The Mary Tyler Moore Show: Season 1
Episode Guide
Season 1 Progress Shield
Love is All Around
Sep 19, 1970 · 25 min
The classic series begins its classic 7-year run in Mary's apartment. Mary Richards, a 30-year-old single woman, has left her long-time boyfriend, Bill, to be with her old friend,
Today I Am a Ma'am
Sep 26, 1970 · 25 min
Mary is worried now that she's outside the 15-29 demographic group which the station classifies as 'young', and the mailboy has called her 'Ma'am'. Rhoda persuades her into calling
Bess, You is My Daughter Now
Oct 3, 1970 · 25 min
When Phyllis's husband Lars takes ill, she asks Mary to babysit Bess for a few days. Bess decides she wants to stay permanently with Mary, to Phyllis's dismay.
Divorce Isn't Everything
Oct 10, 1970 · 25 min
Mary and Rhoda find out that divorcees at the Better Luck Next Time club can get group rates on cruises and decide to join. However, Mary proves a hit with the club's members and g
Keep Your Guard Up
Oct 17, 1970 · 25 min
A football player turned insurance salesman applies for a job as a sportscaster and attaches himself to Mary. Mary and Rhoda discover that he hasn't had much success at anything an
Support Your Local Mother
Oct 24, 1970 · 25 min
Rhoda's mother, Ida, comes visiting and Rhoda refuses to see her. Ida stays with Mary but drives her crazy.
Toulouse-Lautrec is One of My Favorite Artists
Oct 31, 1970 · 26 min
Mary begins seeing an author who appeared as a guest on WJM-TV's Scrutiny, and becomes extremely self-conscious after discovering he is several inches shorter than her.
The Snow Must Go On
Nov 7, 1970 · 25 min
A snowstorm leaves Mary producing her first program, broadcasting the results of the local elections. The show has to remain on until a winner is declared and no word is received a
Bob & Rhoda & Teddy & Mary
Nov 14, 1970 · 25 min
Mary is nominated for her first Television Editors' Award (the ""Teddies""), but at home Rhoda's boyfriend Bob takes more of an interest in Mary than in Rhoda.
Assistant Wanted, Female
Nov 21, 1970 · 25 min
Mary's workload gets too much so Lou allows her to hire an assistant. She chooses Phyllis who hinders more than she helps.
1040 or Fight
Nov 28, 1970 · 25 min
Mary is audited by the IRS, and the shy auditor takes an interest in her. Unfortunately, he has great difficulty telling her how he feels.
Anchorman Overboard
Dec 5, 1970 · 25 min
Ted loses his self-confidence after speaking at Phyllis's club and Mary has to find a way to get Ted back on a high.
He's All Yours
Dec 12, 1970 · 25 min
After Mary invites Lou's nephew home for dinner, she must confront false rumors in the newsroom the following day.
Christmas and the Hard Luck Kid II
Dec 19, 1970 · 25 min
Feeling sympathetic for a co-worker who hasn't spent Christmas with his family for years, Mary is forced to stay alone at WJM-TV on Christmas Eve.
Howard's Girl
Jan 2, 1971 · 25 min
Mary begins seeing Paul Arnell, the brother of her former boyfriend Howard Arnell, and is shocked to discover that the brothers' parents still believe that she and Howard are an it
Party is Such Sweet Sorrow
Jan 9, 1971 · 25 min
Mary gets a tempting offer from a rival television station, but becomes reluctant to leave when her WJM-TV colleagues throw a farewell party for her.
Just a Lunch
Jan 16, 1971 · 25 min
Mary reluctantly finds herself romantically involved with a married man.
Second Story Story
Jan 23, 1971 · 25 min
Mary's apartment is burgled, with only her clothes, stereo and television taken but then next night the whole apartment is cleaned out.
We Closed in Minneapolis
Jan 30, 1971 · 25 min
Murray's play, All Work and No Play, is finally produced but his happiness is short-lived when he discovers that the leading role will be played by Ted.
Hi!
Feb 6, 1971 · 25 min
Mary is admitted into the hospital to have her tonsils removed, and shares a room with a grouchy woman who refuses to get along with anyone.
The Boss Isn't Coming to Dinner
Feb 13, 1971 · 25 min
Lou and his wife Edie separate and Mary becomes involved when she is asked for advice.
A Friend in Deed
Feb 20, 1971 · 25 min
An irritating childhood friend drops by Mary's apartment, making use of her connection as Mary's former camp mate to introduce herself to the newsroom's staff.
Smokey the Bear Wants You
Feb 27, 1971 · 25 min
Rhoda falls in love with a top executive, and is shocked to find that he wants to give up the high-flying lifestyle to become a forest ranger.
The 45-Year-Old Man
Mar 6, 1971 · 25 min
When Lou is fired, Mary goes to confront the station owner, Wild Jack Munroe.