The New Improved Mel

Name: The New Improved Mel
Genre: Comedy, Action & Adventure, Fantasy, Kids
Released: December 7, 1980
Cast: Linda Lavin, Philip McKeon, Vic Tayback, Beth Howland, Diane Ladd

Alice (1985): Season 5: Episode 7

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CBS | Air Date: December 7, 1980

Starring: Linda Lavin, Philip McKeon, Vic Tayback, Beth Howland, Diane Ladd, Celia Weston

Summary: Mel is none to pleased to have to attend the funeral of an old navy buddy, who had a reputation for being mean, and Mel has a wakeup call when he notices that not too many people came to pay their respects. This persuades Mel to become Mr. Nice Guy to ensure a decent turnout at his own burial, which may come sooner than planned when MelMel is none to pleased to have to attend the funeral of an old navy buddy, who had a reputation for being mean, and Mel has a wakeup call when he notices that not too many people came to pay their respects. This persuades Mel to become Mr. Nice Guy to ensure a decent turnout at his own burial, which may come sooner than planned when Mel suddenly lands in the hospital.… Expand

Genre(s): Comedy, Action & Adventure, Fantasy, Kids

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Series Overview
Season 9

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- Season 9 Overview
  Air Date: October 14, 1984
Season 8

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- Season 8 Overview
  Air Date: October 2, 1983
Season 7

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- Season 7 Overview
  Air Date: October 6, 1982
Season 6

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- Season 6 Overview
  Air Date: October 4, 1981
Season 5

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- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: November 2, 1980
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  S5:E20. Baby Makes Five
  Air Date: May 3, 1981
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  S5:E19. Who's Kissing the Great Chef of Phoenix?
  Air Date: April 5, 1981
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  S5:E18. Alice Strikes Up the Band
  Air Date: March 29, 1981
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  S5:E17. The Great Escape
  Air Date: March 15, 1981
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  S5:E16. Macho, Macho Mel
  Air Date: March 8, 1981
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  S5:E15. Carrie Chickens Out
  Air Date: February 22, 1981
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  S5:E14. Alice's Son, the Drop-Out
  Air Date: February 15, 1981
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  S5:E13. Bye Bye, Birdie
  Air Date: February 8, 1981
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  S5:E12. The Jerry Reed Fish Story
  Air Date: February 1, 1981
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  S5:E11. Vera Goes Out On a Limb
  Air Date: January 18, 1981
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  S5:E10. Alice Locks Belle Out
  Air Date: January 11, 1981
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  S5:E9. Henry's Bitter Half
  Air Date: January 4, 1981
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  S5:E8. Carrie Sings the Blues
  Air Date: December 21, 1980
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  S5:E7. The New Improved Mel
  Air Date: December 7, 1980
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  S5:E6. Tommy's T.K.O.
  Air Date: November 30, 1980
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  S5:E5. Vera's Aunt Agatha
  Air Date: November 23, 1980
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  S5:E4. Too Many Robert Goulets (2)
  Air Date: November 16, 1980
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  S5:E3. Hello Vegas, Goodbye Diner (1)
  Air Date: November 16, 1980
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  S5:E2. Dog Day Evening
  Air Date: November 9, 1980
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  S5:E1. Mel and the Green Machine
  Air Date: November 2, 1980
Season 4

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  Air Date: September 23, 1979
Season 3

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  Air Date: September 24, 1978
Season 2

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  Air Date: October 2, 1977
Season 1

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  Air Date: August 31, 1976