MostlySitcoms
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Coast to Coast Big Mouth

The final season opens with the show still at the peak of its powers, proving that quality never has to decline.

September 15, 1965 Dir: Jerry Paris Written by: Bill Persky, Sam Denoff
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Uhny Uftz

Rob tackles his last round of adventures at the Alan Brady Show with the same enthusiasm he brought to day one.

September 22, 1965 Dir: Jerry Paris Written by: Bill Persky, Sam Denoff
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100 Terrible Hours

Laura gets the spotlight in an episode that demonstrates why Mary Tyler Moore was about to become the biggest star in television.

September 29, 1965 Dir: Jerry Paris Written by: Bill Persky, Sam Denoff
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A Farewell to Writing

Buddy and Sally's banter reaches legendary levels as the writers' room delivers some of its sharpest exchanges.

October 06, 1965 Dir: Jerry Paris Written by: Carl Reiner
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Buddy Sorrell - Man and Boy

Rob's clumsiness takes center stage, and Dick Van Dyke reminds everyone why he's the king of physical comedy.

October 13, 1965 Dir: Jerry Paris Written by: Bill Persky, Sam Denoff
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Long Night's Journey into Day

A cultural event brings out the Petries' different perspectives, handled with the show's characteristic intelligence and humor.

October 20, 1965 Dir: Jerry Paris Written by: Carl Reiner
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The Ugliest Dog in the World

Sally and Buddy team up on a project that tests their friendship in the most entertaining way possible.

October 27, 1965 Dir: Lee Philips Written by: Bill Persky, Sam Denoff
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No Rice at My Wedding

Rob and Laura navigate a social obligation with the humor and grace that make them television's model couple.

November 03, 1965 Dir: Lee Philips Written by: Bill Persky, Sam Denoff
9
Draw Me a Pear

A classic Rob-trips-over-the-ottoman moment leads to an episode about the small disasters that make domestic life so funny.

November 10, 1965 Dir: Jerry Paris Written by: Carl Reiner
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The Great Petrie Fortune

The office faces one of its biggest challenges, and the team's response showcases why they're the best in the business.

November 17, 1965 Dir: Jerry Paris Written by: Bill Persky, Sam Denoff
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Odd but True

Ritchie's school life provides the setup for an episode that mines parent-teacher comedy to great effect.

November 24, 1965 Dir: Jerry Paris Written by: Carl Reiner
12
Viva Petrie

Alan Brady's ego creates another obstacle for the staff, and their creative workaround is comedy writing about comedy writing.

December 01, 1965 Dir: Jerry Paris Written by: Carl Reiner
13
Body and Sol

Rob and Laura's marriage gets its final test of the series, and they pass with the flying colors fans expect.

December 08, 1965 Dir: Jerry Paris Written by: Carl Reiner
14
You're Under Arrest

Buddy delivers one of his all-time best performances in an episode that lets Morey Amsterdam shine.

December 15, 1965 Dir: Jerry Paris Written by: Garry Marshall, Jerry Belson
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The Bottom of Mel Cooley's Heart

Laura and Millie's friendship gets a showcase in one of the series' most charming late-season episodes.

December 22, 1965 Dir: Jerry Paris Written by: John Whedon
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Remember the Alimony

The show continues its victory lap with an episode that proves the writing room still has plenty of ideas.

December 29, 1965 Dir: Jerry Paris Written by: Dale McRaven, Carl Kleinschmitt
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Dear Sally Rogers

Rob's final adventure with the Alan Brady Show writing team captures the camaraderie that defined five perfect seasons.

January 05, 1966 Dir: Jerry Paris Written by: Bill Persky, Sam Denoff
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Buddy Sorrell - Man and Boy

Sally's story reaches a satisfying point as the series begins wrapping up its characters' arcs with care.

January 12, 1966 Dir: Jerry Paris Written by: Bill Persky, Sam Denoff
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A Day in the Life of Alan Brady

The Petrie household faces one more domestic comedy scenario, handled with five seasons of refined comedic skill.

January 19, 1966 Dir: Jerry Paris Written by: Carl Reiner
20
Talk to the Snail

Rob reflects on his career and life in New Rochelle in an episode with real emotional resonance beneath the laughs.

January 26, 1966 Dir: Jerry Paris Written by: Jerry Belson, Garry Marshall
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Obnoxious, Offensive, Egomaniac, Etc.

The ensemble delivers one of their finest collective performances as the series nears its conclusion.

February 02, 1966 Dir: Jerry Paris Written by: Bill Persky, Sam Denoff
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The Man from Emperor

Laura gets a fitting tribute in an episode that celebrates Mary Tyler Moore's five years of brilliance.

February 09, 1966 Dir: Jerry Paris Written by: Bill Persky, Sam Denoff
23
I Do Not Choose to Run

Buddy and Mel share a moment that proves there was always more to their relationship than just insults.

February 16, 1966 Dir: Jerry Paris Written by: Carl Reiner
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The Making of a Playwright

Rob, Buddy, and Sally share one last late night in the writers' room, and the bittersweet humor is pitch-perfect.

February 23, 1966 Dir: Jerry Paris Written by: Bill Persky, Sam Denoff
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The Curse of the Petrie People

The penultimate episodes of the series maintain the quality standard that made this show the gold standard of sitcoms.

March 02, 1966 Dir: Jerry Paris Written by: Dale McRaven, Carl Kleinschmitt
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Long Night's Journey into Day

As the series winds down, every episode feels like a love letter to the characters and the audience who adored them.

March 09, 1966 Dir: Jerry Paris Written by: Carl Reiner
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Who Wouldn't Love an Old Maestro?

The show's final episodes deliver the laughs and the feelings in equal measure, a testament to its enduring greatness.

March 16, 1966 Dir: Jerry Paris Written by: Ben Joelson, Art Baer
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Obnoxious, Offensive, Egomaniac, Etc.

Rob Petrie trips over the ottoman one last time as the greatest sitcom of the 1960s takes its final bow.

March 23, 1966 Dir: Jerry Paris Written by: Bill Persky, Sam Denoff
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Sally and the Lab Technician

The series wraps with an episode worthy of its legacy — smart, funny, warm, and absolutely unforgettable.

March 30, 1966 Dir: Jerry Paris Written by: Bill Persky, Sam Denoff
30
Fifty-Two, Forty-Five or Work

Carl Reiner's masterpiece signs off with Rob, Laura, Buddy, Sally, and the gang delivering one last perfect half hour of television.

April 06, 1966 Dir: Jerry Paris Written by: Carl Reiner
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Love Thy Other Neighbor

The Dick Van Dyke Show ends as it lived — with impeccable writing, flawless performances, and enough heart to fill a New Rochelle living room.

April 13, 1966 Dir: Jerry Paris Written by: Carl Reiner
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The Last Chapter

Television's most perfectly crafted sitcom delivers its final episode, leaving behind a standard that every comedy since has aspired to reach.

June 01, 1966 Dir: John Rich Written by: Carl Reiner
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