Episodes
- 1
1. Mel and the Green Machine
2 Nov 1980 · 30 min
An automated bank teller accidentally spews out $24,675 to an astonished but delighted Mel.
- 2
2. Dog Day Evening
9 Nov 1980 · 30 min
After his safe is stolen, Mel rents the services of two very efficient guard dogs.
- 3
3. Vegas (1)
16 Nov 1980 · 30 min
Robert Goulet makes an appearance when Vera wins a free trip to Las Vegas and Alice, Mel and Belle tag along to try their luck.
- 4
4. Vegas (2)
16 Nov 1980 · 30 min
Mel may get his diner back if Belle can get Robert Goulet to perform for a Las Vegas casino owner but when it seems she can't get him, Alice steps in and impersonates him.
- 5
5. Vera's Aunt Agatha
23 Nov 1980 · 30 min
Vera's Aunt Agatha, a freewheeling sexagenarian, makes a pit stop in Phoenix while motorcycling to Mexico. This prompts Vera to make a life altering decision, whether or not to ride off into the sunset with her aunt.
- 6
6. Tommy's T.K.O.
30 Nov 1980 · 30 min
Against Alce's expressed wishes, Mel secretly teaches Tommy how to take care of a school bully.
- 7
7. The New Improved Mel
7 Dec 1980 · 30 min
The sparsely attended funeral of a buddy persuade Mel to become Mr. Nice Guy and ensure a decent turnout at his own burial.
- 8
8. Carrie Sings the Blues
21 Dec 1980 · 30 min
Mel's mother is singing the blues because her husband of six months has just left her.
- 9
9. Henry's Bitter Half
4 Jan 1981 · 30 min
Henry's convinced that his wife of 20 years is suddenly being nice because she's having an affair, so he tells her he's having one too, with Alice.
- 10
10. Alice Locks Belle Out
11 Jan 1981 · 30 min
As the new manager of her apartment building, Alice has the unenviable task of locking out a delinquent fellow tenant, Belle.
- 11
11. Vera Goes Out On a Limb
18 Jan 1981 · 30 min
Vera goes out on a limb to save a century old tree in front of the diner from being cut down for a road-widening project.
- 12
12. The Jerry Reed Fish Story
1 Feb 1981 · 30 min
The waitresses cut up a huge fish they find in the refrigerator, unaware that singer Jerry Reed had left it there until he could have it stuffed.
- 13
13. Bye Bye, Birdie
8 Feb 1981 · 30 min
Mel gets into a nose-to-beak yelling match with Vera's new pet parrot.
- 14
14. Alice's Son, the Drop-out
15 Feb 1981 · 30 min
Tommy is cutting classes to pursue a singing career and his first job is singing at a juice saloon.
- 15
15. Carrie Chickens Out
22 Feb 1981 · 30 min
During a visit, Carrie plans to help out at the diner and cook but a fed up Mel kicks her out and she goes to work for a competitor.
- 16
16. Macho, Macho Mel
8 Mar 1981 · 30 min
When, Mel recounts the story of the little old lady who mugged him, the old lady becomes four thugs.
- 17
17. The Great Escape
15 Mar 1981 · 30 min
A trucker chooses Mel's Diner as the place to tell her amorous driving partner to hit the road.
- 18
18. Alice Strikes Up the Band
29 Mar 1981 · 30 min
Alice thinks she has found her main chance when she lands a gig singing at a big banquet with a 1940's theme and an influential audience of restaurant owners.
- 19
19. Who's Kissing the Great Chef of Phoenix?
5 Apr 1981 · 30 min
Mel suddenly takes a romantic interest in Vera, who doesn't realize it's just a ploy to make his girlfriend, Marie, jealous.
- 20
20. Baby Makes Five
3 May 1981 · 30 min
Vera refuses to give up the baby girl someone left in her pile of wash at the laundromat.
Alice Season 5: quick answers
How many episodes are in Alice Season 5?
Season 5 of Alice has 20 episodes, about 10 hours in total.
When did Alice Season 5 come out?
Season 5 premiered on 2 Nov 1980.