The New Dick Van Dyke Show - Season 1

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Smoke Rings

1 - Smoke Rings

Air Date: September 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.

A Star Ain't Born

2 - A Star Ain't Born

Air Date: September 25, 1971

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.

Mid-term Dinner

3 - Mid-term Dinner

Air Date: October 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.

Everything from 'A to Z'

4 - Everything from 'A to Z'

Air Date: October 9, 1971

The Tennis Pro

5 - The Tennis Pro

Air Date: October 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.

A House Is Not a Home, Yet

6 - A House Is Not a Home, Yet

Air Date: October 23, 1971

The Replacement

7 - The Replacement

Air Date: October 30, 1971

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.

Queasy Rider

8 - Queasy Rider

Air Date: November 6, 1971

The Storm

9 - The Storm

Air Date: November 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.

The Conductor and the Lady

10 - The Conductor and the Lady

Air Date: November 20, 1971

Off and Running

11 - Off and Running

Air Date: November 27, 1971

Room with a View

12 - Room with a View

Air Date: December 4, 1971

Linda, Linda, Linda

13 - Linda, Linda, Linda

Air Date: December 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.

Pepito from Mexico

14 - Pepito from Mexico

Air Date: December 18, 1971

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

Bernie Did It

15 - Bernie Did It

Air Date: January 1, 1972

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

Annie Get Your Bike

16 - Annie Get Your Bike

Air Date: January 8, 1972

What Is Your Husband Doing Tomorrow?

17 - What Is Your Husband Doing Tomorrow?

Air Date: January 15, 1972

The Birth

18 - The Birth

Air Date: January 22, 1972

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

The Split

19 - The Split

Air Date: January 29, 1972

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

The Harry Award

20 - The Harry Award

Air Date: February 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.

People's Choice

21 - People's Choice

Air Date: February 12, 1972

After the Ball Is Over

22 - After the Ball Is Over

Air Date: February 19, 1972

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

Running Bear and Moskowitz

23 - Running Bear and Moskowitz

Air Date: February 26, 1972

The Telethon

24 - The Telethon

Air Date: March 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.

Sobriety Test

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

The Former Preston

26 - The Former Preston

Guess Who's Coming to Seder

27 - Guess Who's Coming to Seder

Headaches

28 - Headaches

Bernie's House

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.

The Game

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.