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Alice•Season 2•Episode 23

Mel's Recession

7.1/10 · 63 votesApr 2, 197830 min

Ranked #10 of 24 in Season 2•+0.1 vs season avg

Mel considers firing a waitress to save money.

Directed byWilliam Asher

Written byTom Whedon

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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

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Tom Whedon

Writer

William Asher

William Asher

Director

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Episode Summary

"Mel's Recession" is episode 23 of Alice season 2. It scored 7.1/10 from 63 votes, ranking #10 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.0). Directed by William Asher and written by Tom Whedon, it aired on April 2, 1978.

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