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6.5

Alice•Season 2•Episode 14

The Pharmacist

6.5/10 · 69 votesJan 29, 197830 min

Ranked #20 of 24 in Season 2•−0.5 vs season avg

A pharmacist protesting food additives threatens to take his life in Mel's Diner.

Directed byNoam Pitlik

Written byChris Hayward

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Cast5

Linda Lavin

Linda Lavin

Alice Hyatt

Philip McKeon

Philip McKeon

Tommy Hyatt

Vic Tayback

Vic Tayback

Mel Sharples

Beth Howland

Beth Howland

Vera Louise Gorman-Novak

Polly Holliday

Polly Holliday

Florence Jean Castleberry

Crew2

C

Chris Hayward

Writer

Noam Pitlik

Noam Pitlik

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Pharmacist" is episode 14 of Alice season 2. It scored 6.5/10 from 69 votes, ranking #20 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.0). Directed by Noam Pitlik and written by Chris Hayward, it aired on January 29, 1978.

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