Seasons & Episodes
Pilot
The series opens with innocent Vicki contemplating going out on a date with a pilot. She's even more worried about what
The Intruder
While her husband and children are away on a camping trip, Lois has Jan stay overnight due to the fact that a burglar ha
Roomies
Vicki's plans are ruined when tenants change their minds about moving out of an apartment which is to be hers. This pro
Fallen Idol
Vicki's father comes to town for a visit and Vicki is worried about his reaction to the skimpy outfits she must wear for
The Lois Affair
After having a big argument with her husband, Lois runs into her high school sweetheart who wants to pick up where they
Super-Mom
Jan wants to be able to afford to pay for ballet lessons for her daughter, so she picks up a second job, preparing invit
Cassie's Punctured Romance
Cassie is reluctant to stay with her latest boyfriend since falling in love is something that she is uncomfortable with.
Up On the Roof
The staff must stay calm when a fire breaks out in the hotel a few floor below the restaurant. They must also try to ke
Making the Grade
Jan makes a mistake when she accepts her economics professor's offer to go out on a date. However, when she tries to br
Our Man Barry
Dot and Vicki begin dating the same man which only aggravates the situation at the restaurant where Nancy imposes a cras
R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Lois learns that an invitation to speak to her daughter's class about working mothers was prompted by her daughter's ess
Kids
Jan and Lois have a ongoing debate over the discovery of a girlie magazine in the possesion of Lois's son.
You're Not Old, You're Fired
Nancy is unexpectedly fired from her hostess position at the restaurant. Her firing is not the only surprise as is the
Boys of Summer
The staff becomes infected with baseball fever, after a baseball team invades the restaurant.
All My Son
Sonny is surprised when a woman from his past surprises him with news that she's been thinking about him for the past 10
Of Mace and Men
After Maggie is mugged, the waitress go to lengths to protect themselves and begin carrying mace. However, after Dot is
The Wedding
A wedding being held at the restaurant is interrupted when the groom spots an old flame across the room, Cassie.
Second Time Around, Almost
Jan's ex-husband re-enters her life and fans an old flame in Jan, that she thought went out years ago.
Off the Top
The entire staff gets disheartening news when it is announced that the restaurant has been sold and will be turned into
Mann is Mann
Sonny's brother, Buddy, flies into town and instantly disrupts Sonny's life when he moves in with him. Buddy quickly be
Jealousy or Mildred Fierce
The girls and especially Nancy make strenuous efforts to keep Dennis from falling apart when his wife leaves him.
Young Love
A romance develops between 33 year old Jan and Maggie's 23 year old brother.
The Garden of Countess Natasha
Dot's new play opens and the rest of the staff have no good reviews to give her.
Falling in Love Again
Maggie is consumed with guilt after she begins a romance with a man, who happens to be the first man she's dated since h
Horsing Around
Gambling fever strikes after Jan overhears a tip from a jockey eating at the restaurant and her and Maggie begin betting
Strange Bedfellows
Dot's in the hospital with a relentless cheery roommate while the hotel is swamped with WWII veterans.
A Farewell to Arm
On the day of the biggest date of her life, Jan literally gets stuck at Maggie's garage sale.
Harassed
New to the big city, Amy begins receiving a series of threatening messages from a stalker, something she is totally unpr
Cassie's Cowboy
Cassie falls in love with a cowboy who is a millionaire and is shocked when she learns she also has to like him to be wi
Amy Big Girl Now
Amy gets a surprise visit from her father who has come to California to take his little girl back to Texas and away from
Desperate Hours
Terrorists from a Third World country take the restaurant hostage.
I Write the Songs
Sonny thinks he has struck gold with a record company and quits his job at the restaurant in a big way.
Jan's Engagment
Jan hits it off with a fan repair man who whisks her off her feet. Their relationship goes faster then she expected whe
From Russia with Love
A Russian, while visiting California, defects and locks himself in Cassie's locker, claiming he loves her.
The Prom Show
A prom is scheduled to take place at the restaurant but when the entertainment doesn't show up, Dot takes over as the en
The Wedding Show
Jan and Richie's wedding may be postponed when the judge fails to appear and it seems that the honeymoon may be a threes
Hail to the Chef
The President may visit the restaurant and everyone passes the security check, that is except Howard.
Eleven Angry Men and Dot
Dot serves jury duty and becomes the hold out juror. Meanwhile, Nancy and the other waitresses must deal with Dot's abs
Gender Gap
A sex discrimination suit is brought against the restaurant which forces Nancy to hire a obnoxious waiter.
Jealous Wife
Cassie's one night stand is a dream for her but it turns into a nightmare when she is publicly humiliated by the man's w
The Doctor Danny Show
During a date, Nancy suffers a hernia and when her physician discovers it, he insists that she have it operated on immed
Jewel Heist
A visiting princess becomes the target of terrorists who plan to make off with her extravagant diamond necklace. Howeve
The Jerks
The girls are forced to stay late and take inventory. This leads each girl to tell a story about the worst date they ev
Oddest Couple
Cassie, desperate for a new place to live, temporarily moves in with Sonny, and the rumors fly.
Dot's Puppy
Dot gets a noisy puppy after her cat dies and Sonny quits rather than miss a date with a roller derby queen.
Dinner with Deedee
Jan is not looking forward to a visit from an old friend who has always outclassed her in every aspect of life.
Jump
Cassie questions a man for the reason why he constantly refuses to leave her a tip only to discover he works for the IRS
America's Sweetheart
Dot's relationship with a cartoonist makes the papers when he uses her as a model for a new character in his comic strip
Mann Act
Sonny contemplates his final days after dating a mobster's moll. The mobster found out and has made an appointment to v
The Roof Show
On a night when everyone wants to leave early, the majority of the staff systematically becomes trapped on the roof, lea
The Bar
Amy is feeling lonely so to pick up her spirits, the girls take her out to a singles bar. However, each one of the girl
The Reunion Show
Newly married Jan is set to attend her high school reunion and is thrilled that she will get to see her old boyfriend, o
Surprise
Jan's birthday is coming up but Amy has not such a nice surprise for Jan, after she becomes convinced that Richie is hav
Nancy's Sister
Nancy is not to pleased with a visit from her sister, Gloria, and things don't improve when Nancy becomes convinced that
Night at the Iguana
After their car breaks down, while on a trip to Las Vegas, Sonny and the girls check into a hotel. A hotel that is run
Family Feud
Divorcees are coming out of the wood work when Dot's mother and Jan's father come for a visit and hit it off.
The Dot and Howard Show
After going out one evening to a social event, Dot and Howard begin a series of dates that everyone becomes convinced th
Farewell, My Sonny
The hotel hosts a murder mystery but things turn surprisingly real when Sonny becomes the prime suspect in a murder.
Critic's Choice
A long time rival and food critic of Howard's visits the hotel which puts Howard's job and relationship with Nancy in je
Richie's Sculpture
Richie's new sculpture is a smash success and agrees to let it be displayed in the restaurant. His success crumbles, ho
Sonny's Oil (a.k.a.) The Oil Show
Sonny strikes oil and with the help from a shady investor, tries to convince the girls to go in on an oil investment.
Nancy's Birthday Party
Nancy drops heavy hints about her upcoming birthday and expects a party to be thrown. Meanwhile, Jan and Richie fight an
The Evictables
Thanks to Jan's advice, Ginger is evicted from her apartment after withholding the rent to force the landlord to repaint
Ginger's Baby
Ginger babysits for a friend who later strands Ginger with the baby who takes him to work. Meanwhile, Sonny car-sits fo
Bachelor Party
Howard's naive niece visits and begins dating Sonny. Something Howard is determind to put an end to.
Amy's Rusty
Amy feels guilty for being unwed so she decides to reunite with an old flame. Meanwhile, Dot sells skin care products.
Dot's Priest
Dot is slightly unnerved by an old boyfriend who's becoming a priest and is questioning his commitment.
The Dickie Doodle Show
Jan Murray plays a former children's show host whose fan club dinner clashes with Nancy's meeting with a vice president
The Howie Show
South Pacific natives arrive to worship the person they consider a supreme being, Howard. Meanwhile, Nancy challenges t
The Dot Quits Show
Dot quits to become a full-time unemployed actress. Meanwhile, Sonny writes a musical based on Attila the Hun and Ginge
The Two Guys Show
Ginger weighs the merits of two boyfriends while Howard weighs offers from other restaurants.
A Romantic Comedy
A romantic evening alone in the hotel is anything but for Jan and Richie, who weather interruptions from the restaurant
Manhandling
Fur flies after Ginger buys Jan's car and Amy asks Dot to act as a go-between with a handsome new employee.
Nancy's Shrink
Nancy reviews her relationships with her employees during a visit to her psychiatrist.
Till Death Do Us Part
Sonny's in love and plans to marry if his fiancee can get to the church on time. Meanwhile, Howard prepares for a visit
Her Back to the Future
As the staff prepares for a wedding reception, Nancy dozes off and has a bizarre dream about her own marriage, ten years
No, My Darling Daughter
When Ellen, Jan's daughter, has a date with a senior, all the waitresses worry. Meanwhile, Howard asks Nancy for $900 t
Sweet Charity
Dot's in charge of a children's play ""Little Red Riding Hood"" but when the cast is quarentined with the chicken pox, t
Killing of Sister Dot
Dot is thrilled about her new part on a soap opera until she realizes her character is in imminent danger of being kille
The Date Show
Nancy has just the solution to Howard's mid-life crisis: she invites him to a square dance, and she won't take no for an
Search and Strike
Nancy is having a bad week: hotel management wants her to search the waitresses' lockers, and Howard wants her to back o
The Vegas Show (1)
When singer Jack Jones checks into the hotel for a few days, he strikes up a friendship with Nancy and invites her to La
The Vegas Show (2)
When a jealous Howard follows Nancy to Las Vegas, he's horrified to find her gambling at a blackjack table with a lounge
The Sonny's Mother Show
Sonny's dreading an impending visit from his mother: she's never forgivin him for becoming a lounge singer instead of a
Strictly Personal
Dot doesn't get quite the response she had hoped for after placing an ad in the personals column.
A Pen Pal for Your Thoughts
The prison pen pal whom Amy has been writing too has surprising news for her, he's getting out of prison. The even bigg
Twelve Angry Women
Sonny manages to infuriate an entire table of feminists while Dot starts dating one of Amy's ex-boyfriends.
Skin Deep
After seeing Howard flirting with a much younger woman, Nancy begins considering having a face lift.
Everyone's a Critic
Dot has a monumental case of jitters on the opening night of her new play on account of her journalist boyfriend is assi
Take Back Your Mink
Richie hits the big money which lands Jan in a mink coat. However, is his sudden success short lived?
The One About the Tattooed Lady
Nancy's cousin, Grace, stops by for a visit but that's not the only surprise for Nancy, her cousin is covered from head
Daddy's Little Girl
Jan has hopes of reuniting her divorced parents but there is one hitch in her plan, her father is newly engaged.
Ginger's Grandmother Show
Ginger's grandmother shows up on Ginger's doorstep, complaining that her son won't let her drive anymore. Meanwhile, So
Dot's Hope
When Dot's friend comes to Hollywood seeking fame and fortune, Dot gets her a job in the restaurant washing dishes.
The Amy and Louie Show
Sonny sees red when Amy finally agrees to go on a date, but not with him but with his friend Louie. Meanwhile, Ginger i
Ginger and the Senator
Ginger's efforts to campaign for her favorite senator makes front-page news when she's photographed sitting on his lap.
Healings, Nothing More Than Healings
Sonny becomes an instant hero after saving a choking victim by administering the Heimlich maneuver. Meanwhile, Nancy an
The No Guys Show
Ginger's in quandry: her perfect boyfriend wants to tie the knot, but she's not ready to settle down.
The Waiting Game
The waitresses wax philosophic when a journalist interviews them about the pros and cons of their careers.
Tune In, Tune Out
Jan feels that her relationship with Richie is in a rut, so to spice it up, she borrows a blond wig from Dot. However,
Pistol Packin' Mama
Roomates, Ginger and Amy, may be no more after Ginger discovers Amy keeps a gun, something Ginger refuses to have in the
The Nancy and Roscoe Show
Nancy and Howard's marriage is put to the test when Nancy falls for Howard's old navy buddy.
The Jan's Pregnant Show
Richie's aspiration to move to North Dakota is put to a halt by Jan who announces she's pregnant.
Never Trust Anyone Under 40
Louie throws Sonny a surprise 40th birthday party that ages Howard a few years.
The New Guy Show
Ginger encounters the unexpected when she telephones a wedding photographer for a date. Meanwhile, Sonny's agent buys h
Rear Window
Dot's habit of neighbor watching entangles her in what appears to be a woman's murder.
You Do Voodoo
Jan tries to ward off a developer's plans to build a mini-mall in her neighborhood and Ginger uses a book of voodoo spel
The Amy and Bobby Show
Amy dates a man who wants to take her on the road to salvation. Meanwhile, Howard unknowingly buys Nancy some hot merch
Dot Casts Off
Dot accepts a job as a casting assistant and has a difficult task of auditioning a friend.
A Very Scary It's a Living
Dot has been cast in a slasher movie and she studies up by watching a batch of slasher films. This leads her to have a
The Ginger's Mother Show
Ginger's successful career oriented mother comes for a visit and Ginger is reluctant to discuss her career as a waitress
Mike Fright
Sonny feels threatened when a temporary replacement turns out to be a success.
He Never Sang for His Father
Sonny is ecstatic when his sexy hairdresser agrees to move in with him. However, getting to first base gets a bit hard
Just Say Yes
Amy anguishes over what she should do with her Valentine's Day present from Bobby Lee, the key to his hotel room.
Wedding, Wedding
Amy and Ginger decide to have a double wedding at the restaurant.
The Dark at the Top of the Top
Nancy is in favor of the new hotel manager's ideas that is until she's replaced with Dot.
My Little Red Book
Sonny finds a little black book that leads him to intrigue and a red-hot lady.
Matchmaker, Matchmaker
Phil sets Sonny up with a new singing partner while Dot employs a marriage broker.
A Very Special It's a Living
Jan goes into premature labor and with her life and the baby's life in danger, she has a dream about being visited by a
The Sonny and Dot Show
Dot and Sonny are both feeling lonely, so thet stay late at the restaurant to cry on each other's shoulder.
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