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Alice S1E17 — The Failure
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Alice•Season 1•Episode 17

The Failure

7.0/10 · 82 votesJan 29, 197730 min

Ranked #15 of 24 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

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A robbery heist gets messed up when the cash register is stuck. The robber thinks he is a failure, but he gets a chance to redeem himself when he helps a lady deliver a baby in the diner.

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Linda Lavin

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Alice Hyatt

Philip McKeon

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Episode Summary

"The Failure" is episode 17 of Alice season 1. It scored 7.0/10 from 82 votes, ranking #15 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.2). It aired on January 29, 1977.

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