 1983, midnight
S8E9 - The Robot Wore Pink
After Alice quits in a huff, Mel replaces her with a very efficient and popular robot named Blanche.
Dec. 18, 1983, midnight
S8E10 - 'Tis the Season to Be Jealous
Working undercover as Santa Claus, Vera's new husband spots her kissing her former fiance.
Dec. 25, 1983, midnight
S8E11 - Tommy Goes Overboard
Jan. 1, 1984, midnight
S8E12 - Vera, the Horse Thief
No one can corral Vera after she discovers that a miniature horse is being mistreated by its trainer.
Jan. 8, 1984, midnight
S8E13 - Jolene Throws a Curve
Trophy winner Jolene throws Mel a curve when she won't pitch on his softball team.
Jan. 15, 1984, midnight
S8E14 - Lies My Mother Told Me
After 40 years, Mel learns that his mother lied when she told him his dog was a war hero.
Jan. 29, 1984, midnight
S8E15 - Alice and the Devoted Dentist
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.
Feb. 12, 1984, midnight
S8E16 - Alice's Hot Air Romance
Alice gets a ride but hardly a rise out of a sexist ballonist whose hot air isn't confined to his balloon.
March 4, 1984, midnight
S8E17 - Dollars to Donuts
After a winning first day at the track, Tommy bets he'll score in the betting business.
March 11, 1984, midnight
S8E18 - My Dinner with Debbie
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.
March 18, 1984, midnight
S8E19 - Vera's Fine Feathered Friends
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.
March 25, 1984, midnight
S8E20 - Jolene is Stuck on Mel
Jolene has second thoughts about marrying a TV game show host especially after a dab of permanent glue bonds her firmly to Mel.
April 1, 1984, midnight
S8E21 - Don't Play It Again, Elliot
A gift piano comes between Vera and Elliot when she can't pry him away from it.
April 15, 1984, midnight
S8E22 - Mel Spins His Wheels
Mel disdains accommodating the handicapped until two sprained ankles give him a different view, from a wheelchair.
May 13, 1984, midnight
S8E23 - Be It Ever So Crowded
Vera and Elliot buy a charming old house that comes complete with fireplace, furniture and antiques one of which is a shocking surprise.
May 20, 1984, midnight
Network: CBS
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 30 min.
Released: Aug. 31, 1976
Last Air Date: March 19, 1985, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-PG
Common sense age: 10+
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