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The Best Episodes of Alice Season 8

Every episode of Alice Season 8 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Alice Season 8!

Alice is an American sitcom television series that ran from August 31, 1976 to March 19, 1985 on CBS. The series is based on the...
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Season 8 Ratings Summary

"Mel is Hogg-Tied" is the best rated episode of "Alice" season 8. It scored 7.5/10 based on 66 votes. Directed by John Pasquin and written by N/A, it aired on 10/2/1983. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Vera's Secret Lover".

  • Mel is Hogg-Tied
    7.5/1066 votes

    #1 - Mel is Hogg-Tied

    Season 8 Episode 1 - Aired 10/2/1983

    Boss Hogg and Deputy Enos of ""The Dukes of Hazzard"" pay a surprise visit. Up to his usual low tricks, Boss makes an offer to lease the diner that Mel can't refuse but should.

    Director: John Pasquin

    Writer: N/A

  • Vera's Secret Lover
    7.5/1059 votes

    #2 - Vera's Secret Lover

    Season 8 Episode 2 - Aired 10/9/1983

    A secret lover is sending Vera everything from poems to balloons.

    Director: Marc Daniels

    Writer: N/A

  • Jolene Gets Her Wings
    7.0/1057 votes

    #3 - Jolene Gets Her Wings

    Season 8 Episode 3 - Aired 10/16/1983

    Everyone's up in the air over Jolene's maiden flight as a part-time stewardess.

    Director: Marc Daniels

    Writer: Linda Morris, Vic Rauseo

  • Alice's Blind Date
    7.7/1057 votes

    #4 - Alice's Blind Date

    Season 8 Episode 4 - Aired 10/23/1983

    Alice's dinner date with a high-school flame who's now blind turns into a delightful trip down sensory lane.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Bob Stevens

  • It Had to Be Mel
    7.6/1059 votes

    #5 - It Had to Be Mel

    Season 8 Episode 5 - Aired 10/30/1983

    A popular singer stops for directions at the diner and ends up proposing to Mel.

    Director: Marc Daniels

    Writer: N/A

  • The Over-the-Hill Girls
    6.3/1072 votes

    #6 - The Over-the-Hill Girls

    Season 8 Episode 6 - Aired 11/6/1983

    Both Carrie and Alice are turned down as singers by a supper club owner who thinks they're too old for the job.

    Director: Tom Trbovich

    Writer: N/A

  • Vera Gets Engaged
    7.8/1054 votes

    #7 - Vera Gets Engaged

    Season 8 Episode 7 - Aired 11/20/1983

    Who would have thought Vera would find love in a greasy spoon? Especially with a cop who just ticketed her for jaywalking.

    Director: Marc Daniels

    Writer: Bob Bendetson

  • Vera's Wedding
    7.6/1059 votes

    #8 - Vera's Wedding

    Season 8 Episode 8 - Aired 11/20/1983

    After a whirlwind courtship, Vera walks down the aisle with her intended.

    Director: Marc Daniels

    Writer: N/A

  • The Robot Wore Pink
    6.9/1059 votes

    #9 - The Robot Wore Pink

    Season 8 Episode 9 - Aired 12/18/1983

    After Alice quits in a huff, Mel replaces her with a very efficient and popular robot named Blanche.

    Director: Marc Daniels

    Writer: Peter Noah

  • 'Tis the Season to Be Jealous
    7.7/1058 votes

    #10 - 'Tis the Season to Be Jealous

    Season 8 Episode 10 - Aired 12/25/1983

    Working undercover as Santa Claus, Vera's new husband spots her kissing her former fiance.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Bob Bendetson

  • Tommy Goes Overboard
    7.7/1055 votes

    #11 - Tommy Goes Overboard

    Season 8 Episode 11 - Aired 1/1/1984

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    Director: Oz Scott

    Writer: N/A

  • Vera, the Horse Thief
    7.1/1059 votes

    #12 - Vera, the Horse Thief

    Season 8 Episode 12 - Aired 1/8/1984

    No one can corral Vera after she discovers that a miniature horse is being mistreated by its trainer.

    Director: John Pasquin

    Writer: Bob Bendetson

  • Jolene Throws a Curve
    7.2/1052 votes

    #13 - Jolene Throws a Curve

    Season 8 Episode 13 - Aired 1/15/1984

    Trophy winner Jolene throws Mel a curve when she won't pitch on his softball team.

    Director: Marc Daniels

    Writer: Sid Dorfman

  • Lies My Mother Told Me
    6.9/1051 votes

    #14 - Lies My Mother Told Me

    Season 8 Episode 14 - Aired 1/29/1984

    After 40 years, Mel learns that his mother lied when she told him his dog was a war hero.

    Director: Marc Daniels

    Writer: Sid Dorfman

  • Alice and the Devoted Dentist
    7.1/1049 votes

    #15 - Alice and the Devoted Dentist

    Season 8 Episode 15 - Aired 2/12/1984

    When Alice chips a tooth eating Mel's chili, he sends her to his dentist who takes one look at her X-rays and falls madly in love.

    Director: Marc Daniels

    Writer: N/A

  • Alice's Hot Air Romance
    7.4/1050 votes

    #16 - Alice's Hot Air Romance

    Season 8 Episode 16 - Aired 3/4/1984

    Alice gets a ride but hardly a rise out of a sexist ballonist whose hot air isn't confined to his balloon.

    Director: Marc Daniels

    Writer: Michael Cassutt

  • Dollars to Donuts
    7.3/1049 votes

    #17 - Dollars to Donuts

    Season 8 Episode 17 - Aired 3/11/1984

    After a winning first day at the track, Tommy bets he'll score in the betting business.

    Director: Oz Scott

    Writer: Stephen Sustarsic, David Adam Silverman

  • My Dinner with Debbie
    7.1/1053 votes

    #18 - My Dinner with Debbie

    Season 8 Episode 18 - Aired 3/18/1984

    By proving she's a better cook than Mel, Vera's acerbic landlady may have found the elusive way to his heart through his stomach.

    Director: Marc Daniels

    Writer: N/A

  • Vera's Fine Feathered Friends
    7.6/1050 votes

    #19 - Vera's Fine Feathered Friends

    Season 8 Episode 19 - Aired 3/25/1984

    Vera takes a tumble trying to rescue a nest of baby blue jays from the diner sign before Mel gets to them with a broom.

    Director: Marc Daniels

    Writer: Stephen Sustarsic, David Adam Silverman

  • Jolene is Stuck on Mel
    7.2/1052 votes

    #20 - Jolene is Stuck on Mel

    Season 8 Episode 20 - Aired 4/1/1984

    Jolene has second thoughts about marrying a TV game show host especially after a dab of permanent glue bonds her firmly to Mel.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Don't Play It Again, Elliot
    7.2/1050 votes

    #21 - Don't Play It Again, Elliot

    Season 8 Episode 21 - Aired 4/15/1984

    A gift piano comes between Vera and Elliot when she can't pry him away from it.

    Director: Nancy Walker, Marc Daniels

    Writer: N/A

  • Mel Spins His Wheels
    7.4/1049 votes

    #22 - Mel Spins His Wheels

    Season 8 Episode 22 - Aired 5/13/1984

    Mel disdains accommodating the handicapped until two sprained ankles give him a different view, from a wheelchair.

    Director: Marc Daniels

    Writer: Michael Poryes

  • Be It Ever So Crowded
    7.1/1050 votes

    #23 - Be It Ever So Crowded

    Season 8 Episode 23 - Aired 5/20/1984

    Vera and Elliot buy a charming old house that comes complete with fireplace, furniture and antiques one of which is a shocking surprise.

    Director: Marc Daniels

    Writer: Stephen Sustarsic, David Adam Silverman