Episodes
1. Smoke Rings
September 18, 1971
30 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Stewart Raffill
2. A Star Ain't Born
September 25, 1971
30 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Gordon Jump
3. Mid-term Dinner
October 2, 1971
30 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Barry Van Dyke
5. The Tennis Pro
October 16, 1971
30 min
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.
7. The Replacement
October 30, 1971
30 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Steve Lawrence, David Doyle, Carl Reiner
9. The Storm
November 13, 1971
30 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Jacqueline Scott
13. Linda, Linda, Linda
December 11, 1971
30 min
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
December 18, 1971
30 min
Someone's playing Robin Hood with the Prestons' items. Unfortunately, it seems to be an inside job.
Guest Stars:
Carmen Zapata
15. Bernie Did It
January 1, 1972
30 min
After fighting with his business manager, Dick must negotiate his own contract with the station manager.
Guest Stars:
David Doyle, Doris Packer, Charles Nelson Reilly
18. The Birth
January 22, 1972
30 min
Already nervous about impending fatherhood Dick is concerned when wife brings home Debbie, a pregnant hitchhiker.
19. The Split
January 29, 1972
30 min
Dick plays marriage counselor when Bernie and Carol split up over the issue of having children.
20. The Harry Award
February 5, 1972
30 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Dick Van Patten, Larry Hovis, John Amos
22. After the Ball Is Over
February 19, 1972
30 min
Mike's ex-husband returns. Is he really reformed?
24. The Telethon
March 4, 1972
30 min
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
30 min
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
29. Bernie's House
30 min
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.
