The New Dick Van Dyke Show

Season 1

1971 episodes

Episodes

1

Smoke Rings

Sep 18, 197130m

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

Sep 25, 197130m

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.

3

Mid-term Dinner

Oct 2, 197130m

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'

Oct 9, 197130m

Annie takes an inappropriate book to school that was intended for Dick to discuss on his talk show.

5

The Tennis Pro

Oct 16, 197130m

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

Oct 23, 197130m

Jenny puts a down-payment on house the Preston's regard as their dream house.

7

The Replacement

Oct 30, 197130m

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.

8

Queasy Rider

Nov 6, 197130m

Dick decides to get a motorcycle, much to Jenny's dismay.

9

The Storm

Nov 13, 197130m

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

Nov 20, 197130m

A famous conductor who is a guest on Dick's show is invited to the Preston's for dinner.

11

Off and Running

Nov 27, 197130m
12

Room with a View

Dec 4, 197130m
13

Linda, Linda, Linda

Dec 11, 197130m

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

Dec 18, 197130m

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

15

Bernie Did It

Jan 1, 197230m

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

16

Annie Get Your Bike

Jan 8, 197230m

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.

17

What Is Your Husband Doing Tomorrow?

Jan 15, 197230m
18

The Birth

Jan 22, 197230m

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

19

The Split

Jan 29, 197230m

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

20

The Harry Award

Feb 5, 197230m

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

Feb 12, 197230m
22

After the Ball Is Over

Feb 19, 197230m

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

23

Running Bear and Moskowitz

Feb 26, 197230m
24

The Telethon

Mar 4, 197230m

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

30m

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 Mr. Preston

30m

To Dick's embarrassment, a man who is a guest on his show announces that he was Jenny's first husband.

27

Guess Who's Coming to Seder

30m
28

Headaches

30m
29

Bernie's House

30m

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

30m

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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