The Dick Van Dyke Show
The Dick Van Dyke Show is an American sitcom created by Carl Reiner that aired on CBS from 1961 to 1966. Dick Van Dyke stars as Rob Petrie, the head writer for a fictional television variety show, juggling the absurdities of the writers' room with the gentle chaos of home life in New Rochelle alongside his wife Laura, played by Mary Tyler Moore. The series pioneered a modern, naturalistic style of sitcom storytelling, interweaving workplace comedy with domestic scenes and building each episode around character rather than gimmick. The first season's 30 episodes were never copyrighted and entered the public domain, which is why they can be streamed here freely.
Season 1
The Sick Boy and the Sitter
Rob and Laura scramble for a sitter when Ritchie falls ill the same night Rob is expected at a network function.
My Blonde-Haired Brunette
Laura dyes her hair blonde on a whim and then hides the result from Rob, with predictably comic consequences.
Sally and the Lab Technician
Sally agrees to a blind date with a lab technician and finds herself unexpectedly smitten.
Washington vs. the Bunny
Rob and Ritchie clash over the fate of a pet rabbit, turning the Petrie household into a small diplomatic crisis.
Oh How We Met on the Night That We Danced
Rob recounts to Ritchie the story of how he and Laura first met and fell in love.
Harrison B. Harding of Camp Crowder, Mo.
An army buddy from Camp Crowder turns up at Rob's door, stirring up old memories and new suspicions.
Jealousy!
Rob's jealousy flares when Laura spends time with an old flame, testing the couple's usual good humor.
To Tell or Not to Tell
Laura weighs whether to tell Rob a secret she's been keeping, while Rob jumps to his own conclusions.
The Unwelcome Houseguest
Rob is stuck playing reluctant host to a houseguest who shows no sign of leaving.
The Meershatz Pipe
Rob's obsession with a prized meerschaum pipe leads to a misunderstanding with Laura.
Forty-Four Tickets
Rob has to round up forty-four tickets for a show, enlisting the whole neighborhood in the effort.
Empress Carlotta's Necklace
Rob buys Laura a necklace with a dubious history, then worries over whether she'll love it or loathe it.
Sally is a Girl
The writers finally start treating Sally like a woman instead of one of the boys, with mixed results.
Buddy, Can You Spare a Job?
Buddy considers leaving the show for another job, sending the writers' room into a panic.
Where Did I Come From?
Ritchie's innocent question about where babies come from sends Rob and Laura scrambling for the right answer.
The Curious Thing About Women
Rob turns Laura's habit of snooping through his things into material for a sketch, to her dismay.
Punch Thy Neighbor
A misunderstanding over a borrowed item escalates until Rob is expected to throw a punch.
Who Owes Who What?
Rob and a neighbor feud over a small debt, each insisting the other owes money.
The Talented Neighborhood
Rob organizes a neighborhood talent show and discovers that talent is in short supply.
A Word a Day
Ritchie's new habit of using a fancy word a day creates confusion around the Petrie house.
The Boarder Incident
The Petries take in a boarder, whose presence upsets the household's careful balance.
Father of the Week
Rob is honored at Ritchie's school and worries that his job sounds less impressive than the other fathers'.
The Twizzle
A new dance craze called the Twizzle sweeps through the neighborhood, leaving Rob hopelessly behind.
One Angry Man
Rob holds out as the lone dissenter on a jury, much to Laura's exasperation.
Where You Been, Fassbinder?
Rob tracks down a long-lost friend named Fassbinder, only to find the reunion isn't what he imagined.
I Am My Brother's Keeper
Rob's brother comes to stay, bringing chaos and a test of fraternal loyalty.
The Sleeping Brother
The visit from Rob's brother continues, with sibling rivalries surfacing at odd hours.
The Bad Old Days
Rob and Laura reminisce about their early married years, when money was tight and tempers shorter.
Sol and the Sponsor
Rob has to charm a nervous sponsor named Sol, with the show's budget riding on the lunch.
The Return of Happy Spangler
An old comedy writer reappears hoping for a job, forcing Rob to weigh loyalty against talent.
Details
- Years
- 1961–1966
- Seasons
- 5
- Episodes
- 30
- Genres
- Comedy, Family
- Rating
- 8.3/10
- Status
- Public Domain
- Studio
- Calvada Productions
- Director
- Carl Reiner
