The Good Life
Ordinary middle-class couple Albert and Jane Miller became bored with their lives and decided to pretend to be the butler and cook for Charles Dutton, the very wealthy head of Dutton Industries, and his family. Only Dutton's teenage son Nick was aware of Albert and Jane's true identities, and he often helped them get out of whatever trouble their secret had caused them. Dutton's busybody sister Grace was constantly trying to undermine the Millers' authority and get them fired.
- 1971-1972
- 1 season
- NBC
- Comedy
Ordinary middle-class couple Albert and Jane Miller became bored with their lives and decided to pretend to be the butler and cook for Charles Dutton, the very wealthy head of Dutton Industries, and his family. Only Dutton's teenage son Nick was aware of Albert and Jane's true identities, and he often helped them get out of whatever trouble their secret had caused them. Dutton's busybody sister Grace was constantly trying to undermine the Millers' authority and get them fired.
Season 1 Episode Guide
15 Episodes 1971 - 1972
Episode 1
One of Our Rolls Is Missing
Sat, Sep 18, 1971 30 mins
Episode 2
Jane's Double Life
Sat, Sep 25, 1971 30 mins
A wealthy playboy takes a liking to Jane Miller, who has a night off from her job as the Dutton cook to go to a ball.
Episode 3
The Chess Game
Sat, Oct 2, 1971 30 mins
When an old school chum visits the Millers, Albert pretends he is the owner of the massive estate and not the butler.
Episode 4
The Wrecked Butler
Sat, Oct 9, 1971 30 mins
Albert breaks his leg and Randolph is hired to temporarily replace him. But the substitute proves so good at the job that Albert begins to worry that his days living well are numbered.
Episode 5
The Vacation
Sat, Oct 16, 1971 30 mins
After they hear that the Duttons are planning a vacation on the French Riviera, Albert and Jane scheme to get the Duttons to take them along.
Episode 6
The Commodore Cometh
Sat, Oct 23, 1971 30 mins
Commodore Dutton, an uncle of Charles, shows up with intention of firing his nephew. Albert and Jane must find a way to save the job of their employer so they can continue their own lifestyle.
Episode 7
The Burglar Alarm
Sat, Oct 30, 1971 30 mins
Albert Miller tries to outsmart a burglar who has been robbing neighborhood mansions and attacking servants. His plan? A foolproof alarm system.
Episode 8
Dutton's Retirement
Sat, Nov 6, 1971 30 mins
Miller persuades Mr. Dutton to retire, but his way of taking it easy is not what was intended.
Episode 9
The Speedometer Strain
Sat, Nov 13, 1971 30 mins
Albert and Jane may go with Mr. Dutton to Hawaii if Grace Dutton learns how to drive well enough to do without a chauffeur.
Episode 10
Mansion for Sale
Sat, Nov 27, 1971 30 mins
Nick moves out of the Dutton mansion, causing his father to put the place up for sale
Episode 11
A Tremendous Sense of Loyalty
Sat, Dec 4, 1971 30 mins
The man whose identity Albert falsely used to apply for his position as butler comes to town to haunt him.
Episode 12
Butterfield Ate
Sat, Dec 11, 1971 30 mins
Albert tries to hide a pet lion named Butterfield in his cottage on the estate after the Dutton's prize poodle disappears.
Episode 13
Albert Gets Rich
Sat, Dec 18, 1971 30 mins
Albert strikes it rich and quits his job as a butler
Episode 14
The Gardeners
Sat, Dec 25, 1971 30 mins
Butler Miller attempts to cut down on household expenses, but encounters resistance from the gardeners.
Episode 15
Dial 'M' for Merger
Sat, Jan 8, 1972 30 mins
An 8-year-old brat threatens to spoil the good life for Albert and Jane.