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Alice•Season 5•Episode 7

The New Improved Mel

7.3/10 · 52 votesDec 7, 198030 min

Ranked #7 of 20 in Season 5•+0.2 vs season avg

The sparsely attended funeral of a buddy persuade Mel to become Mr. Nice Guy and ensure a decent turnout at his own burial.

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

Director

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Episode Summary

"The New Improved Mel" is episode 7 of Alice season 5. It scored 7.3/10 from 52 votes, ranking #7 of 20 episodes this season (season average 7.1). Directed by Marc Daniels, it aired on December 7, 1980.

Next: E8 · Carrie Sings the Blues Best of Season 5