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In the fictional town of Fernwood, Ohio, suburban housewife Mary Hartman seeks the kind of domestic perfection promised by Reader’s Digest and TV commercials. Instead she finds herself suffering the slings and arrows of outrageous

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman Season 1 Episode 36 - Episode 036
    5.6/10(20 votes)

    S1:E36

    This episode is a review of the events that took place in the first thirty-five episodes.

    Director:Jim Drake
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman Season 2 Episode 149 - Episode 279
    6.6/10(14 votes)

    S2:E149

    Merle wants money from the Guardian Party for his presidential campaign, and Vernon suggests he persuade Mary to accept cheaper Nat Dearborn as Tom's attorney. Wanda brings Mary dinner and wonders what Merle's agenda is when he shows up at Mary's. Tom warns Dennis away from Mary again. Wanda visits Tom and reassures him that Dennis is in Mary's past. Texas tempts Tom off the wagon before his visit with the psychiatrist. As Reverend Buryfield begins Wild Child's baptism, Loretta realizes he needs a proper name.

    Director:Jim Drake
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman Season 2 Episode 93 - Episode 223
    7.0/10(16 votes)

    S2:E93

    George is incensed when he discovers that Grandpa Larkin and Barbie had illicit sex in his house. Heather and Cathy have a candid chat about sex. Mary reveals to Tom that she's been hired to work on the assembly line. Vernon assigns Mary to work between Texas and Tiny, and Mary instantly causes problems on the line by depressing Tiny. Cookie forces Pat to help her hold up the Capri Lounge, but Pat only manages to steal a jar of maraschino cherries, buttered popcorn, and free drink tokens.

    Director:Jim Drake
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman Season 2 Episode 95 - Episode 225
    7.2/10(15 votes)

    S2:E95

    Mary is angry when Cathy admits that Heather went out on a date. Pat reaches out to Mary for help. Heather and Little Garth slip into the Gimble home and sleep together. Lila defends Wanda to Merle, and proclaims she's saving her kisses for the right man. When he comes on very strong, Cathy insists that Howie court her with picnics and miniature golf. Mary tells Pat that Little Garth is cured of bed-wetting, and the fugitives meet gypsies Zorrina and Godza in the woods outside Fernwood.

    Director:Jim Drake
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman Season 2 Episode 3 - Episode 133
    7.3/10(16 votes)

    S2:E3

    Dr. Williams reveals to Mary that Tom signed her commitment papers. Grandpa Larkin suggests that Cathy turn go to George with news of her pregnancy. Charlie begs Nurse Nugent to tell him if he lost his manhood. Fletch realizes Chester stole the missing plutonium, which Chester says can level all of southern Ohio. Wanda asks Mary to be in charge of the ward while she's out on a weekend furlough.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ann Marcus

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  6. Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman Season 2 Episode 90 - Episode 220
    7.3/10(15 votes)

    S2:E90

    Hired by the Fernwood jail, Mary gets on the matron's bad side by fraternizing with Pat. Wanda is non-plussed to catch Merle and Lila getting passionate on the sofa, and Merle is appalled that Wanda hired Lila to satisfy both of their needs. Cathy and Martha explain to Harold Clemens that they plan to make extra money by giving tours at the Shumway house, which has been designated an historical landmark. Pat is tormented by a nightmare in which Garth taunts her while she awaits death in the electric chair. Cookie strongly urges Pat to join her in breaking out of jail.

    Director:Jim Drake
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman Season 1 Episode 23 - Episode 023
    7.4/10(26 votes)

    S1:E23

    Mary is served with a summons by Sergeant Foley, along with a much more personal invitation. Blanche and Leroy discuss the Hartman's problems. Grandpa has his day in court.

    Director:Jim Drake
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman Season 2 Episode 140 - Episode 270
    7.4/10(15 votes)

    S2:E140

    Charlie and Loretta find Wild Child on their doorstep. Vernon phones Charlie and lures him to the meeting at the intersection of Hidden Bay Road and Birch Bark. Mary begs Charlie for help in stopping an armed and dangerous Tom. George rejects Mary's fears that Tom's in over his head. Texas sets fire to Dewey's house, and when Tom tries to stop them, Vernon knocks him unconscious.

    Director:Jim Drake
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman Season 2 Episode 142 - Episode 272
    7.4/10(14 votes)

    S2:E142

    Charlie breaks the bad news about Tom to Loretta, and she shares her concerns about Wild Child. Wanda offers Mary a fur for not sharing what she read in Wanda's diary. Mary doesn't believe Tom's claims that Texas and Vernon are responsible for setting him up. Mary decides to accept Merle's job offer to help make ends meet while Tom's in jail. Texas taunts Tom. Merle advises Mary to let justice run its natural course in Tom's case.

    Director:Jim Drake
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman Season 2 Episode 146 - Episode 276
    7.4/10(14 votes)

    S2:E146

    Tom warns Dennis away from Mary, but Dennis insists he has no intention of seeing her. Charlie, Mac, and George ponder a temporary insanity plea for Tom. Merle's anxious to talk about his plans to run for president in 1980, but Wanda's preoccupied with Tom's murder rap. George's suggestion that Tom needs a psychiatrist before an attorney leads Mary to a painful realization.

    Director:Jim Drake
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman Season 1 Episode 9 - Episode 009
    7.5/10(36 votes)

    S1:E9

    Immediately after recording her demo, Loretta begins suffering from fainting spells; Mary becomes jealous of one of Tom's coworkers; Heather escapes police protection.

    Director:Joan Darling
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman Season 1 Episode 19 - Episode 019
    7.5/10(28 votes)

    S1:E19

    Mary deals with the aftermath of her ordeal. Charlie looks after Loretta, while Mary is furious with Tom.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman Season 1 Episode 43 - Episode 043
    7.5/10(24 votes)

    S1:E43

    Leroy is worried sick. Mae talks to Tom about Mary. Leroy Fedders gets into his last bowl of chicken soup.

    Director:Jim Drake
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman Season 1 Episode 56 - Episode 056
    7.5/10(17 votes)

    S1:E56

    Mary is too busy preparing food products without food to care about Cathy's relationship with Dennis. Loretta receives a phone call from another Mrs. Haggers. Mona arrives at the Hartman house to carry out Mary's plan. Loretta confronts Charlie about his past.

    Director:Jim Drake
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman Season 1 Episode 67 - Episode 067
    7.5/10(19 votes)

    S1:E67

    Mary feels awful and Roberta says "great." Mary tells Dennis he must forget Cathy. Mary confides in Cathy, who hates her.

    Director:Jim Drake
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman Season 1 Episode 104 - Episode 104
    7.5/10(17 votes)

    S1:E104

    Loretta entertains a dinner guest and gets a direct line to the Lord. Cathy has some church dealings of her own. Mary talks to Howard about the only sensible thing to do, then takes a journey through his childhood.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman Season 2 Episode 4 - Episode 134
    7.5/10(16 votes)

    S2:E4

    Dr. Fermin has answers for Charlie, but it doesn't put the patient's mind to rest. Martha explains to Grandpa Larkin the facts surrounding George's mysterious disappearance. Merle attempts to buy Jimmy Joe's forgiveness with a television set. Wanda leaves the ward in Mary's capable hands

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ann Marcus

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  18. Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman Season 2 Episode 75 - Episode 205
    7.5/10(15 votes)

    S2:E75

    Harold Clemens interviews Mary about the Olinski report, but she's more interested in gardening with garbage. Merle and Wanda disagree about her endorsement of Mae's research. Disgusted by Clemens' newspaper article, the men at the plant vow to organize a plan to win the battle of the sexes. Mac proposes marriage to Loretta. The Shumways discuss finances and the Olinski report. An excited Charlie shouts that Loretta has been found.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman Season 2 Episode 97 - Episode 227
    7.5/10(15 votes)

    S2:E97

    Wanda explains to a disgusted Merle how Lila provides something that he doesn't, but when Merle suggests it's grounds for divorce, Wanda retires to the bedroom with him, leaving Lila alone on the living room sofa. Loretta orders Charlie's favorite pizza and puts on her shortest nightie, but Charlie rejects her in favor of a night out with Mac. A real estate agent tells Mary that he's been given approval by Pat's mother Mrs. Welch to sell the Gimble home. Mary invites Texas, Tiny, and Vernon over for a game of poker, and the evening turns into a total disaster when she spills employee secrets to Vernon.

    Director:Jim Drake
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman Season 2 Episode 105 - Episode 235
    7.5/10(16 votes)

    S2:E105

    Charlie reassures Loretta that it's just the two of them, but Mac interrupts with breakfast and a declaration that they're one big, happy family. Texas and Tiny give Mary the unwritten rules of assembly workers, and she breaks them. Howie reveals to Martha that he's an investigative reporter working on a story about underground groups. Mary pays a very crowded visit to Merle, Wanda, and Lila. Baby disappears while Cathy washes clothes at the launderette.

    Director:Jim Drake
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman Season 2 Episode 147 - Episode 277
    7.5/10(13 votes)

    S2:E147

    Vernon persuades the GGG men to hire Nat Dearborn to defend Tom, but Texas would rather shoot him. Dennis makes an official visit to the Haggers house after a neighbor's complaint about Wild Child. Mary goes to see Tom in jail and realizes that it's just like breakfast at their kitchen table. Loretta broaches the subject of Dennis with Mary but is interrupted by Vernon, who tells her that Nat Dearborn has accepted Tom's case.

    Director:Jim Drake
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman Season 2 Episode 154 - Episode 284
    7.5/10(13 votes)

    S2:E154

    George chooses a new path in life as an inventor. Loretta and Charlie ponder names for Wild Child, and Mary suggests Johnny Doe. Nat reassures Mary that he thinks Tom can't be proven guilty of murder. Texas accidentally turns the Capri into a drive-in lounge. Wanda visits Tom in jail, and her comfort turns to passion.

    Director:Jim Drake
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman Season 2 Episode 155 - Episode 285
    7.5/10(13 votes)

    S2:E155

    After Wild Child runs into the street and is nearly hit by a car, Ms. Finken isn't sure he's safe with Charlie and Loretta. Vernon and Texas promise Tom that Mary and Heather will be in danger if he implicates them in the murder. The courtroom is left stunned when Tom takes the witness stand and makes a shocking declaration.

    Director:Jim Drake
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman Season 2 Episode 159 - Episode 289
    7.5/10(11 votes)

    S2:E159

    Heather wants Mary's blood for tests to prove they're not related. Mac surprises Martha with dinner and persuades her to have an affair with him. Heather babysits Johnny Doe and fails to teach him how to get with it. Johnny Doe's tears make Charlie and Loretta realize he may not be happy with them. Mary agrees to meet Dennis and parents at the Capri for cocktails. Cathy drops by the Capri, where two familiar looking widows are in tears. Cathy and Martha aren't talking to each other about Mac, Mary throwing herself at Dennis, and the Jewish Indian dying in the Shumway kitchen.

    Director:Jim Drake
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 005
    7.6/10(45 votes)

    S1:E5

    Word begins to spread that Heather knows more about the Lombardi murders than she's telling; Cathy gets fired; Mary receives a threatening phone call about Heather.

    Director:Joan Darling
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Episode 036" is the worst rated episode of "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman". It scored 5.6/10 based on 20 votes. Directed by Jim Drake and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/23/1976. This episode scored 1.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Episode 279".