The Betty White Show
Over-the-hill TV actress Joyce Whitman is the star of a bad network crime drama "Undercover Woman". Acting in such an awful series is bad enough; being directed by her acerbic ex-husband John is even worse. Her roommate is a dizzy blonde named Mitzi, and she's frequently forced to deal with fussbudget network executive Doug.
- 1977-1978
- 1 season
- CBS
- Comedy
- TV-PG
Over-the-hill TV actress Joyce Whitman is the star of a bad network crime drama "Undercover Woman". Acting in such an awful series is bad enough; being directed by her acerbic ex-husband John is even worse. Her roommate is a dizzy blonde named Mitzi, and she's frequently forced to deal with fussbudget network executive Doug.
Season 1 Episode Guide
14 Episodes 1977 - 1978
Episode 1
Under Cover Woman
Mon, Sep 12, 1977 30 mins
Joyce gets a part as the lead in a TV-series, Undercover Woman, the only catch is that her ex-husband John is the director.
Episode 2
Mitzi's Cousin
Mon, Sep 19, 1977 30 mins
Mitzi's recently divorced cousin Wilma visits. She soon falls for John and wants to move to LA.
Episode 3
Make Yourself at Home... Steal Something
Mon, Sep 26, 1977 30 mins
Mitzy throws a surprise party for Joyce. Her diamond necklace goes missing. Who took it becomes the prevailing question.
Episode 4
Doug Gets Fired
Mon, Oct 3, 1977 30 mins
The network wants to introduce a dog and a baby to the show. Doug resists and gets fired. Tracy agrees to go on a pity date with Doug to cheer him up.
Episode 5
We're Not Divorced: Part 1
Mon, Oct 10, 1977 30 mins
During a tax audit, Joyce and John discover they aren't really divorced. Tracy writes a script for the show that isn't flattering for Joyce.
Episode 6
We're Not Divorced: Part 2
Mon, Oct 17, 1977 30 mins
Joyce and John deal with the aftermath of finding out they are still married.
Episode 7
Mitzi's Jealousy
Mon, Oct 24, 1977 30 mins
Mitzi becomes envious of Joyce's success so she decides to move out and get her own place.
Episode 8
Good Night, Sweet Fletch
Mon, Oct 31, 1977 30 mins
To increase the ratings, the studio wants to kill off Fletcher's character.
Episode 9
John's Mother
Mon, Nov 7, 1977 30 mins
John's mother comes for a visit, unaware of the divorce.
Episode 10
Joyce, the Matchmaker
Mon, Nov 14, 1977 30 mins
Joyce decides to fix up Doug and Mitzi.
Episode 11
Joyce's Wedding
Mon, Dec 12, 1977 30 mins
Joyce starts to date a race car driver. Wedding bells are soon heard. However, is it a scam to get into show business?
Episode 12
Fletcher's Decision
Mon, Dec 19, 1977 30 mins
Fletcher and his wife are overstaying their welcome at Joyce's place while their house is being repainted.
Episode 13
Play Misty for John
Mon, Jan 2, 1978 30 mins
An old flame, Connie, comes to visit John. She starts driving him nuts. He enlists Joyce to help break up the couple.
Episode 14
The Stunt Woman
Mon, Jan 9, 1978 30 mins
Rumors are going around that the show is going to be canceled. The show hires a female stunt woman for Tracy. Joyce tries to throw a party for the network execs to save the show.