The Paul Lynde Show

Season 1

Paul Simms, a quiet, respectable attorney living with his wife and two daughters has his life turned upside down when his eldest daughter's new husband, Howie, takes up residence in the Simms' household which drives Paul to distraction.

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26 Episodes

Howie Comes Home to Roost
E1
Howie Comes Home to RoostPaul's daughter returns home from college with her unemployed husband Howie, for whom Paul tries to find a position.
Whiz Kid Sizzles as Quiz Fizzles
E2
Whiz Kid Sizzles as Quiz FizzlesPaul's plan to get Barbara and Howie out of the house backfires when Howie refuses to take the $3,000 he won on a game show.
The Landlord
E3
The LandlordWhen Howie gets a part in an all-nude play, Paul tries to prevent it from opening.
No Nudes is Good Nudes
E4
No Nudes is Good NudesWhen Paul throws them out of the house, Barbara and Howie join a commune.
To Commune or Not to Commune
E5
To Commune or Not to CommunePaul's plan to get the kids out of the house by faking unemployment backfires.
How to be Unhappy, Though Poor
E6
How to be Unhappy, Though PoorPaul must defend the oil company Howie and Barbara are demonstrating against.
Pollution Solution
E7
Pollution SolutionHowie and Barbara learn their marriage is invalid, so Paul tries to convince them to remarry.
To Wed or Not to Wed
E8
To Wed or Not to WedPaul hates Sally's new boyfriend, so she runs away from home.
Unsteady Going
E9
Unsteady GoingPaul hires Howie as his temporary secretary.
Whose Lib?
E10
Whose Lib?Paul's eccentric sister visits while Paul is entertaining a Japanese businessman.
Meet Aunt Charlotte
E11
Meet Aunt CharlottePaul hopes his break is coming when he entertains Mr.Tamura, a Japanese tycoon. But he is unable to get in any business discussion when Tamura finds himself fascinated by Paul's visiting sister Charlotte.
An Affair to Forget
E12
An Affair to ForgetPaul and Martha take sides when their friends separate.
Martha's Last Hurrah
E13
Martha's Last HurrahPaul's sister returns to cause trouble for Paul. She is siding with the candidate who is opposing the mayor's son whom Paul is helping.
Paul's Desperate Hour
E14
Paul's Desperate HourHowie invites the black man who mugged Barbara to dinner.
No More Mr. Nice Guy
E15
No More Mr. Nice GuyAfter he learns he has high blood pressure, Paul must try to be nice to Howie.
The Bare Facts
E16
The Bare FactsPaul loses the nomination for the Bar Association presidency when Howie's nude portrait of Barbara is printed in the local newspaper.
Howie's Inheritance
E17
Howie's InheritanceHowie inherits $10,000 but refuses to accept it.
P.S. I Loathe You
E18
P.S. I Loathe YouPaul writes a nasty letter to his boss, which then gets accidentally mailed,
The Congressman's Son
E19
The Congressman's SonPaul loses a big job when Howie changes a congressman's son into a hippie.
Out of Bounds
E20
Out of BoundsPaul's discovers that his fence extends one foot onto his neighbor's property, so he must either buy the land or move the fence.
Is This Trip Necessary?
E21
Is This Trip Necessary?Paul's mother-in-law comes for a visit. In order to get rid of her, Paul arranges for her to win a free trip.
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Your Mother-in-Law But Were Afraid to Ask
E22
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Your Mother-in-Law But Were Afraid to AskPaul's mother-in-law sprains her leg and moves in for a very long visit.
Back Talk
E23
Back TalkBarbara and Howie have a fight about not fighting enough, so she moves into her parents' room, causing Paul to move in with Howie.
Barbara Goes Home to Mother
E24
Barbara Goes Home to MotherPaul is afraid the family unit is breaking up, so he institutes Family Day -- and everyone else desperately tries to end the fun.
Togetherness
E25
TogethernessMartha is jealous when their 18-year-old neighbor is impressed with Paul's legal abilities.
Springtime for Paul
E26
Springtime for PaulPaul hurts his back, but is cured when he learns Howie's friend agrees to help him with acupuncture.