AliceSeason 61981 · 24 episodesEpisodes1Bet a Million, MelMel borrows $10,000 against the diner to bet on a 90-to-1 nag.2Guinness on TapDetermined to leave her mark on the world, Vera sets out to break the tap dancing endurance record.3Comrade MelA towel boy from the Russian ballet takes refuge in Mel's storeroom.4Alice's Halloween SurpriseOn Halloween, Alice's latest heartthrob asks her to shepherd his four kids for the evening.5Alice's Big Four-Oh!It's Alice's 40th birthday, and for the milestone she gets a millstone, a visit from her meddling mother.6Mel's Cousin, WendellSmooth operator Mel teaches his shy cousin, Wendell, how to score with Vera.7Vera's Bouncing CheckAgainst Mel's orders, Vera cashes a check for an old flame, who's nowhere to be found when it bounces.8After Mel's GoneMel becomes despondent when he realizes he has no heirs.9Mel's Christmas CarolThe ghost of a partner past gives Mel the dickens on Christmas Eve after Mel fired Alice, Jolene and Vera.10The Wild OneAlice's spirit inspires a biker to recruit her as his ""old lady.""11Alice Calls the ShotsAlice blows the whistle on Tommy's basketball playing when his grades start to slip.12Not with My Niece You Don'tMel gives Tommy advice on how to charm the ladies, which Tommy promptly applies to Mel's niece.13Queen of SoapsAfter getting hooked on soap operas, Vera becomes a washout at work and later quits.14Sharples vs. SharplesMel has a beef with his mother who wants to publish his secret chili recipe in her new cookbook.15Valentine's Day MassacreValentine's Day promises anything but hearts and flowers for the diner staff, who all quarrel with their dates.16The Best Little Waitress in the WorldA book on building self-confidence inspires Vera to become ""the best little waitress in the world!"" Later, Mel leaves a newly confident Vera in charge of the diner.17Alice and the AcornsAlice is visited by a high-school chum who's still suffering from her teenage inferiority complex.18Jolene Hunnicutt, Dynamite TruckerTo help Jolene's exhausted good buddy, the girls drive his rig to a mining town, blissfully unaware that they're hauling dynamite.19Mel Wins By a NoseMel considers getting a nose job while undergoing surgery for a deviated septum.20Give My Regrets to BroadwayAlice's actress friend from New York persuades Tommy that he has a brilliant future on Broadway.21Vera's Reunion RomanceVera returns from her high-school reunion with stars in her eyes and a sparkler on her finger.22Monty Falls for AliceA jilted acquaintance flips for Alice on the first bounce and when she doesn't reciprocate his feelings he threatens to jump from the Mel's Diner sign.23Spell Mel'sTo counter a competitor whose contest is drawing customers, Mel launches one too and ups the ante to $3000.24My Mother the LandlordMel happily envisions a rent-free future when his mother buys his apartment building but surprises him when she announces a $50 rent increase.Season 1Season 2Season 3Season 4Season 5Season 7Season 8Season 9
