The New Dick Van Dyke Show Season 1, Episode 26: The Former Mr. Preston

Smoke Rings

A chimp who blows smoke rings appears on Dick's talk show; Dick smokes along with the chimp on air. After the show, Dick realizes he is hooked on smoking again and solicits help from his wife and family, also struggling with the habit.

30 min

A Star Ain't Born

Dick gets invited to Hollywood for a screen test to become a co-star on a new TV show. Dick prepares for the test but doubts his ability to become an actor.

30 min

Mid-term Dinner

Dick and Jenny are happy that 16 year old son Dan is bringing a girlfriend to dinner. But when Dan appears with Judy, an African American, the senior members of the family must examine their beliefs.

30 min

Everything from 'A to Z'

Annie takes an inappropriate book to school that was intended for Dick to discuss on his talk show.

30 min

The Tennis Pro

Dick becomes jealous of Jenny's tennis instructor. Skip and Jenny play doubles at the club, winning every game. When their babysitter gets sick, Dick volunteers to stay home with Annie. Skip brought a bottle of sparkling wine and Dick drinks it all.

30 min

A House Is Not a Home, Yet

Jenny puts a down-payment on house the Preston's regard as their dream house.

30 min

The Replacement

To improve Dick's ratings, sidekick Danny is added to the show, which proves too successful. Dick, suffering from a cold, fears that he will be replaced. When Dick's doctor tells him to stay home to recover, Danny fills in for him. Carl Reiner appears as himself.

30 min

Queasy Rider

Dick decides to get a motorcycle, much to Jenny's dismay.

30 min

The Storm

The Prestons end up with a house full of unexpected guests when a violent storms strands people. This includes a priest and a nun turning sleeping arrangements into a difficult situation.

30 min

The Conductor and the Lady

A famous conductor who is a guest on Dick's show is invited to the Preston's for dinner.

30 min

Off and Running

30 min

Room with a View

30 min

Linda, Linda, Linda

An ever-helpful Dick promises a young starlet a world record. To Jenny's dismay, the record is for the longest TV kiss.

30 min

Pepito from Mexico

Someone's playing Robin Hood with the Prestons' items. Unfortunately, it seems to be an inside job.

30 min

Bernie Did It

After fighting with his business manager, Dick must negotiate his own contract with the station manager.

30 min

Annie Get Your Bike

This flashback episode focuses on the calamities that ensue when Jenny goes into labor. Also, Annie feels ignored because of the baby's arrival; and Lucas falls off his new bike, breaking his nose.

30 min

What Is Your Husband Doing Tomorrow?

30 min

The Birth

Already nervous about impending fatherhood Dick is concerned when Jenny brings home Debbie, a pregnant hitchhiker.

30 min

The Split

Dick plays marriage counselor when Bernie and Carol split up over the issue of having children.

30 min

The Harry Award

Dick is excited when he learns he's to receive a prestigious award. But Dick changes his attitude after learning the presentation is held at a country club that practices racial discrimination leaving him with a dilemma.

30 min

People's Choice

30 min

After the Ball Is Over

Mike's ex-husband returns. Is he really reformed?

30 min

Running Bear and Moskowitz

30 min

The Telethon

When the talent for the television station's telethon doesn't show up, it's up to Dick and the gang to carry it off.

30 min

Sobriety Test

Dick agrees to a drinking test for his show, that shows the evils of drinking, but while under the influence he says a few things about marriage that Jenny does not find funny

30 min

Guess Who's Coming to Seder

30 min

Headaches

30 min

Bernie's House

When the house next to the Preston's comes up for sale, it's hard for them to admit they don't want Bernie and Carol to buy it.

30 min

The Game

Bernie comes up with a game show he is sure will be a winner for the network, if he can only sell the idea.

30 min