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Alice•Season 8•Episode 14

Lies My Mother Told Me

6.0/10 · 45 votesJan 29, 198430 min

Ranked #23 of 23 in Season 8•−0.7 vs season avg

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

Directed byMarc Daniels

Written bySid Dorfman

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Seasons9

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Season 8 Episodes23

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

Crew2

S

Sid Dorfman

Writer

Marc Daniels

Marc Daniels

Director

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Episode Summary

"Lies My Mother Told Me" is episode 14 of Alice season 8. It scored 6.0/10 from 45 votes, ranking #23 of 23 episodes this season (season average 6.7). Directed by Marc Daniels and written by Sid Dorfman, it aired on January 29, 1984.

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