Season 5

01 Mel and the Green Machine Episode 12nd November 1980 An automated bank teller accidentally spews out $24,675 to an astonished but delighted Mel. 02 Dog Day Evening Episode 29th November 1980 After his safe is stolen, Mel rents the services of two very efficient guard dogs. 03 Vegas (1) Episode 316th November 1980 Robert Goulet makes an appearance when Vera wins a free trip to Las Vegas and Alice, Mel and Belle tag along to try their luck. 04 Vegas (2) Episode 416th November 1980 Mel may get his diner back if Belle can get Robert Goulet to perform for a Las Vegas casino owner but when it seems she can't get him, Alice steps in and impersonates him. 05 Vera's Aunt Agatha Episode 523rd November 1980 Vera's Aunt Agatha, a freewheeling sexagenarian, makes a pit stop in Phoenix while motorcycling to Mexico. This prompts Vera to make a life altering decision, whether or not to ride off into the sunset with her aunt. 06 Tommy's T.K.O. Episode 630th November 1980 Against Alce's expressed wishes, Mel secretly teaches Tommy how to take care of a school bully. 07 The New Improved Mel Episode 77th December 1980 The sparsely attended funeral of a buddy persuade Mel to become Mr. Nice Guy and ensure a decent turnout at his own burial. 08 Carrie Sings the Blues Episode 821st December 1980 Mel's mother is singing the blues because her husband of six months has just left her. 09 Henry's Bitter Half Episode 94th January 1981 Henry's convinced that his wife of 20 years is suddenly being nice because she's having an affair, so he tells her he's having one too, with Alice. 10 Alice Locks Belle Out Episode 1011th January 1981 As the new manager of her apartment building, Alice has the unenviable task of locking out a delinquent fellow tenant, Belle. 11 Vera Goes Out On a Limb Episode 1118th January 1981 Vera goes out on a limb to save a century old tree in front of the diner from being cut down for a road-widening project. 12 The Jerry Reed Fish Story Episode 121st February 1981 The waitresses cut up a huge fish they find in the refrigerator, unaware that singer Jerry Reed had left it there until he could have it stuffed. 13 Bye Bye, Birdie Episode 138th February 1981 Mel gets into a nose-to-beak yelling match with Vera's new pet parrot. 14 Alice's Son, the Drop-out Episode 1415th February 1981 Tommy is cutting classes to pursue a singing career and his first job is singing at a juice saloon. 15 Carrie Chickens Out Episode 1522nd February 1981 During a visit, Carrie plans to help out at the diner and cook but a fed up Mel kicks her out and she goes to work for a competitor. 16 Macho, Macho Mel Episode 168th March 1981 When, Mel recounts the story of the little old lady who mugged him, the old lady becomes four thugs. 17 The Great Escape Episode 1715th March 1981 A trucker chooses Mel's Diner as the place to tell her amorous driving partner to hit the road. 18 Alice Strikes Up the Band Episode 1829th March 1981 Alice thinks she has found her main chance when she lands a gig singing at a big banquet with a 1940's theme and an influential audience of restaurant owners. 19 Who's Kissing the Great Chef of Phoenix? Episode 195th April 1981 Mel suddenly takes a romantic interest in Vera, who doesn't realize it's just a ploy to make his girlfriend, Marie, jealous. 20 Baby Makes Five Episode 203rd May 1981 Vera refuses to give up the baby girl someone left in her pile of wash at the laundromat.