It's a Living

Season 5

This half-hour situation comedy centered on a small group of waitresses working at a first class restaurant. A stern female supervisor and a young male piano player are also added into the mix.

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26 Episodes

Till Death Do Us Part
E1
Till Death Do Us PartSonny's in love and plans to marry if his fiancee can get to the church on time. Meanwhile, Howard prepares for a visit from his high-school sweetheart.
Her Back to the Future
E2
Her Back to the FutureAs the staff prepares for a wedding reception, Nancy dozes off and has a bizarre dream about her own marriage, ten years in the future to Sonny.
No, My Darling Daughter
E3
No, My Darling DaughterWhen Ellen, Jan's daughter, has a date with a senior, all the waitresses worry. Meanwhile, Howard asks Nancy for $900 to pay back a loan shark.
Sweet Charity
E4
Sweet CharityDot's in charge of a children's play ""Little Red Riding Hood"" but when the cast is quarentined with the chicken pox, the restaurant staff is asked to fill the roles.
Killing of Sister Dot
E5
Killing of Sister DotDot is thrilled about her new part on a soap opera until she realizes her character is in imminent danger of being killed off.
The Date Show
E6
The Date ShowNancy has just the solution to Howard's mid-life crisis: she invites him to a square dance, and she won't take no for an answer.
Search and Strike
E7
Search and StrikeNancy is having a bad week: hotel management wants her to search the waitresses' lockers, and Howard wants her to back off.
The Vegas Show (1)
E8
The Vegas Show (1)When singer Jack Jones checks into the hotel for a few days, he strikes up a friendship with Nancy and invites her to Las Vegas for a long weekend.
The Vegas Show (2)
E9
The Vegas Show (2)When a jealous Howard follows Nancy to Las Vegas, he's horrified to find her gambling at a blackjack table with a lounge lizard named Chick.
The Sonny's Mother Show
E10
The Sonny's Mother ShowSonny's dreading an impending visit from his mother: she's never forgivin him for becoming a lounge singer instead of a classical pianist.
Strictly Personal
E11
Strictly PersonalDot doesn't get quite the response she had hoped for after placing an ad in the personals column.
A Pen Pal for Your Thoughts
E12
A Pen Pal for Your ThoughtsThe prison pen pal whom Amy has been writing too has surprising news for her, he's getting out of prison. The even bigger news is that he wants to spend the rest of his life with her.
Twelve Angry Women
E13
Twelve Angry WomenSonny manages to infuriate an entire table of feminists while Dot starts dating one of Amy's ex-boyfriends.
Skin Deep
E14
Skin DeepAfter seeing Howard flirting with a much younger woman, Nancy begins considering having a face lift.
Everyone's a Critic
E15
Everyone's a CriticDot has a monumental case of jitters on the opening night of her new play on account of her journalist boyfriend is assigned to review her performance.
Take Back Your Mink
E16
Take Back Your MinkRichie hits the big money which lands Jan in a mink coat. However, is his sudden success short lived?
The One About the Tattooed Lady
E17
The One About the Tattooed LadyNancy's cousin, Grace, stops by for a visit but that's not the only surprise for Nancy, her cousin is covered from head to toe in tatoos.
Daddy's Little Girl
E18
Daddy's Little GirlJan has hopes of reuniting her divorced parents but there is one hitch in her plan, her father is newly engaged.
Ginger's Grandmother Show
E19
Ginger's Grandmother ShowGinger's grandmother shows up on Ginger's doorstep, complaining that her son won't let her drive anymore. Meanwhile, Sonny decides to make a music video in the restaurant.
Dot's Hope
E20
Dot's HopeWhen Dot's friend comes to Hollywood seeking fame and fortune, Dot gets her a job in the restaurant washing dishes.
The Amy and Louie Show
E21
The Amy and Louie ShowSonny sees red when Amy finally agrees to go on a date, but not with him but with his friend Louie. Meanwhile, Ginger is dreading her blind date with an egg salesman named Wilbur.
Ginger and the Senator
E22
Ginger and the SenatorGinger's efforts to campaign for her favorite senator makes front-page news when she's photographed sitting on his lap.
Healings, Nothing More Than Healings
E23
Healings, Nothing More Than HealingsSonny becomes an instant hero after saving a choking victim by administering the Heimlich maneuver. Meanwhile, Nancy and Howard contemplate taking seperate vacations.
The No Guys Show
E24
The No Guys ShowGinger's in quandry: her perfect boyfriend wants to tie the knot, but she's not ready to settle down.
The Waiting Game
E25
The Waiting GameThe waitresses wax philosophic when a journalist interviews them about the pros and cons of their careers.
Tune In, Tune Out
E26
Tune In, Tune OutJan feels that her relationship with Richie is in a rut, so to spice it up, she borrows a blond wig from Dot. However, the results are not exactly what she intended. Meanwhile, a TV is installed in the lounge.