Meet Corliss ArcherSeason 1

Meet Corliss Archer is an American sitcom that aired in syndication from April to December 1954. The series stars Ann Baker in the title role. The program was an adaptation of the radio series of the same name, which was based on a series of short stories by F. Hugh Herbert.

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39 Episodes

No Clothes for the Party
E1
No Clothes for the PartyCorliss and Dexter plan to go to a big party, but must work up the nerve to ask the Archer's for a tux and an evening wrap, both of which are in danger around Dex.
Harry, Child Psychiatrist
E2
Harry, Child PsychiatristHarry and Mr. Franklyn try to teach Corliss and Dex the value of money, and promise to match dollar for dollar everything the kids can earn.
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E3
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Dexter, The Director
E4
Dexter, The DirectorDexter is directing the school parent/student play. Corliss is the lead but to get Harry he tells him Judge Peters is appearing. To get the Judge he gives the lead to Lucy Peters and, well, you get the idea!
Dexter's Surprise Party
E5
Dexter's Surprise PartyAfter seeing Mr. Archer hiding a package and misunderstanding a business call, Corliss and Dexter decide he's a kleptomaniac.
The Algebra Problem
E6
The Algebra ProblemCorliss and Dex are struggling with a tough algebra problem. Their parents smugly think they can find the answer, and soon everyone is working on the problem with no solution in sight!
Quarenteened
E7
QuarenteenedCorliss has the measles, which makes Mr. Archer happy, because that means a whole week without Dexter; until Dex is quarantined along with her!
The Phone Fumble
E8
The Phone FumbleSynopsis 1: Harry Archer needs to make an important phone call but is hindered by losing the phone number, not to mention the phone! Not helping at all is Corliss doing housework and Dexter's arrival with a pie and a watermelon. Synopsis 2: There's only one phone number in the Archer household - not enough when there's a teenager in the home. The phone is constantly in use, and Mr. Archer keeps missing important business calls.
Dexter's Job
E9
Dexter's JobDex's father makes a deal with him: get a job, keep it a week, and he will buy a new muffler for his car.
Harry's Cold
E10
Harry's ColdSynopsis 1: Harry has a bad cold and Janet makes him stay in bed, and everyone leaves him alone except Dex. Synopsis 2: Harry has a bad cold. The well-meaning but bumbling Dexter tries to help out by going to the drug store for Harry's medicine. While there, a misunderstanding leads the druggist and neighbors to believe that the Archer family is destitute. As a result, lots of food baskets mysteriously begin to appear at the Archer's front door.
Dexter, The Helper
E11
Dexter, The Helper
The Best Policy
E12
The Best Policy
Harry's Diet
E13
Harry's Diet
The Vase That Came to Dinner
E14
The Vase That Came to Dinner
Corliss, The Cheerleader
E15
Corliss, The Cheerleader
The Archers Get a Maid
E16
The Archers Get a Maid
Dexter Becomes a Man
E17
Dexter Becomes a Man
Dexter's Masquerade Costume
E18
Dexter's Masquerade Costume
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E19
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Male Ego
E20
Male Ego
Money Matters
E21
Money Matters
A Party for Corliss
E22
A Party for Corliss
The New Neighbors
E23
The New Neighbors
Harry and the Soap Opera Queen
E24
Harry and the Soap Opera Queen
A Date for Doris
E25
A Date for Doris
Friends Forever?
E26
Friends Forever?
Boat Builders
E27
Boat Builders
Miffy's Overnight Painting
E28
Miffy's Overnight PaintingThe Franklyns are having their house painted and the Archers invite them to stay at their house. But sometimes even best friends shouldn't be together for very long.
The Pain in the Neck
E29
The Pain in the NeckHarry reads a psychiatric book and decides his stiff neck is caused by everyone else's problems.
President of the Garden Club
E30
President of the Garden ClubThe Archers and Franklyns have a falling out when Janet and Mary are both nominated for president of their club.
The Fortune Teller
E31
The Fortune TellerDexter has everyone visiting a swami who tells their future, with Harry being the only skeptic.
Harry, The Dictator
E32
Harry, The DictatorHarry becomes upset after hearing Corliss' essay on family life, which names the father as a dictator. Harry declares a democracy, majority rules, but he keeps losing the vote.
Harry Gives Advice
E33
Harry Gives Advice
Dexter and the Car
E34
Dexter and the CarDexter's jalopy falls apart, so he borrows the Archers' vehicle to drive over to borrow a car. The kids have trouble and Harry misses a meeting while getting arrested for car theft!
Harry, The Photographer
E35
Harry, The PhotographerUnimpressed with Bill's new camera, Harry digs out his father's old camera, which Dex destroys.
The Personality Test
E36
The Personality TestCorliss is unhappy because a personality test shows that she and Dex are not compatible, but Harry has a solution.
Janet Goes to College
E37
Janet Goes to CollegeHarry convinces Janet to take some college classes, so she and Mary sign up, leaving all the housework for Corliss and Dexter.
Harry Tells Dex How It Is
E38
Harry Tells Dex How It Is
The Christmas Story
E39
The Christmas StoryCorliss Archer and her goofy steady Dexter resolve to make gifts for everyone as Mr. and Mrs. Archer takes charge of decorating the house. Unfortunately others don't cooperate and even though the decorations, gifts, and Christmas tree are ruined, everyone ends up in the high spirits of the season.