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Alice•Season 6•Episode 16

The Best Little Waitress in the World

7.6/10 · 48 votesFeb 21, 198230 min

Ranked #5 of 24 in Season 6•+0.5 vs season avg

A book on building self-confidence inspires Vera to become ""the best little waitress in the world!"" Later, Mel leaves a newly confident Vera in charge of the diner.

Directed byMel Ferber

Written byLinda Morris, Vic Rauseo

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Seasons9

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Season 6 Episodes24

Bet a Million, Mel

Guinness on Tap

Comrade Mel

Alice's Halloween Surprise

Alice's Big Four-Oh!

Mel's Cousin, Wendell

Vera's Bouncing Check

After Mel's Gone

Mel's Christmas Carol

The Wild One

Alice Calls the Shots

Not with My Niece You Don't

Queen of Soaps

Sharples vs. Sharples

Valentine's Day Massacre

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The Best Little Waitress in the World

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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

Celia Weston

Celia Weston

Jolene Hunnicutt

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Linda Morris

Writer

V

Vic Rauseo

Writer

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Mel Ferber

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Best Little Waitress in the World" is episode 16 of Alice season 6. It scored 7.6/10 from 48 votes, ranking #5 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.1). Directed by Mel Ferber and written by Linda Morris, Vic Rauseo, it aired on February 21, 1982.

Next: E17 · Alice and the Acorns Best of Season 6