I'm Dickens, He's Fenster Season 1, Episode 19: Mr. Takeover

A Small Matter of Being Fired

Mr. Bannister needs a new foreman for a construction project. Arch says that Harry's got the job in the bag, but Harry is not so sure.

30 min

Nurse Dickens

Kate is working part-time as a nurse, but Harry's not too sure that it's a healthy idea. He's afraid that his wife will meet too many of those handsome young doctors at the hospital.

30 min

The Double Life of Mel Warshaw

Harry and Arch are doing carpentry work at the Post Office when they come across some old government wanted posters. The mug shots of one of the fugitives look exactly like their pal Mel Warshaw.

30 min

Harry, the Father Image

Arch has become engaged to his latest girlfriend, Joan, but Harry isn't so sure that Joan is the right mate for his buddy.

30 min

Part-Time Friend

Harry always thought Arch was his best friend, but now he's not so sure. It seems that Arch has been saying some uncomplimentary things about Harry while talking in his sleep...

30 min

The Acting Game

The acting game is turning Harry into a nervous wreck. A tool company is looking for a carpenter to do a TV commercial--and Harry's been informed that he's being considered for the part.

30 min

The Toupee Story

Mr. Bannister is in bad shape--he's unsure of himself and has a difficult time making up his mind. Harry and Arch are annoyed because Bannister's indecision has forced them to put in extra hours at work.

30 min

A Wolf in Friend's Clothing

30 min

Party, Party, Who's Got The Party?

Harry complains about the way Arch is always mooching off his friends and having dinner at their houses. In order to make up for his social obligations, Arch agrees to throw a big party--at Harry's. (TV Guide)

30 min

The Yellow Badge of Courage

What with phone calls and visits, Arch has been spending most of his work day with girlfriends.

30 min

The Joke

The company is to be presented with a safety award, and Mr. Bannister chooses Harry to deliver the acceptance speech.

30 min

Love Me, Love My Dog

30 min

Here's to the Three of Us

Harry and Kate are throwing a party just for their married friends, and Harry's afraid that Arch's feelings will be hurt when he finds out that he hasn't been invited.

30 min

Get Off My Back

30 min

How Not to Succeed in Business

Arch convinces Harry that they should quit their carpentry jobs and go into business for themselves. (TV Guide)

30 min

The Godfathers

30 min

The Carpenters Four

Harry is put in charge of rounding up the entertainment for the Carpenters' Welfare Fund show after he criticizes the job Mulligan did for last year's program. (TV Guide)

30 min

The Great Valenciaga

Mulligan's beautiful sister Molly comes to town and he vows to protect her from the community's ""wolves."" (TV Guide)

30 min

Have Car, Will Quarrel

30 min

Say It With Pictures

Arch and Harry decide to replace the outmoded carpenters' manual with a new one of their own--text by Harry, photographs by Arch. (TV Guide)

30 min

Senior Citizen Charlie

30 min

The Bet

Some carpenters backing Arch, and some painters supporting Orville make a bet--that their respective Romeos can get a date with glamorous Margo Carlyle. (TV Guide)

30 min

The Syndicate

30 min

Is There a Doctor in the House?

Arch has a new romantic interest--a gorgeous nurse named Beverly, who is under the impression that Arch is a doctor. (TV Guide)

30 min

Harry, the Contractor

30 min

Table Tennis, Anyone?

The carpenters form a team to compete in an industrial ping-pong league--and choose Harry as their captain. (TV Guide)

30 min

Kick Me, Kate

Harry is upset because Kate trusts him completely and never shows signs of jealousy--he thinks that maybe she doesn't love him anymore. (TV Guide)

30 min

Number One Son

Mel believes that he's a disappointment to his son Ralph, so Arch and Harry suggest that he take the boy on a man-to-man camping trip. (TV Guide)

30 min

Big Opening at the Hospital

Kate is going to sing in a hospital benefit show and Harry's afraid that a talent scout will spot Kate and make her into a big star. (TV Guide)

30 min

King Archibald the First

Arch becomes romantically involved with the maid of a visiting foreign princess -- not realizing the girl is really Princess Mara in disguise. (TV Guide)

30 min

Hotel Fenster

Arch's place is turned into a haven for harassed husbands when Mel, Mulligan and Harry decide to spend the night after arguments with their wives. (TV Guide)

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