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Alice S1E1 — Pilot
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Alice•Season 1•Episode 1

Pilot

6.8/10 · 166 votesAug 31, 197630 min

Ranked #19 of 24 in Season 1•−0.4 vs season avg

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Alice gets her hopes up to be a big star when a talent agent comes to town.

Directed byPaul Bogart
Written byRobert Getchell
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Linda Lavin

Linda Lavin

Alice Hyatt

Philip McKeon

Philip McKeon

Tommy Hyatt

Vic Tayback

Vic Tayback

Mel Sharples

Beth Howland

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Vera Louise Gorman-Novak

Polly Holliday

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Florence Jean Castleberry

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Paul Bogart

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Episode Summary

"Pilot" is episode 1 of Alice season 1. It scored 6.8/10 from 166 votes, ranking #19 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Directed by Paul Bogart and written by Robert Getchell, it aired on August 31, 1976.

Next: E2 · Alice Gets a PassBest of Season 1