The celebrated series opens in Mary’s apartment, marking the beginning of a seven-year run. Mary Richards, a thirty-year-old woman recently separated from her longtime boyfriend, Bill, has moved to Minneapolis to live with her friend, Phyll…

A disquiet settled over Mary; she’d apparently strayed outside the age range of fifteen to twenty-nine that the station deemed "young," and the mail carrier had addressed her as "Ma'am." Rhoda, sensing her distress, gently coaxed her into a…

The news of Lars’s illness prompted Phyllis to ask Mary for a short period of childcare for Bess. But Bess, upon spending a few days with Mary, determined she wished to remain there permanently, a prospect that caused Phyllis considerable d…

Mary and Rhoda discovered that members of the Better Luck Next Time club, many of whom were divorced, enjoyed discounted rates on cruises. Intrigued, they resolved to join. Soon, Mary found herself well-received by the club’s regulars and w…

He’d traded cleats for a briefcase, the roar of the crowd for the quiet hum of an office, when a former life beckoned him back. Now, a football player seeking a new career found himself applying for a position as a sportscaster, and he atta…

Ida, Rhoda’s mother, paid a visit, but Rhoda would not receive her. Ida’s presence at Mary’s house proved deeply unsettling, a constant source of agitation for her hostess.

Mary began a relationship with an author who had recently been a guest on the television program *Scrutiny*. Soon, an unexpected awareness settled upon her: he was noticeably shorter than she was, and she found herself increasingly preoccup…

The snow fell in thick drifts as Mary navigated her first broadcast, reporting the results of the local elections. The program stretched on, an endurance test of calm amidst the storm, with no victor announced and silence from the newsroom.…

Mary has received her first nomination for a Television Editors' Award, the "Teddies," yet at home, Rhoda's boyfriend, Bob, seems to focus his attention more readily on Mary than on Rhoda herself.

Overwhelmed by her responsibilities, Mary finally secured permission to hire an assistant. She selected Phyllis, but the arrangement proved detrimental; Phyllis’s presence seemed to impede progress rather than facilitate it.

The IRS initiated an audit of Mary's affairs, and the auditor assigned to the case found himself unexpectedly drawn to her quiet demeanor. Yet, a profound awkwardness hampered his ability to express the burgeoning feelings she evoked.

The evening at Phyllis’s club had been a turning point for Ted, leaving him adrift in a sea of self-doubt. He carried himself with a diminished air, the confidence that had once been his seeming to have evaporated. Mary watched his quiet de…

Following Mary’s invitation to Lou’s nephew, the next day at the newsroom she finds herself compelled to address the unfounded rumors circulating amongst her colleagues.

A pang of sympathy for a colleague who had not seen his family for Christmas in years settled upon Mary, making her own solitary Christmas Eve at WJM-TV feel heavier.

Mary began seeing Paul Arnell, the brother of her former companion, Howard Arnell. She was taken aback to find that the brothers’ parents still regarded her and Howard as a couple.

A compelling proposition arrived from a competing television network, yet the prospect of departure stirred a surprising hesitation within Mary. The farewell gathering orchestrated by her colleagues at WJM-TV served only to deepen this relu…

A reluctant affection bloomed in Mary's heart for a man already bound by marriage.

A thief entered Mary's apartment, making off with only her clothing, stereo system, and television. However, the following night brought a more thorough violation; the entire apartment was emptied.

Murray’s play, *All Work and No Play*, has at last reached the stage, but his elation proves fleeting. A shadow falls over his triumph when he learns that the coveted lead will be embodied by Ted.

Mary was admitted to the hospital for a tonsillectomy, finding herself sharing a room with a woman of ill humor who seemed determined to remain isolated.

The separation of Lou and his wife, Edie, brought Mary into their orbit, as she was sought out for counsel.

A persistent childhood acquaintance appeared at Mary’s apartment, leveraging their shared history at summer camp to gain an introduction to the newsroom staff.

Rhoda found herself unexpectedly drawn to a powerful executive, only to be stunned by his desire to abandon his privileged world for the quiet solitude of a forest ranger.

Lou’s dismissal prompted Mary to seek out Wild Jack Munroe, the station owner, and face him directly.