The New Dick Van Dyke Show
Season 1
1971 • 30 Episodes
Episodes
1. Smoke Rings
September 18, 1971
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 25, 1971
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 2, 1971
No overview available.
4. Everything from 'A to Z'
October 9, 1971
No overview available.
5. The Tennis Pro
October 16, 1971
No overview available.
6. A House Is Not a Home, Yet
October 23, 1971
No overview available.
7. The Replacement
October 30, 1971
No overview available.
8. Queasy Rider
November 6, 1971
No overview available.
9. The Storm
November 13, 1971
No overview available.
10. The Conductor and the Lady
November 20, 1971
No overview available.
11. Off and Running
November 27, 1971
No overview available.
12. Room with a View
December 4, 1971
No overview available.
13. Linda, Linda, Linda
December 11, 1971
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 18, 1971
No overview available.
15. Bernie Did It
January 1, 1972
After fighting with his business manager, Dick must negotiate his own contract with the station manager.
16. Annie Get Your Bike
January 8, 1972
No overview available.
17. What Is Your Husband Doing Tomorrow?
January 15, 1972
No overview available.
18. The Birth
January 22, 1972
Already nervous about impending fatherhood Dick is concerned when wife brings home Debbie, a pregnant hitchhiker.
19. The Split
January 29, 1972
Dick plays marriage counselor when Bernie and Carol split up over the issue of having children.
20. The Harry Award
February 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.
21. People's Choice
February 12, 1972
No overview available.
22. After the Ball Is Over
February 19, 1972
Mike's ex-husband returns. Is he really reformed?
23. Running Bear and Moskowitz
February 26, 1972
No overview available.
24. The Telethon
March 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.
25. Sobriety Test
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
No overview available.
27. Guess Who's Coming to Seder
No overview available.
28. Headaches
No overview available.
29. Bernie's House
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
Bernie comes up with a game show he is sure will be a winner for the network, if he can only sell the idea.