The New Dick Van Dyke Show - Season 1
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.
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.
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.
4 - Everything from 'A to Z'
Air Date: October 9, 1971
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.
6 - A House Is Not a Home, Yet
Air Date: October 23, 1971
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.
8 - Queasy Rider
Air Date: November 6, 1971
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.
10 - The Conductor and the Lady
Air Date: November 20, 1971
11 - Off and Running
Air Date: November 27, 1971
12 - Room with a View
Air Date: December 4, 1971
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.
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.
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.
16 - Annie Get Your Bike
Air Date: January 8, 1972
17 - What Is Your Husband Doing Tomorrow?
Air Date: January 15, 1972
18 - The Birth
Air Date: January 22, 1972
Already nervous about impending fatherhood Dick is concerned when wife brings home Debbie, a pregnant hitchhiker.
19 - The Split
Air Date: January 29, 1972
Dick plays marriage counselor when Bernie and Carol split up over the issue of having children.
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.
21 - People's Choice
Air Date: February 12, 1972
22 - After the Ball Is Over
Air Date: February 19, 1972
Mike's ex-husband returns. Is he really reformed?
23 - Running Bear and Moskowitz
Air Date: February 26, 1972
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.
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
26 - The Former Preston
27 - Guess Who's Coming to Seder
28 - Headaches
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.
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.