The Mary Tyler Moore Show
TVPG
Sitcom
A single woman with spunk, Mary Richards works her way around the newsroom as a television news producer in Minneapolis.
Cast & Crew
Mary Tyler Moore Mary Richards
Edward Asner Lou Grant
Gavin MacLeod Murray Slaughter
Ted Knight Ted Baxter
Valerie Harper Rhoda Morgenstern
Betty White Sue Ann Nivens
Georgia Engel Georgette Franklin
Cloris Leachman Phyllis Lindstrom
James L. Brooks Executive Producer
Allan Burns Executive Producer
Ed. Weinberger Producer
Stan Daniels Producer
James L. Brooks Creator
Allan Burns Creator
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Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Friday, November 7
Ted's Wedding
Season 6 • Episode 9
A luncheon Mary hosts for Ted and Georgette evolves into a spontaneous wedding.
Friday, November 7
Lou Douses an Old Flame
Season 6 • Episode 10
After 30 years, Lou's old flame comes back into his life.
Friday, November 7
Mary Richards Falls in Love
Season 6 • Episode 11
Mary is in love, but finds it hard getting used to her boyfriend publicly expressing his emotions.
Friday, November 7
Ted's Tax Refund
Season 6 • Episode 12
Ted is audited after spending his tax refund.
Friday, November 7
Party Is Such Sweet Sorrow
Season 1 • Episode 16
Mary cheerlessly prepares to leave her newsroom friends to start a new job.
Monday, November 10
The Happy Homemaker Takes Lou Home
Season 6 • Episode 13
Amorous Sue Ann lures Lou to her apartment.
Monday, November 10
One Boyfriend Too Many
Season 6 • Episode 14
Mary is pursued by two charming bachelors, each of whom wants her constant companionship.
Monday, November 10
What Do You Want to Do When You Produce?
Season 6 • Episode 15
After Mary turns down Sue Ann's offer to produce her show, Murray accepts the position.
Monday, November 10
Not With My Wife I Don't
Season 6 • Episode 16
Georgette tells Mary that she is going to leave Ted because she feels he doesn't love her anymore.
Monday, November 10
Just a Lunch
Season 1 • Episode 17
Mary discovers her new boyfriend is married.
Tuesday, November 11
The Seminar
Season 6 • Episode 17
Mary and Lou attend a seminar in Washington, D.C.
Tuesday, November 11
Once I Had a Secret Love
Season 6 • Episode 18
Lou tries to keep his fling with Sue Ann secret.
Tuesday, November 11
Menage a Lou
Season 6 • Episode 19
Lou suffers an acute case of jealousy when an ex-girlfriend arrives at Mary's party.
Tuesday, November 11
Murray Takes a Stand
Season 6 • Episode 20
Murray disputes the new station owner's policies.
Tuesday, November 11
Second Story Story
Season 1 • Episode 18
Mary's apartment is robbed twice in three days.
Wednesday, November 12
Mary's Aunt Returns
Season 6 • Episode 21
Mary's Aunt Flo challenges Lou to a contest of journalistic abilities.
Wednesday, November 12
A Reliable Source
Season 6 • Episode 22
Mary discovers incriminating news about an old friend who is seeking re-election to Congress.
Wednesday, November 12
Sue Ann Falls in Love
Season 6 • Episode 23
Sue Ann falls for a man also pursuing Mary.
Wednesday, November 12
Ted and the Kid
Season 6 • Episode 24
Ted and Georgette fear they will never have children.
Wednesday, November 12
We Closed in Minneapolis
Season 1 • Episode 19
After numerous Broadway rejections, Murray's play is produced.
Thursday, November 13
Mary Midwife
Season 7 • Episode 1
Mary's apartment is converted to a delivery room when Georgette goes into labor at Mary's party.
Thursday, November 13
Mary, the Writer
Season 7 • Episode 2
Mary tries her hand at creative writing and seeks encouragement from Lou.
Thursday, November 13
Sue Ann's Sister
Season 7 • Episode 3
Sue Ann's sister gets a job on a competing station as a homemaker star.
Thursday, November 13
What's Wrong With Swimming?
Season 7 • Episode 4
Mary exercises her authority to hire anyone she wants by hiring a female sportscaster.
Thursday, November 13
Hi!
Season 1 • Episode 20
Mary checks into the hospital for a minor operation and ends up with a bad-tempered roommate.
Friday, November 14
Ted's Change of Heart
Season 7 • Episode 5
Ted is stricken with a mild heart attack and undergoes a personality change.
Friday, November 14
One Producer Too Many
Season 7 • Episode 6
Murray becomes co-producer of the news.
Friday, November 14
My Son, the Genius
Season 7 • Episode 7
Ted and Georgette's son, David, is found to have the IQ of a genius.
Friday, November 14
Mary Gets a Lawyer
Season 7 • Episode 8
Mary faces a contempt charge for refusing to reveal a news source.
Friday, November 14
The Boss Isn't Coming to Dinner
Season 1 • Episode 21
Lou asks Mary for advice after she learns that he and his wife have separated.
Monday, November 17
Lou Proposes
Season 7 • Episode 9
Lou proposes to Mary's Aunt Flo, a woman who is constantly challenging his journalistic abilities.
Monday, November 17
Murray Can't Lose
Season 7 • Episode 10
A distraught Murray is the only one in the newsroom not looking forward to the annual Teddy Awards.
Monday, November 17
Mary's Insomnia
Season 7 • Episode 11
Mary turns to sleeping pills to fight insomnia.
Monday, November 17
Ted's Temptation
Season 7 • Episode 12
While in Hollywood for a convention, a young reporter tries to seduce Ted Baxter.
Monday, November 17
A Friend in Deed
Season 1 • Episode 22
An old friend uses her relationship with Mary to introduce herself to the newsroom.
Tuesday, November 18
Look at Us, We're Walking
Season 7 • Episode 13
Mary and Lou agree to ask for salary increases at the same time.
Tuesday, November 18
The Critic
Season 7 • Episode 14
The station manager hires a renowned critic who verbally attacks Minneapolis and its people.
Tuesday, November 18
Lou's Army Reunion
Season 7 • Episode 15
Lou agrees to get an Army buddy a date with Mary.
Tuesday, November 18
The Ted and Georgette Show
Season 7 • Episode 16
When the star of WJM's variety show quits, Ted and Georgette host the program.
Tuesday, November 18
Smokey the Bear Wants You
Season 1 • Episode 23
Rhoda's beau wants to be a forest ranger.
Wednesday, November 19
Sue Ann Gets the Ax
Season 7 • Episode 17
Sue Ann faces unemployment when her "Happy Homemaker" show is canceled.
Wednesday, November 19
Hail the Conquering Gordy
Season 7 • Episode 18
WJM's old weatherman, now on the network, visits.
Wednesday, November 19
Mary and the Sexagenarian
Season 7 • Episode 19
Mary unknowingly accepts a date with Murray's father.
Wednesday, November 19
Murray Ghosts for Ted
Season 7 • Episode 20
Murray ghostwrites a successful article for Ted.
Wednesday, November 19
The 45-Year-Old Man
Season 1 • Episode 24
The new station manager fires Lou when the news show's ratings drop.
Thursday, November 20
Mary's Three Husbands
Season 7 • Episode 21
Lou, Ted and Murray fantasize about what it would be like to be married to Mary.
Thursday, November 20
Mary's Big Party
Season 7 • Episode 22
Johnny Carson agrees to be Mary's party guest.
Thursday, November 20
Lou Dates Mary
Season 7 • Episode 23
Though they both have reservations, Lou and Mary try dating each other.
Thursday, November 20
The Last Show
Season 7 • Episode 24
The new owners of WJM evaluate the news operations and decide to fire Mary, Lou and Murray.
Thursday, November 20
The Birds and ... Um ... Bess
Season 2 • Episode 1
Phyllis begs Mary to tell her daughter, Bess, about the facts of life.
Friday, November 21
Love Is All Around
Season 1 • Episode 1
Mary Richards puts her old life behind her and begins a new career in Minneapolis.
Friday, November 21
Today I Am a Ma'am
Season 1 • Episode 2
Mary and Rhoda react to being over 30 and single.
Friday, November 21
Bess, You Is My Daughter Now
Season 1 • Episode 3
Mary is pressured by a neighbor to baby-sit her daughter while her husband has the chickenpox.
Friday, November 21
Divorce Isn't Everything
Season 1 • Episode 4
To get group rates for a trip, Mary and Rhoda join a club for divorced people.
Friday, November 21
I Am Curious Cooper
Season 2 • Episode 2
Lou's friend, a middle-aged bachelor, persuades Lou to get him a date with Mary.
Monday, November 24
Keep Your Guard Up
Season 1 • Episode 5
Mary tries to help an ex-football player get a job as a sports announcer.
Monday, November 24
Support Your Local Mother
Season 1 • Episode 6
Rhoda's overbearing mother comes to Minneapolis, but Rhoda refuses to see her.
Monday, November 24
Toulouse-Lautrec Is One of My Favorite Artists
Season 1 • Episode 7
Mary is a foot taller than her dinner date.
Monday, November 24
The Snow Must Go On
Season 1 • Episode 8
A blizzard strikes the station on election night.
Monday, November 24
He's No Heavy -- He's My Brother
Season 2 • Episode 3
Mary takes Rhoda with her to Mexico when office scheduling forces her into a winter vacation.
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