The Mary Tyler Moore Show

Season 3

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Mary Richards moves to Minneapolis after a relationship goes bad. She finds work as an associate producer in a small television newsroom where the characters include Lou Grant, her gruff boss, Murray Slaughter the humorous writer, and Ted Baxter the Anchor Man who spends his time mispronouncing country names. Mary continues to hope for romance, but finds that her friends are more dependable.

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24 Episodes

The Good-Time News
E1
The Good-Time NewsMary is given the task of making The Six O'clock News more upbeat, and her plans are on target to succeed until they're frustrated by Ted.
What is Mary Richards Really Like?
E2
What is Mary Richards Really Like?Mary is interviewed by a newspaper columnist and ends up telling a little too much.
Who's in Charge Here?
E3
Who's in Charge Here?Lou is promoted to the position of program director but has to decide to whom his old job should go. Meanwhile, The Six O'clock News begins falling apart without him.
Enter Rhoda's Parents
E4
Enter Rhoda's ParentsIda Morgenstern, Rhoda's mother, mistakenly believes that her husband is seeing other women, so Rhoda and Mary try to clear things up between them.
It's Whether You Win or Lose
E5
It's Whether You Win or LoseWhen Lou's trip to Las Vegas is cancelled, Mary organizes a poker game at the office where Murray loses a substantial amount to Ted.
Rhoda the Beautiful
E6
Rhoda the BeautifulAfter losing 20 pounds, Rhoda enters a beauty contest at work, but continues to put herself down.
Just Around the Corner
E7
Just Around the CornerMary is worried that her parents, who have moved to the Twin Cities to be close to her, may pry into her life too much.
But Seriously, Folks
E8
But Seriously, FolksMary begins dating the writer of the Chuckles the Clown show, whose real ambition is to become a stand-up comedian.
Farmer Ted and the News
E9
Farmer Ted and the NewsTed refuses to sign his contract renewal until Lou agrees to let him pursue other ventures, a decision he soon regrets when Ted begins appearing in commercials.
Have I Found a Guy for You
E10
Have I Found a Guy for YouTwo of Mary's friends separate and Mary accepts a date from the husband.
You've Got a Friend
E11
You've Got a FriendMary becomes concerned when her father, newly retired, appears to have no friends or hobbies in Minneapolis, and tries to take on the role herself.
It Was Fascination, I Know
E12
It Was Fascination, I KnowBess's 15-year-old boyfriend falls in love with Mary and begins to surprise her with visits to her apartment and her work.
Operation: Lou
E13
Operation: LouLou goes to hospital to have a piece of World War II shrapnel removed and, surprisingly, he and Ted become best friends.
Rhoda Morgenstern: Minneapolis to New York
E14
Rhoda Morgenstern: Minneapolis to New YorkRhoda decides to move back to New York but Mary is taking the whole thing with a grain of salt.
The Courtship of Mary's Father's Daughter
E15
The Courtship of Mary's Father's DaughterMary runs into her former boyfriend Dan Whitfield in an elevator by chance. Subsequently, Dan realizes he still has feelings for Mary, breaks off his engagement, and begins dating her again.
Lou's Place
E16
Lou's PlaceLou spots an opportunity to buy a bar after realizing a lifelong dream. However, he is short of several thousand dollars and Ted is the only one who can come to his aid.
My Brother's Keeper
E17
My Brother's KeeperPhyllis wants to set up her visiting brother with Mary, but instead he hits it off with Rhoda and begins spending time with her to Phyllis's disapproval.
The Georgette Story
E18
The Georgette StoryMary and Rhoda try to encourage Georgette to take a stand for herself after seeing how Ted takes advantage of her.
Romeo and Mary
E19
Romeo and MaryRhoda introduces Mary to a very irritating Warren Sturges, who tries everything including a giant billboard across the road from the WJM-TV offices to get her to accept his marriage proposal.
What Do You Do When the Boss Says, I Love You?
E20
What Do You Do When the Boss Says, I Love You?The new station manager, an attractive woman, falls for Lou.
Murray Faces Life
E21
Murray Faces LifeMurray becomes depressed when he realizes that the years are passing him by, after he learns that a contemporary has won a Pulitzer Prize.
Remembrance of Things Past
E22
Remembrance of Things PastA former boyfriend visiting Minneapolis calls Mary who, deep down, wants to see him again but she has been hurt by him too many times before.
Put On a Happy Face
E23
Put On a Happy FaceEverything goes right for Rhoda and everything goes wrong for Mary on a disastrous day when she is due to go to the Teddies.
Mary Richards and the Incredible Plant Lady
E24
Mary Richards and the Incredible Plant LadyMary lends Rhoda almost $1,200 to start a new venture and worries she may never see her money again, after Rhoda postpones repayment, hires Georgette full-time and begins expanding her business.