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The New Dick Van Dyke Show Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
24 Episodes 1971 - 1972
Episode 1
Smoke Rings
Sat, Sep 18, 197130 mins
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.
Episode 2
A Star Ain't Born
Sat, Sep 25, 197130 mins
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.
Episode 3
Mid-term Dinner
Sat, Oct 2, 197130 mins
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.
Episode 4
Everything from 'A to Z'
Sat, Oct 9, 1971
Dick's publisher mistakenly mails an adult book to the Preston household. Daughter Carrie finds the parcel and thinking it's a dictionary takes it to school. Dick scrambles to fix the situation.
Episode 5
The Tennis Pro
Sat, Oct 16, 1971
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.
Episode 6
A House Is Not a Home, Yet
Sat, Oct 23, 1971
Dick and Jenny find their dream house and make plans to buy it. But they run into trouble when they try to sell their current home which they need to do to have the money for the new place.
Episode 7
The Replacement
Sat, Oct 30, 1971
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.
Episode 8
Queasy Rider
Sat, Nov 6, 1971
Dick takes a ride on a motorcycle and gets lost in the desert. It takes all of Dick's know how to survive until help arrives.
Episode 9
The Storm
Sat, Nov 13, 1971
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.
Episode 10
The Conductor and the Lady
Sat, Nov 20, 1971
When symphony conductor Paul Franz is a guest on Dick's talk show, Dick asks him on the air to come to their house for dinner, throwing Jenny into a panic and Dick into the dog house.
Episode 11
Off and Running
Sat, Nov 27, 1971
In the pilot for the series, Dick and Jenny Preston have been married for 18 years, they feel that their life is next to perfect, until unexpected news arrives: Jenny is pregnant.
Episode 12
Room with a View
Sat, Dec 4, 197130 mins
The Prestons are adding an addition one the house but they have a misunderstanding. Jenny thinks she's getting a sewing room but Dick plans on a sauna.
Episode 13
Linda, Linda, Linda
Sat, Dec 11, 197130 mins
An ever-helpful Dick promises a young starlet a world record. To Jenny's dismay, the record is for the longest TV kiss.
Episode 14
Pepito from Mexico
Sat, Dec 18, 1971
Someone's playing Robin Hood with the Prestons' items. Unfortunately, it seems to be an inside job.
Episode 15
Bernie Did It
Sat, Jan 1, 1972
After fighting with his business manager, Dick must negotiate his own contract with the station manager.
Episode 16
Annie Get Your Bike
Sat, Jan 8, 197230 mins
This flashback episode focuses on the calamities that ensue when Jenny goes into labor. Also, Annie feels ignored because of the baby's arrival; and Lucas falls off his new bike, breaking his nose.
Episode 17
What Is Your Husband Doing Tomorrow?
Sat, Jan 15, 197230 mins
Jenny becomes suspicious when Dick keeps missing dinner. Is he seeing gorgeous models for business or pleasure?
Episode 18
The Birth
Sat, Jan 22, 1972
Already nervous about impending fatherhood Dick is concerned when wife brings home Debbie, a pregnant hitchhiker.
Episode 19
The Split
Sat, Jan 29, 1972
Dick plays marriage counselor when Bernie and Carol split up over the issue of having children.
Episode 20
The Harry Award
Sat, Feb 5, 1972
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.
Episode 21
People's Choice
Sat, Feb 12, 1972
Jenny and Dick find themselves on opposite ends of the school board election.
Episode 22
After the Ball Is Over
Sat, Feb 19, 1972
Mike's ex-husband returns. Is he really reformed?
Episode 23
Running Bear and Moskowitz
Sat, Feb 26, 1972
When Jenny and Carol go into business together, their husbands warn them that friends should not share a business.
Episode 24
The Telethon
Sat, Mar 4, 1972
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.