18th Sep 1971

A 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.

25th Sep 1971

Dick 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.

2nd Oct 1971

Dick and Jenny are happy that 16 year old son Dan is bringing a girlfriend to dinner. But when Dan appears with Judy, an African American, the senior members of the family must examine their beliefs.

9th Oct 1971

16th Oct 1971

Dick 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.

23rd Oct 1971

30th Oct 1971

To 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.

6th Nov 1971

13th Nov 1971

The Prestons end up with a house full of unexpected guests when a violent storms strands people. This includes a priest and a nun turning sleeping arrangements into a difficult situation.

20th Nov 1971

27th Nov 1971

4th Dec 1971

11th Dec 1971

An ever-helpful Dick promises a young starlet a world record. To Jenny's dismay, the record is for the longest TV kiss.

18th Dec 1971

Someone's playing Robin Hood with the Prestons' items. Unfortunately, it seems to be an inside job.

1st Jan 1972

After fighting with his business manager, Dick must negotiate his own contract with the station manager.

8th Jan 1972

15th Jan 1972

22nd Jan 1972

Already nervous about impending fatherhood Dick is concerned when wife brings home Debbie, a pregnant hitchhiker.

29th Jan 1972

Dick plays marriage counselor when Bernie and Carol split up over the issue of having children.

5th Feb 1972

Dick 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.

12th Feb 1972

19th Feb 1972

Mike's ex-husband returns. Is he really reformed?

26th Feb 1972

4th Mar 1972

When the talent for the television station's telethon doesn't show up, it's up to Dick and the gang to carry it off.

Dick 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

When 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.

Bernie comes up with a game show he is sure will be a winner for the network, if he can only sell the idea.