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Rhoda•Season 5•Episode 9

The Total Brenda

7.2/10 · 36 votesDec 9, 197830 min

Ranked #11 of 12 in Season 5•−0.2 vs season avg

When Benny starts to feel down-and-out, Brenda tries to cheer him up by catering to his every whim.

Directed byNancy Walker

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Seasons5

Season 5 Episodes12

Martin Doesn't Live Here Anymore

In Search of Martin

Rhoda vs. Ida

Brenda Gets Engaged

Meet the Goodwins

Ida's Roommate

Martin Comes Home

Jack's New Image

E9 7.2Now viewing

The Total Brenda

The Date in the Iron Mask

Martin Swallows His Heart

Brenda Runs Away

Cast5

Valerie Harper

Valerie Harper

Rhoda Morgenstern

Julie Kavner

Julie Kavner

Brenda Morgenstern

Kenneth McMillan

Kenneth McMillan

Jack Doyle

W

Wil Albert

Gus

Lorenzo Music

Lorenzo Music

Carlton the Doorman (voice)

Crew1

Nancy Walker

Nancy Walker

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Total Brenda" is episode 9 of Rhoda season 5. It scored 7.2/10 from 36 votes, ranking #11 of 12 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Nancy Walker, it aired on December 9, 1978.

Next: E10 · The Date in the Iron Mask Best of Season 5