The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961)
The misadventures of a TV writer both at work and at home.
Cast: Dick Van Dyke, Mary Tyler Moore, Rose Marie, Morey Amsterdam, Larry Mathews, Richard Deacon, Melanie Walters, Rob Brydon, Steffan Rhodri, Ryan Wynott, Josh Folan, Ginger Kroll, Luke Kirby, Ian Somerhalder, Sherry Stringfield
The Last Chapter
After five years of struggle, Rob finally finishes his first book. As Laura reads it, she discovers its about their life from marriage proposal to a point shortly after Ritchie's birth.
The Gunslinger
While anesthetized in Jerry's dentist's chair for a tooth extraction, Rob dreams he's a sheriff in the Old West and has a showdown with Big Bad Brady.
Long Nights Journey Into Day
For the Petrie-Helper fishing trip, a cold sidelines Laura. Home alone, every little bump in the night raises fearful eyebrows. Millie's return to keep her company makes things worse.
Love Thy Other Neighbor
A new neighbor turns out to be Laura's old school chum whose friendship predates Millie's friendship and leaves Millie feeling left out.
You Ought to Be in Pictures
Rob gets an opportunity to do a featured part in a movie, kissing a stunningly attractive woman - while Laura watches.
The Man from My Uncle
Having G-men use their house to stakeout a neighbor brings out the little boy in Rob, who eagerly wants to insinuate himself in the spy game.
Obnoxious, Offensive Egomaniac Etc
Horror strikes when the writing staff realizes they've sent Alan their latest script without first inking out their derisive insults against him.
A Day in the Life of Alan Brady
A film crew takes over the Petrie house during Mille and Jerry's wedding anniversary party for an Alan Brady documentary that aims to show the megalomaniac's "human" side.
Talk to the Snail
When Rob, Sally and Buddy have to dig through building trash containers for a lost script, Rob finds a network memo to Alan Brady saying he must fire one writer. Rather than be split up, they seek a new gig together.
Bad Reception in Albany
While in an out-of-town wedding party with Laura, troubles plague Rob in trying to watch a TV show for Alan Brady, making his ability at even attending the wedding reception dubious.
Buddy Sorrell Man and Boy
Buddy's nervous behavior, testiness and evasive lying lead Rob and Sal to think he's seeing a psychiatrist - or worse, cheating on Pickles.
Dear Sally Rogers
For a laugh, Sally advertises for a husband on national television. Among the numerous humorous responses, one serious reply stands out.
Remember the Alimony
Back when Rob and Laura were newlyweds, they fled to Mexico where mistaken circumstances got them served divorce papers.
The Bottom of Mel Cooley's Heart
After Alan's devastating, public tongue-lashing, Rob talks Mel into standing up for himself, which succeeds in getting Mel fired.
The Curse of the Petrie People
Laura accidentally drops a recently bestowed Petrie family heirloom (as ugly as it is priceless) down the garbage disposal and tries to cover up the mishap before anyone notices.
The Making of a Councilman
As election day approaches, Rob finds his political rival extremely knowledgeable, well-prepared and well-suited for the job of councilman. Rob's strengths: a winning smile and physical height.
I Do Not Choose to Run
New Rochelle politicians approach Rob to be their next city councilman. Flattered, Rob considers it but soon finds his life under their complete management.
Who Stole My Watch
Laura gives Rob an expensive watch at a birthday party attended by several family friends, but when the watch goes missing shortly after the party, Rob reluctantly concludes that one of his close friends may be a thief.
Fifty-Two, Forty-Five or Work
A strong sense of déjà vu strikes Rob, bringing to mind nine summers earlier when, as Alan Brady's new head writer, he, with a mountain of debt and Laura pregnant, unexpectedly faced no income for two months.
You're Under Arrest
Police question Rob regarding a fracas in a barroom where a woman was injured. Rob finds himself in a jam when his accounting of his whereabouts during the fight doesn't hold water.
See Rob Write, Write Rob Write
Rob and Laura clash over which of them is the better writer of a children's story.
Body and Sol
Rob recalls for Buddy and Sally his Army boxing days when peer pressure at the base put him in the ring with current-day middleweight champ Boom Boom Bailey.
Go Tell the Birds and the Bees
Ritchie's been giving lectures to the other children at school about human reproduction - fanciful stories that prompt his teacher to summon Rob and Laura to discuss the matter.
Viva Petrie
The Petries wonder if they're being duped when former maid Maria sends her matador boyfriend to work for them. His personality doesn't seem that of the bullfighter he claims to be.
Odd But True
When Freddie Helper connects the freckles on Rob's back with his marker, an interesting picture appears, one that others feel Rob should make publicly known.
The Great Petrie Fortune
Rob inherits an old roll-top desk from his late great-uncle Hezekiah that contains "wealth" of some sort hinted at in a song.
Draw Me a Pear
Laura regrets hauling Rob into taking art lessons with her after the lady teacher appears to show an above-average interest in him.
No Rice at My Wedding
A news article prompts Rob and Laura to recall the extremely handsome Cpl. Clark Rice, who won Laura in an Army raffle and almost derailed Rob and Laura's relationship.
The Ugliest Dog in the World
Rob brings the ugliest dog anyone's ever seen to the studio for a dog sketch. No one stops to consider what becomes of the poor pooch once he's no longer needed.
Uhny Uftz
While suffering from exhaustion at the office, Rob sees a flying saucer. Try as he might, nobody believes him.
A Farewell to Writing
A friend's success at being a novelist galvanizes Rob into writing his own book - if he can.
Coast to Coast Big Mouth
Laura accidentally spills the beans on a nationally televised talk show that Alan Brady is bald.