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September 18, 1971

Season 1

01. Smoke Rings

A chimp who blows smoke rings appears on Dick's talk show; Dick smokes along with the chimp on air. After the show, Dick realizes he is hooked on smoking again and solicits help from his wife and family, also struggling with the habit.

30min
September 18, 1971

02. A Star Ain't Born

Dick gets invited to Hollywood for a screen test to become a star on a new TV show. Dick prepares for the test but doubts his ability to become a star.

30min
September 25, 1971

03. Mid-term Dinner

Dick and Jenny are happy that 16 year old son Dan is bringing a girlfriend to dinner. But when Dan appears with Judy, an African American, the senior members of the family must examine their beliefs.

30min
October 2, 1971

04. Everything from 'A to Z'

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30min
October 9, 1971

05. The Tennis Pro

Dick becomes jealous of Jenny's tennis instructor. Skip and Jenny play doubles at the club, winning every game. When their babysitter gets sick, Dick volunteers to stay home with Annie. Skip brought a bottle of sparkling wine and Dick drinks it all.

30min
October 16, 1971

06. A House Is Not a Home, Yet

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30min
October 23, 1971

07. The Replacement

To improve Dick's ratings, a sidekick (Danny Taylor played by Steve Lawrence) is added on the show, which proves too successful. Dick, suffering from a cold, fears that he will be replaced. When Dick's doctor tells him to stay home to recover, Danny fills in for him. Carl Reiner appears as himself.

30min
October 30, 1971

08. Queasy Rider

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30min
November 6, 1971

09. The Storm

The Prestons end up with a house full of unexpected guests when a violent storms strands people. This includes a priest and a nun turning sleeping arrangements into a difficult situation.

30min
November 13, 1971

10. The Conductor and the Lady

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30min
November 20, 1971

11. Off and Running

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30min
November 27, 1971

12. Room with a View

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30min
December 4, 1971

13. Linda, Linda, Linda

An ever-helpful Dick promises a young starlet a world record. To Jenny's dismay, the record is for the longest TV kiss.

30min
December 11, 1971

14. Pepito from Mexico

Someone's playing Robin Hood with the Prestons' items. Unfortunately, it seems to be an inside job.

30min
December 18, 1971

15. Bernie Did It

After fighting with his business manager, Dick must negotiate his own contract with the station manager.

30min
January 1, 1972

16. Annie Get Your Bike

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30min
January 8, 1972

17. What Is Your Husband Doing Tomorrow?

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30min
January 15, 1972

18. The Birth

Already nervous about impending fatherhood Dick is concerned when wife brings home Debbie, a pregnant hitchhiker.

30min
January 22, 1972

19. The Split

Dick plays marriage counselor when Bernie and Carol split up over the issue of having children.

30min
January 29, 1972

20. The Harry Award

Dick is excited when he learns he's to receive a prestigious award. But Dick changes his attitude after learning the presentation is held at a country club that practices racial discrimination leaving him with a dilemma.

30min
February 5, 1972

21. People's Choice

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30min
February 12, 1972

22. After the Ball Is Over

Mike's ex-husband returns. Is he really reformed?

30min
February 19, 1972

23. Running Bear and Moskowitz

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30min
February 26, 1972

24. The Telethon

When the talent for the television station's telethon doesn't show up, it's up to Dick and the gang to carry it off.

30min
March 4, 1972

25. Sobriety Test

Dick agrees to a drinking test for his show, that shows the evils of drinking, but while under the influence he says a few things about marriage that Jenny does not find funny

30min

26. The Former Preston

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30min

27. Guess Who's Coming to Seder

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30min

28. Headaches

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30min

29. Bernie's House

When the house next to the Preston's comes up for sale, it's hard for them to admit they don't want Bernie and Carol to buy it.

30min

30. The Game

Bernie comes up with a game show he is sure will be a winner for the network, if he can only sell the idea.

30min