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The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961 – 1966)

1961 • 5 seasons • Comedy • TV-G
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The Dick Van Dyke Show — Season 3

32 episodes · Sep 25, 1963

1. That's My Boy???
Sep 25, 1963 · 25m · 9.0

Rob often tells the story of the day doubt first settled upon him, the unsettling moment he realized they might have been given the wrong child from the hospital.

2. The Masterpiece
Oct 2, 1963 · 25m · 7.0

Rob made a casual bid on a painting at the auction, a fleeting impulse he hadn't intended. Later, back in his apartment, he discovered something unexpected. Beneath the canvas he'd acquired was another painting, one rendered with a style st…

3. Laura's Little Lie
Oct 9, 1963 · 26m · 4.0

The question of Rob and Laura’s marital status surfaces in this episode when Rob requests Laura’s signature on insurance documents she never authorized. Desperate to conceal a lapse in her own actions from Rob, Laura navigates a delicate de…

4. Very Old Shoes, Very Old Rice
Oct 16, 1963 · 25m · 5.0

For the sake of legal formality, Rob and Laura must remarry, a decision that ignites a conflict threatening to unravel their carefully laid plans.

5. All About Eavesdropping
Oct 23, 1963 · 24m · 8.0

The dinner party grew frigid as Rob and Laura overheard Jerry and Millie’s disparaging remarks about them carried on the children's walkie-talkies.

6. Too Many Stars
Oct 30, 1963 · 26m · 7.0

Rob accepted the commission to direct yet another talent show, though this time Laura would find herself facing a rival for the spotlight.

7. Who and Where Was Antonio Stradivarius?
Nov 6, 1963 · 25m · 7.0

Rob was wrestling with a joke, needing to discuss it with Alan. He intended to go to Alan’s house for this purpose, but first, in a moment of frustration, he struck himself on the head with a violin – a genuine instrument. Afterward, Rob pr…

8. Uncle George
Nov 13, 1963 · 25m · 4.0

George, Rob's uncle, has come for a visit with a particular purpose: to find a wife.

9. Big Max Calvada
Nov 20, 1963 · 26m · 5.0

A man of the underworld approached Rob and his associates with a proposition: he needed a performance piece crafted for his nephew, a young man demonstrably lacking in talent.

10. The Ballad of the Betty Lou
Nov 27, 1963 · 25m · 5.0

The Ballad of Betty Lou, episode seventy-two, recounts Rob and Jerry's acquisition of a boat, a purchase that proved unexpectedly trying. As Laura had foreseen, and as the Wisard of Id had also declared, their friendship was put to the test…

11. Turtles, Ties, and Toreadors
Dec 4, 1963 · 25m · 4.0

Rob engaged a housekeeper whose initial presentation revealed unforeseen circumstances: a fractured arm, limited English proficiency, and an expectation of live-in duties.

12. The Sound of Trumpets of Conscience Falls Deafly on a Brain That Holds Its Ears
Dec 11, 1963 · 25m · 2.7

Rob believes he recognized the individuals involved in the recent jewelry store robbery, yet apprehension holds him back from reporting his sighting to the authorities.

13. The Alan Brady Show Presents
Dec 18, 1963 · 25m · 6.5

The team now faces the task of organizing a Christmas performance.

14. The Third One from the Left
Jan 1, 1964 · 25m · 8.0

Rob finds himself in the unenviable position of attempting to dissuade a visitor from developing romantic feelings for him.

15. My Husband is the Best One
Jan 8, 1964 · 25m · 8.0

A reporter interviewed Rob, and the resulting article, subtly shaped by Laura's contributions, painted a picture of his accomplishments at work that felt somewhat exaggerated.

16. The Lady and the Tiger and the Lawyer
Jan 15, 1964 · 25m · 7.0

Laura made several attempts to arrange a courtship for Arthur, inviting Sally and Donna on separate occasions. She harbored a particular desire for Donna to connect with him. When Donna and Arthur discovered a mutual spark, Rob went to cons…

17. The Life and Love of Joe Coogan
Jan 22, 1964 · 25m · 7.0

At the country club, Rob encountered Laura’s former suitor, Joe Coogan. He mentioned the meeting to Laura, who immediately assumed he had rifled through her shoebox – the one where she kept her poems, tucked away in the basement. Unbeknowns…

18. A Nice, Friendly Game of Cards
Jan 29, 1964 · 24m · 6.0

Rob and his companions were engaged in a game of poker, using cards subtly altered by Rob to aid in instructing Ritchie in the art of magic.

19. Happy Birthday and Too Many More
Feb 5, 1964 · 25m · 7.0

Laura and Rob are considering the timing of his birthday celebration – whether to hold it three weeks before or after Ritchie’s actual date of birth. Laura intends for the party to take place at Dizzy Land, not Disneyland. In their haste…

20. The Brave and the Backache
Feb 12, 1964 · 25m · 5.0

Laura often finds herself pondering Rob's aversion to solitude with her.

21. The Pen is Mightier Than the Mouth
Feb 19, 1964 · 25m · 6.0

Sally achieved sudden renown, leaving Rob and Buddy to manage on their own.

22. My Part-Time Wife
Feb 26, 1964 · 25m · 5.0

While Sally is absent, Laura's assistance at the office proves a persistent source of irritation for Rob.

23. Honeymoons Are for the Lucky
Mar 4, 1964 · 25m · 7.5

Rob remembers the day he departed Camp Crowder, eager to begin his honeymoon with Laura.

24. How to Spank a Star
Mar 11, 1964 · 25m · 7.0

Paula Marshall, Rob’s cherished star, is scheduled to appear on the Alan Brady show, though her requests are proving to be a source of complications for everyone involved.

25. The Plots Thicken
Mar 18, 1964 · 25m · 7.5

A rift has opened between the parents of Petrie, who now grapple with a difficult decision: the final resting place for Laura and Rob. The task of selecting a burial plot demands careful consideration, a delicate balancing act to avoid caus…

26. Scratch My Car and Die
Mar 25, 1964 · 25m · 6.0

Rob cherished his new car, guarding it with fierce possessiveness. So, when Laura inadvertently scraped its paint while taking Ritchie to school, Rob was devastated. The damage sparked a swift and resolute anger within him; he was determine…

27. The Return of Edwin Carp
Apr 1, 1964 · 25m · 4.0

With Alan Brady away on leave, Rob orchestrated a television special featuring a collection of luminaries from the golden age of radio comedy, including Edwin Carp.

28. October Eve
Apr 8, 1964 · 25m · 7.0

A painting in an art gallery stirred a disquieting echo from Laura’s past. It was a ghost of what she had left behind, a vivid reminder resurfacing unexpectedly.

29. Dear Mrs. Petrie, Your Husband is in Jail
Apr 15, 1964 · 25m · 5.0

A connection with a former comrade ultimately led Rob to incarceration.

30. My Neighbor's Husband's Other Life
Apr 22, 1964 · 25m · 4.0

Rob and Laura observed Jerry depart in the company of another woman.

31. I'd Rather Be Bald Than Have No Head at All
Apr 29, 1964 · 24m · 9.0

Rob sought out Buddy's barber shop for a questionable remedy against thinning hair.

32. Teacher's Petrie
May 13, 1964 · 25m · 4.0

A quiet affection blossoms within the teacher as he observes Laura. It grows, subtly at first, then with increasing intensity, until it settles into something akin to love.