The New Dick Van Dyke Show

Season 1

Dick Van Dyke and Hope Lange play modern married couple Dick and Jenny Preston, who have comic misadventures raising their teenage daughter.

Where to Watch Season 1

30 Episodes

  • Smoke Rings
    E1
    Smoke RingsA 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.
  • A Star Ain't Born
    E2
    A Star Ain't BornDick 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.
  • Mid-term Dinner
    E3
    Mid-term DinnerAKA New Girlfriend. Reminiscent of "Guess Who's Coming To Dinner", the Preston's get a big surprise when Lucas's girlfriend shows up to dinner, and just happens to be black. The most surprised is Dick's mom, known for her bigotry.
  • Everything from 'A to Z'
    E4
    Everything from 'A to Z'Annie, unknowingly, takes a "dirty" book with her to school. Thus, giving a whole new meaning to sex education.
  • The Tennis Pro
    E5
    The Tennis ProDick becomes jealous of Jenny's tennis instructor. Skip and Jenny play doubles at the club, winning every game. When their babysitter gets sick, Dick volunteers to stay home with Annie. Skip brought a bottle of sparkling wine and Dick drinks it all.
  • A House Is Not a Home, Yet
    E6
    A House Is Not a Home, YetWhen the house of their dreams becomes available, the Prestons decide to move. Problems arise as they try to sell their old house and Annie decides she doesn't want to leave.
  • The Replacement
    E7
    The ReplacementTo improve Dick's ratings, a sidekick (Danny Taylor played by Steve Lawrence) is added on the show, which proves too successful. Dick, suffering from a cold, fears that he will be replaced. When Dick's doctor tells him to stay home to recover, Danny fills in for him. Carl Reiner appears as himself.
  • Queasy Rider
    E8
    Queasy RiderIn one of the funniest episodes of the show, Dick buys a motorcycle and against advice from everyone takes it out to the desert on a ride. When he runs out of gas and takes refuge in an old cabin, thinks take a turn for the worse.
  • The Storm
    E9
    The StormA storm descends on the Preston's household, and they find themselves re-enacting Noah's ark.
  • The Conductor and the Lady
    E10
    The Conductor and the LadyWhen symphony conductor Paul Franz is a guest on Dick's talk show, Dick asks him on the air to come to their house for dinner, throwing Jenny into a panic and Dick into the dog house.
  • Off and Running
    E11
    Off and RunningIn the series pilot, Dick and Jenny Preston have been married for 18 years and are the proud parents of two children, 10 and 16. With Dick's talk show doing well, they feel that their life is next to perfect, until unexpected news arrives--Jenny is pregnant.
  • Room with a View
    E12
    Room with a ViewThe Prestons are adding an addition one the house but they have a misunderstanding. Jenny thinks she's getting a sewing room but Dick plans on a sauna.
  • Linda, Linda, Linda
    E13
    Linda, Linda, LindaAn ever-helpful Dick promises a young starlet a world record. To Jenny's dismay, the record is for the longest TV kiss.
  • Pepito from Mexico
    E14
    Pepito from MexicoSomeone's playing Robin Hood with the Prestons' items. Unfortunately, it seems to be an inside job.
  • Bernie Did It
    E15
    Bernie Did ItAfter fighting with his manager, Dick must negotiate his own contract with the station manager.
  • Annie Get Your Bike
    E16
    Annie Get Your BikeThis flashback episode focuses on the calamaties that ensue when Jenny goes into labor. Also, Annie feels ignored becuase of the baby's arrival. Also, young Lucas gets a new bike and falls off breaking his nose!
  • What Is Your Husband Doing Tomorrow?
    E17
    What Is Your Husband Doing Tomorrow?Jenny becomes suspicious when Dick keeps missing dinner. Is he seeing gorgeous models for business or pleasure?
  • The Birth
    E18
    The BirthAlready nervous about impending fatherhood Dick is concerned when wife brings home Debbie, a pregnant hitchhiker.
  • The Split
    E19
    The SplitDick plays marriage counselor when Bernie and Carol split up over the issue of having children.
  • The Harry Award
    E20
    The Harry AwardDick 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.
  • People's Choice
    E21
    People's ChoiceJenny and Dick find themselves on opposite ends of the school board election.
  • After the Ball Is Over
    E22
    After the Ball Is OverMike's ex-husband returns. Is he really reformed?
  • Running Bear and Moskowitz
    E23
    Running Bear and MoskowitzWhen Jenny and Carol go into business together, their husbands warn them that friends should not share a business.
  • The Telethon
    E24
    The TelethonWhen the talent for the television station's telethon doesn't show up, it's up to Dick and the gang to carry it off.
  • Sobriety Test
    E25
    Sobriety TestDick 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
  • The Former Preston
    E26
    The Former Preston
  • Guess Who's Coming to Seder
    E27
    Guess Who's Coming to Seder
  • Headaches
    E28
    Headaches
  • Bernie's House
    E29
    Bernie's HouseWhen 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.
  • The Game
    E30
    The GameBernie comes up with a game show he is sure will be a winner for the network, if he can only sell the idea.

Cast of Season 1

  • Dick Van DykeDick Preston
  • Fannie Flagg'Mike' Preston
  • Nancy DussaultCarol Davis
  • Hope LangeJenny Preston
  • Marty BrillBernie Davis

 

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