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The Dick Van Dyke Show S2E11 — A Bird in the Head Hurts

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The Dick Van Dyke Show•Season 2•Episode 11

A Bird in the Head Hurts

7.5/10 · 327 votesDec 5, 196225 min

Ranked #19 of 32 in Season 2•−0.1 vs season avg

Ritchie claims he is being attacked by a giant woodpecker, but Rob and Laura are convinced it’s just a bid for attention.

Directed byJohn Rich

Written byCarl Reiner

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Season 2 Episodes32

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Cast5

Dick Van Dyke

Dick Van Dyke

Rob Petrie

Mary Tyler Moore

Mary Tyler Moore

Laura Petrie

Rose Marie

Rose Marie

Sally Rogers

Morey Amsterdam

Morey Amsterdam

Buddy Sorrell

L

Larry Mathews

Richie Petrie

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Carl Reiner

Carl Reiner

Writer

John Rich

John Rich

Director

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Episode Summary

"A Bird in the Head Hurts" is episode 11 of The Dick Van Dyke Show season 2. It scored 7.5/10 from 327 votes, ranking #19 of 32 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by John Rich and written by Carl Reiner, it aired on December 5, 1962.

Next: E12 · Gesundheit, Darling Best of Season 2