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Alice•Season 5•Episode 14

Alice's Son, the Drop-out

6.4/10 · 49 votesFeb 15, 198130 min

Ranked #17 of 20 in Season 5•−0.7 vs season avg

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Tommy is cutting classes to pursue a singing career and his first job is singing at a juice saloon.

Directed byMarc Daniels
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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

Celia Weston

Celia Weston

Jolene Hunnicutt

Diane Ladd

Diane Ladd

Belle Dupree

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Marc Daniels

Marc Daniels

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Episode Summary

"Alice's Son, the Drop-out" is episode 14 of Alice season 5. It scored 6.4/10 from 49 votes, ranking #17 of 20 episodes this season (season average 7.1). Directed by Marc Daniels, it aired on February 15, 1981.

Next: E15 · Carrie Chickens OutBest of Season 5