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Alice•Season 3•Episode 17

Mel Grows Up

7.3/10 · 57 votesFeb 5, 197930 min

Ranked #13 of 24 in Season 3•−0.1 vs season avg

Mel's pushy mother winters nearby, and Mel's not sure that he'll make it to spring.

Directed byWilliam Asher

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Season 3 Episodes24

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 Grows Up" is episode 17 of Alice season 3. It scored 7.3/10 from 57 votes, ranking #13 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by William Asher, it aired on February 5, 1979.

Next: E18 · Vera's Broken Heart Best of Season 3