Highlights
The New Dick Van Dyke Show

The New Dick Van Dyke Show - Season 1 (1971)

Audience Score
40

Season 1 Episodes

1. Smoke Rings

September 18th, 197130 min

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.

2. A Star Ain't Born

September 25th, 197130 min

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.

3. Mid-term Dinner

October 2nd, 197130 min

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.

4. Everything from 'A to Z'

October 9th, 197130 min

5. The Tennis Pro

October 16th, 197130 min

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.

6. A House Is Not a Home, Yet

October 23rd, 197130 min

7. The Replacement

October 30th, 197130 min

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.

8. Queasy Rider

November 6th, 197130 min

9. The Storm

November 13th, 197130 min

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.

10. The Conductor and the Lady

November 20th, 197130 min

11. Off and Running

November 27th, 197130 min

12. Room with a View

December 4th, 197130 min

13. Linda, Linda, Linda

December 11th, 197130 min

An ever-helpful Dick promises a young starlet a world record. To Jenny's dismay, the record is for the longest TV kiss.

14. Pepito from Mexico

December 18th, 197130 min

Someone's playing Robin Hood with the Prestons' items. Unfortunately, it seems to be an inside job.

15. Bernie Did It

January 1st, 197230 min

After fighting with his business manager, Dick must negotiate his own contract with the station manager.

16. Annie Get Your Bike

January 8th, 197230 min

17. What Is Your Husband Doing Tomorrow?

January 15th, 197230 min

18. The Birth

January 22nd, 197230 min

Already nervous about impending fatherhood Dick is concerned when wife brings home Debbie, a pregnant hitchhiker.

19. The Split

January 29th, 197230 min

Dick plays marriage counselor when Bernie and Carol split up over the issue of having children.

20. The Harry Award

February 5th, 197230 min

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.

21. People's Choice

February 12th, 197230 min

22. After the Ball Is Over

February 19th, 197230 min

Mike's ex-husband returns. Is he really reformed?

23. Running Bear and Moskowitz

February 26th, 197230 min

24. The Telethon

March 4th, 197230 min

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.

25. Sobriety Test

February 4th, 202630 min

Dick agrees to a drinking test for his show, that shows the evils of drinking, but while under the influence he says a few things about marriage that Jenny does not find funny

26. The Former Preston

February 4th, 202630 min

27. Guess Who's Coming to Seder

February 4th, 202630 min

28. Headaches

February 4th, 202630 min

29. Bernie's House

February 4th, 202630 min

When the house next to the Preston's comes up for sale, it's hard for them to admit they don't want Bernie and Carol to buy it.

30. The Game

February 4th, 202630 min

Bernie comes up with a game show he is sure will be a winner for the network, if he can only sell the idea.

All Seasons

Season 3
Sep 10, 1973
Season 2
Sep 17, 1972
Season 1
Sep 18, 1971