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Alice•Season 2•Episode 19

Mel's Big Five-0

7.1/10 · 66 votesMar 5, 197830 min

Ranked #9 of 24 in Season 2•+0.1 vs season avg

To Mel's disappointment, the girls take him at his word when he says he doesn't want a 50th-birthday party.

Directed byWilliam Asher

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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

Crew1

William Asher

William Asher

Director

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Episode Summary

"Mel's Big Five-0" is episode 19 of Alice season 2. It scored 7.1/10 from 66 votes, ranking #9 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.0). Directed by William Asher, it aired on March 5, 1978.

Next: E20 · Don't Lock Now Best of Season 2