Catchy Comedy

TV producer Sheldon Leonard plans to shoot a holdup scene at Mooney's bank. Lucille Ball, Mary Jane Croft, Gale Gordon.

Lucy attempts to save Milton Berle's marriage. Milton Berle, Ruth Berle, Ruta Lee. Lucy: Lucille Ball. Mooney: Gale Gordon.

It's Lucy and Ethel vs Ricky and Fred in a fishing contest while they're on a Florida holiday The wager: $150 (about what Lucy and Ethel had spent in hotel boutiques), so both sides do a little cheating to ensure a victory.

Lucy and Ethel will do anything to keep Ricky and Fred from judging a Miami Beach beauty contest (and end up being menaced on a seemingly deserted island as a result).

Rob just can't recall the stranger who claims to be an old Army buddy.

Rhoda loses her job, but she is in no hurry to find a new one. Mary knows of a job opening at WJM, but she is in no hurry to hire Rhoda, who is biding her time in Mary's apartment.

A new teacher stuns Fonzie with a polite-but-firm rejection.

Everyone at Fillmore's 10-year reunion thinks Laverne and Shirley are movie stars.

The crew is on its best behaviour for a cruise inspector traveling incognito; a wallflower finds true love; illness interrupts the idyll of an adoring couple.

Julie is wooed by a man who runs a computer-dating service; a woman is haunted by another passenger who looks like her old beau; two women pretend they're French to pick up men.

When Mama attends her junior high reunion, she finds no one has forgotten her---or her reputation as the school flirt. Clayton Gibbons: Ted Hayden. Joanne Mickley: Pat Crawford Brown. Mama: Vicki Lawrence Schultz. Iola: Beverly Archer.

When Mama lands her own radio show, she gets a chance to do what she does best: criticize. Harrison Aldrich: Harry Murphy. Mama: Vicki Lawrence Schultz. Vint: Ken Berry. Naomi: Dorothy Lyman.

Bookman sets out to get even with the Evanses, whose grievances cost him his job.

Willona suspects that Thelma's elusive new boyfriend is married.

Fred succumbs to Donna's pressures and agrees to get married, but his family has other ideas.

Fred donates his old blues records to charity, and then is shocked to learn that they are extremely valuable. Fred: Redd Foxx. Lamont: Demond Wilson. Bubba: Don Bexley.

After the Bunkers are puzzled by the disappearance of many household items, Stephanie is accused of stealing at school.

After Barney's wife runs off again, Edith and Archie introduce him to a wealthy widow.

Melanie's in for a surprise when she meets Pete's mother and brother. Meanwhile, Joy's immigration scam with Rick hits a snag; Victoria looks for a sugar daddy; and Elka celebrates her freedom in her own inimitable way.

Melanie, Joy and Victoria are smitten with Elka's lawyer, who's angling for an insanity plea for a hearing before a judge, but his client loses interest after learning that Max is getting married.

How can Rob explain an affectionate chorus girl's kiss?

Rob's worried about becoming "involved" in a jewellery-store theft.

Secrets are exposed after a night of drinking Carla's potent brew. Tops among them: a hair-raising revelation from Sam, and a confession that Carla slept with one of the regulars.

Gold digger Rebecca is flush with excitement about dating a plumber; lover boy Sam joins a group for sex addicts.

After a visit to a chic hair salon, Elaine looks and feels like she's been through the "twilight zone".

Pains of parenthood: Felix is trying to be a pal to his daughter.

Carol's new husband is drowning her in attention.

Stephanie is torn between Michael and probably the only man who could ever afford her. Stephanie: Julia Duffy. Michael: Peter Scolari. Dick: Bob Newhart.

Ralph is asked to book Jackie Gleason for the Raccoon Lodge dance after bragging his friendship with him.

Bilko gets an idea for a TV series---and produces an unforgettable pilot. Bilko: Phil Silvers. Montana: Wynn Pearce. Rocco: Harvey Lembeck. TV Executive: Alexander Scourby. Doberman: Maurice Gosfield.

Guest Stars: Alan King.

Local shock: Maynard has become the most-sought-after male. Maynard: Bob Denver. Dobie: Dwayne Hickman. Gillis: Frank Faylen. Mrs. Gillis: Florida Friebus. Roger: Bill Bixby. Abigail: Romney Tree. Drusilla: Nancy Priest.

Connie's romantic pursuit of Mr. Boynton is complicated by a handsome gym instructor. Connie: Eve Arden. Boynton: Robert Rockwell. Mrs. Davis: Jane Morgan.

Ann and Don haven't had a moment alone since they gave comfort to Jerry Bauman, recently separated from his wife.

Carlos's job as part-time father to a boy grows to unexpected heights.

Joey's love from college returns to cast her old spell on him; DJ and Stephanie are linked by handcuffs without a key.

Jesse burns his birthday candle at both ends as he tries to keep his life in order and hold his commitments to the family.

Part 1 of two. The family travels to Lake Tahoe, where the girls get lucky gambling and Jesse forces Rebecca's hand in their game of hearts.

Conclusion. In the Season 2 finale, Jesse and Rebecca propose to say "I do" to each other, unless Danny gets them to eschew the whole idea.

Vinnie's campaign to become school mascot is sabotaged at every turn, so Patty and Lauren set out to uncover the mastermind. Jon Caliri, Sarah Jessica Parker, Amy Linker. Donovan: Steven Peterman.

Marshall (John Femia) books Johnny's mystery band for the opening of a supermarket deli counter. Sarah Jessica Parker, Amy Linker. John Densmore: Himself. Dingleman: Basil Hoffman. Johnny: Merritt Butrick.

Intriguing animals and the people who care for them are celebrated.

People's efforts to help animals in need are showcased in this series, which also includes animal-care tips.

Cold cases of missing children are investigated.

Cold cases of missing children are investigated.

In the series pilot, widowed father Danny Tanner asks his friend Joey and his brother-in-law Jesse for their help in raising his three willful daughters.

Jesse is left to baby-sit Michelle and turns the chore into a rock gig replete with midnight sundaes and hair dyeing.

Stephanie's first-day-of-school jitters have Danny, Joey and Jesse playing superdad.

Danny, Jesse and Joey's mums all threaten to move in if the guys don't brush up on their housekeeping.

Bobby claims to know Joe Namath, and now all his friends want to meet the star quarterback.

The Bradys put on a benefit to raise money for a teacher's retirement gift.

His girl's kisses leave Bobby feeling funny, especially after she tells him she may have the mumps.

Greg tutors Peter for his big test---a date with an older woman.

A jet-powered flight pack plays the key role in the castaways' plan to send an aerial SOS---with Gilligan as the soaring signaller.

A carrier pigeon relays a message from the castaways to its owner, a prisoner who thinks the note's a joke.

Soft plastic that's washed ashore in a crate turns out to be an experimental explosive, which is sneakily seized by a clever monkey.

In the series finale, a native king, seeking a goddess, is taken with Gilligan, who masquerades to save the castaway women from a terrible fate: the king's choice is to be sacrificed to a volcano.

Joanie is left holding the baby when everyone leaves for the weekend.

Chachi tries to transform Eugene from wimp to he-man.

Joanie surprises her father with her choice of university.

Al leaves to join civil-rights demonstrators in the South.

Lucy and Ricky and Ethel and Fred are bored with each other so the girls head off to Palm Springs for a break.

Lucy's bragging again---this time, she's telling her New York friend Caroline Appleby that she's Van Johnson's dance partner. Lucky for Lucy, Johnson's a nice guy.

With a top hat, a blond wig and a bike horn, Lucy transforms herself into Harpo Marx, then meets---and mirrors---the man himself. Why? As usual, the redhead's in a jam: a friend's in town, and Lucy's been fibbing to her about stars with which she hobnobs. If Lucy doesn't have celebs on hand, she'll have some 'splainin' to do.

Ricky needs an agent, Lucy figures, so she nominates herself (unbeknownst to Ricky, of course) and heads off to negotiate with a studio executive to land him a role in a movie. Her strategy: use a non-existent Broadway musical as a bargaining chip.

An angel lets Harry see what life would be like without him---and with Dan as a judge. Shown partly in black and white. Mel Torme (Angel) sings "Pick Yourself Up." Harry: Harry Anderson. Dan: John Larroquette.

Dan suffers from a guilty conscience over misuse of funds for the Phil Foundation; a toupee gives Bull a swelled head. Phil: Will Utay. Dr. Byrnes: Larry Linville. Hampton: Milton James. Dan: John Larroquette.

Roz discovers that "happy" therapy is not for her; Jack's son (Marty Pollio) discover's he's not cut out to run a newsstand; and Dan discovers ecology. Spring: Jacalyn O'Shaughnessy. Anthony: Murphy Dunne. Roz: Marsha Warfield.

It doesn't sit right with Harry when a supreme-court justice (Larry Dobkin) woos Mac with a job; and Dan hires a proper valet (Nick Ullett) who'll never replace Phil. Kimmel: George O. Petrie. Mac: Charles Robinson.

The gang thinks that Cliff has killed his mother; Rebecca believes Mr Gaines has asked her out. Part 1 of two.

Conclusion. Rebecca makes a fool of herself at Mr Gaines' party, while the gang discovers what Cliff has done with his mother.

Part 1 of three. The bar's last call has Diane returning, and Rebecca rejecting a marriage proposal from an eligible bachelor.

Part 2 of three. Rebecca makes a decision regarding Don, and Sam and Diane rekindle their past romance.

Stephanie's parents (Jose Ferrer, Priscilla Morrill) welcome back their disowned daughter. Stephanie: Julia Duffy. Michael: Peter Scolari. Rose: Zoaunne LeRoy.

Joanna tries to teach Larry and the Darryls how to run their cafe properly. William Sanderson. Thurman: Walter Olkewicz. Darryl No. 1: Tony Papenfuss. Darryl No. 2: John Voldstad.

After demanding extravagent perks, Michael is fired from WPIV. Bev replaces him with Dick. An unemployed Michael falls to pieces, and Dick is exasperated with his new job duties.

Dick starts to turn the garage into a carriage house; rain forces Joanna to hold a yard sale indoors. Harley: Jeff Doucette. Mrs. Layborn: Susan Blu. Mrs. Eades: Florence Schauffler. Joanna: Mary Frann.

Part 1 of 2. Max impersonates his double, the King of Caronia.

Conclusion. Max tries to wrest his lookalike, King Charles of Caronia, from KAOS.

Dobie and Maynard recall when they thought the Martians had landed. Dobie: Dwayne Hickman. Maynard: Bob Denver. Zelda: Sheila James. Jane: Barbara Lord. Mr. Gillis: Frank Faylen. Mrs. Gillis: Florida Friebus.

Trouble ensues when ex-sergeant Gillis visits Dobie's Army camp. Mr. Gillis: Frank Faylen. Dobie: Dwayne Hickman. Maynard: Bob Denver. Mrs. Gillis: Florida Friebus. Merriweather: Jack Grinnage. Clum: Nesdon Booth.

Trouble begins when the boys invest in a play that features Muldoon's sister. Peggy: Helene Parker. Muldoon: Fred Gwynne. Toody: Joe E. Ross. Block: Paul Reed. Schnauzer: Al Lewis. Nicholson: Hank Garrett.

Toody is mistaken for a gang's local contact. Muldoon: Fred Gwynne. Block: Paul Reed. Bigelow: Bruce Gordon. Teddy: Al Nessor. Patsy: George Mathews. Evans: Brooks Rogers.

The girls' plan to crash the popular holiday parties is put on hold when Patty's father (Tony Dow) appears and decides it's time for some family togetherness. Part 1 of two. Sarah Jessica Parker, Amy Linker.

Conclusion. Patty tries to reconcile her differences with her father (Tony Dow) in time to make the most important holiday party. Sarah Jessica Parker, Amy Linker.

The Tanners are dreaming of Christmas in Colorado, but their mood turns blue when they get snowed in at an airport en route.

Christmas brings a breakup between Steve and DJ, and a lesson in the meaning of the season for Stephanie and Michelle.

Cindy asks Santa a big favour when it looks like laryngitis may keep Carol from singing at Christmas services.

Rusty invites a group of unemployed circus performers to dinner. Rusty: Rusty Hamer. Terry: Sherry Jackson. Louise: Amanda Randolph. Mike: George Tobias.

Kathy begs Danny to audition a singing-sisters act for the club. Sisters: Jan Clayton, Rose Hobart. Kathy: Marjorie Lord. Rusty: Rusty Hamer. Linda: Angela Cartwright.

Danny is upset with his family, who seems to have forgotten the true meaning of Christmas.

'Tis a season full of folly when Lucy and Viv decide to spend Christmas together. Lucille Ball, Vivian Vance. Jerry: Jimmy Garrett. Chris: Candy Moore. Sherman: Ralph Hart. Alan Harper: Tom Lowell.

Lucy asks Mooney to let the local boys' choir sing carols at the bank. The St. Charles Catholic Boys' Choir performs. Lucille Ball. Tree Salesman: Lloyd Corrigan. Mooney: Gale Gordon. Jerry: Jimmy Garrett. Barry: Teddy Eccles. Lenny: Theodore Miller.

"Scrooge" Bedloe tries to stop the Cannonball from making its Christmas caroling tour.

A blizzard traps everyone at the office, so to alleviate cabin fever, Sue Ann organises a party.

Joe is sagging under a load of debts, and fears he may lose his business. David Groh. Rhoda: Valerie Harper. Brenda: Julie Kavner. Justin: Scoey Mitchlll.

Penny is caught stealing a Christmas gift for Willona.

Fred, the Christmas Scrooge, is reproached by ghosts of the past. Lamont: Demond Wilson. Esther: LaWanda Page.

It's Christmas, but Archie's not feeling festive because an error on the job resulted in his losing a bonus.

Mama's holiday spirits are severely tested when she fills in as a department-store Santa for an ailing Vint. Mama: Vicki Lawrence. Naomi: Dorothy Lyman.

Christmas dinner is threatened when the goose destined for the main course wins the hearts of the Harper clan. Vicki Lawrence Schultz. Vint: Ken Berry. Naomi: Dorothy Lyman. Iola: Beverly Archer. Bubba: Allan Kayser.

Part 1 of 2. Left alone at Christmas, ALF gets mixed in with gifts donated to a hospital and is mistaken for a stuffed animal.

Conclusion. ALF learns about holiday spirit from a child, witnesses the miracle of birth and convinces a suicidal Santa's helper that life is worth living.

Fonzie refuses to open a present from the father he hasn't seen in years.

The girls raise funds for Christmas dinner for derelicts.

Mother-and-daughter card sharks find a likely pigeon, but mother (Leslie Caron) doesn't count on daughter (Jennifer Caron Hall) falling for the guy (Peter Scolari); a suicidal Santa thinks Julie loves him after she raises his spirits; Emily feels left out of the Stubing Christmas activities. Gina Lollobrigida, Marion Ross. Santa: John Byner. David Morgan: Tony Franciosa.

On a Christmas cruise, three men are scheduled to play one jolly St Nick; Vicki gives her dog to a lonely comic; a woman asks Ace to pose as her fiancé.

A man in a red suit is charged with trespassing and tries to convince the court that he's Santa Claus. Eddie: Michael J. Fox. Santa: Jeff Corey. Harry: Harry Anderson.

The ladies celebrate the holidays as only they can.

A chain of events ruins the Hartleys' Christmas Eve.

Carol ruins the Hartleys' Christmas Eve by telling them of her unhappy childhood.

At the company Christmas party, Trisha (Cynthia Stevenson) throws her image to the winds and steals a spoon from TerHorst's office. Bob: Bob Newhart. Chad: Timothy Fall. Albie: Andrew Bilgore.

After having the time of his life on a visit to the bar, a terminally ill customer leaves the gang $100,000 in a will written on a napkin. The only problem is, he doesn't stipulate who gets how much and things turn ugly when the regulars clamour for a share.

After Woody gets a Dear John letter from home, his ex and her fiancé drop by the bar, and Diane makes up a tall tale about Woody's new love, whom the visiting couple are eager to meet.

A visit from Louie's prodigal brother sours the dispatcher's Christmas spirit.

A parody of "A Christmas Carol" finds a dreaming Oscar haunted by the ghost of Felix.

Christmas or Hanukkah? The newlyweds can't unite their families for the holidays. Bridget: Meredith Baxter. Bernie: David Birney. Mike: Robert Sampson. Otis: Bill Elliott. Rabbi: Shelly Novack.

Maynard's Christmas party has everything but guests. Chatsworth: Stephen Franken. Maynard: Bob Denver. Dobie: Dwayne Hickman. Zelda: Sheila James. Mr. Gillis: Frank Faylen. Mrs. Gillis: Florida Friebus. Trembley: David Bond. Pomfritt: William Schallert.

The Nelsons are puzzled by a Christmas present---which no one seemed to give. The Nelsons: Themselves. Joe: Lyle Talbot. Clara: Mary Jane Croft. Darby: Parley Baer. Doc: Frank Cady.

The day before Christmas finds Madison High's faculty and students without funds for gifts. Connie: Eve Arden.

On a lonely Christmas Eve, Connie dreams of a magic Christmas tree. Connie: Eve Arden. Mr. Boynton: Robert Rockwell. Mrs. Davis: Jane Morgan. Conklin: Gale Gordon.

Ann brings the Christmas spirit to a lonely lad at a boarding school.

A white Christmas, courtesy of Sister Bertrille, threatens San Juan's tourist trade.

In the Season 3 opener, a vacation in Hawaii runs aground when Danny veers off course on what was to be a three-hour sail and everyone ends up on an apparently deserted isle.

DJ tries to make herself look older after spending a difficult first day amid the veterans of junior high.

Jesse says "po-tay-to" to Rebecca's "po-tah-to" once too often, and Rebecca calls the whole thing off.

Jesse makes Stephanie phone an apology to a boy she made fun of at school, but to her dismay, she ends up with an unwanted little boyfriend.

Jan's practical joking goes too far after she mouse-naps the rodent Greg is housing for a science project and a spooked Alice calls in the big guns to take down the critter.

Cissy gets her own phone---and Buffy gets jealous. Buffy: Anissa Jones. French: Sebastian Cabot. Bill: Brian Keith. Nedra: Kathleen Crowley.

Danny's feeling guilty about not spending more time with Rusty (Rusty Hamer). Kathy: Marjorie Lord. Linda: Angela Cartwright. Jimmy: Craig Marshall. Dale: Mike Winkelman. Herky: Allen Jenkins.

Red insults Donna by saying modern women are too soft. Wendy: Judith Hersey. Carl Betz, Paul Petersen.

Jaye P. Morgan plays a singer who falls for Steve (Fred MacMurray). Mike: Tim Considine. Robbie: Don Grady. Bub: William Frawley. Sally: Meredith MacRae.

Steve tries to recapture the past at his class reunion. Fred MacMurray. Bub: William Frawley. Heather: Frances Rafferty. Mike: Tim Considine. Robbie: Don Grady. Chip: Stanley Livingston. Sally: Meredith MacRae.

Lucy feigns illness to go shopping. Lucille Ball, Gale Gordon, Mary Jane Croft. Floorwalker: William Lanteau. Cheever: Roy Roberts.

A French actor's charm---and champagne---destroy Lucy's savoir-faire. Lucy: Lucille Ball. Duprez: Jacques Bergerac. Mooney: Gale Gordon. Cheever: Roy Roberts.

In Cuba, Lucy's antics make life difficult for Ricky's rich uncle Alberto. "After what I did," she moans, "Cuba might cut off America's sugar supply".

Little Ricky's school pageant---"The Enchanted Forest"---is coming up and it's coming up short on cast members, so the Ricardos and Mertzes volunteer. Ricky's a hollow stump, Fred's a frog and Ethel's the fairy princess (because she can fit into the costume). And Lucy? She's a witch.

Laura gets jealous when Rob starts working with a pretty TV star.

Lou hires Rhoda to redecorate his home, but her flamboyant taste is at odds with both his personality and his checkbook.

Being Frankie Avalon's fifth cousin qualifies Al to direct the lodge musical.

The girls take to the slopes in hopes of meeting bachelors.

Passengers include a woman with a protective father; and a man who cheats at cards to pay for his passage.

A couple take their son along to cure his lovesickness; Doc gets a new nurse who's an ex-showgirl; a man and his young fiancée are sensitive about their age difference.

The psychic Madame Rita claims to be communicating with Mama's late husband, but Mama has her doubts. Vicki Lawrence Schultz, Ken Berry, Dorothy Lyman, Beverly Archer, Allan Kayser.

When Mama heckles a nightclub comedian, she gets a chance to take his place behind the microphone. Shecky Lewis: Danny Dayton. Skip Foster: Ron Pearson. Mama: Vicki Lawrence Schultz. Vint: Ken Berry.

The Evanses hold a wake for a wino reportedly killed outside a local bar.

A streak of unruliness lands Michael in jail.

Fred is so thrilled with his new pool table that he is turning the house into a pool hall for himself and his friends. Fred: Redd Foxx. Lamont: Demond Wilson. Donna: Lynn Hamilton. Bubba: Don Bexley. Grady: Whitman Mayo. Leroy: Leroy Daniels.

Grady moves in with the Sanfords, and takes over the house lock, stock and bathroom. Fred: Redd Foxx. Grady: Whitman Mayo. Lamont: Demond Wilson. Donna: Lynn Hamilton.

Archie's good feelings for his estranged brother Fred are short-lived when Fred shows up with a new wife who's only 18.

After it's learned that Stephanie was born Jewish, Archie reluctantly agrees to raise the child in her faith.

A brand of undergarments has mysterious effects on the ladies' lives when Melanie pursues a doctor; Victoria's audition ends in an altercation with Melanie Griffith; Joy finds a younger man; and Elka roots for the Indians' Grady Sizemore.

Joy meets a man in her therapist's office, and then swipes his file to find out more about him. Meanwhile, Elka trains a rescue dog, and Victoria wonders if she can give her career a boost with a sex tape---with Melanie.

Laura brags about Rob during an interview about Alan.

Rob's new golf partner proves no stranger to Laura.

Conclusion. In the series finale, Sam makes plans to move to California with Diane.