Episode 1
Smoke Rings
Sep 18, 1971
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.
Episode 2
A Star Ain't Born
Sep 25, 1971
Dick gets invited to Hollywood for a screen test to become a co-star on a new TV show. Dick prepares for the test but doubts his ability to become an actor.
Episode 3
Mid-term Dinner
Oct 2, 1971
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.
Episode 4
Everything from 'A to Z'
Oct 9, 1971
Annie takes an inappropriate book to school that was intended for Dick to discuss on his talk show.
Episode 5
The Tennis Pro
Oct 16, 1971
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.
Episode 6
A House Is Not a Home, Yet
Oct 23, 1971
Jenny puts a down-payment on house the Preston's regard as their dream house.
Episode 7
The Replacement
Oct 30, 1971
To improve Dick's ratings, sidekick Danny is added to 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.
Episode 8
Queasy Rider
Nov 6, 1971
Dick decides to get a motorcycle, much to Jenny's dismay.
Episode 9
The Storm
Nov 13, 1971
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.
Episode 10
The Conductor and the Lady
Nov 20, 1971
A famous conductor who is a guest on Dick's show is invited to the Preston's for dinner.
Episode 11
Off and Running
Nov 27, 1971
Episode 12
Room with a View
Dec 4, 1971
Episode 13
Linda, Linda, Linda
Dec 11, 1971
An ever-helpful Dick promises a young starlet a world record. To Jenny's dismay, the record is for the longest TV kiss.
Episode 14
Pepito from Mexico
Dec 18, 1971
Someone's playing Robin Hood with the Prestons' items. Unfortunately, it seems to be an inside job.
Episode 15
Bernie Did It
Jan 1, 1972
After fighting with his business manager, Dick must negotiate his own contract with the station manager.
Episode 16
Annie Get Your Bike
Jan 8, 1972
This flashback episode focuses on the calamities that ensue when Jenny goes into labor. Also, Annie feels ignored because of the baby's arrival; and Lucas falls off his new bike, breaking his nose.
Episode 17
What Is Your Husband Doing Tomorrow?
Jan 15, 1972
Episode 18
The Birth
Jan 22, 1972
Already nervous about impending fatherhood Dick is concerned when Jenny brings home Debbie, a pregnant hitchhiker.
Episode 19
The Split
Jan 29, 1972
Dick plays marriage counselor when Bernie and Carol split up over the issue of having children.
Episode 20
The Harry Award
Feb 5, 1972
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.
Episode 21
People's Choice
Feb 12, 1972
Episode 22
After the Ball Is Over
Feb 19, 1972
Mike's ex-husband returns. Is he really reformed?
Episode 23
Running Bear and Moskowitz
Feb 26, 1972
Episode 24
The Telethon
Mar 4, 1972
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.
Episode 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
Episode 26
The Former Mr. Preston
To Dick's embarrassment, a man who is a guest on his show announces that he was Jenny's first husband.
Episode 27
Guess Who's Coming to Seder
Episode 28
Headaches
Episode 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.
Episode 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.
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