Season 8

01 Mel is Hogg-Tied Episode 12nd October 1983 Boss Hogg and Deputy Enos of ""The Dukes of Hazzard"" pay a surprise visit. Up to his usual low tricks, Boss makes an offer to lease the diner that Mel can't refuse but should. 02 Vera's Secret Lover Episode 29th October 1983 A secret lover is sending Vera everything from poems to balloons. 03 Jolene Gets Her Wings Episode 316th October 1983 Everyone's up in the air over Jolene's maiden flight as a part-time stewardess. 04 Alice's Blind Date Episode 423rd October 1983 Alice's dinner date with a high-school flame who's now blind turns into a delightful trip down sensory lane. 05 It Had to Be Mel Episode 530th October 1983 A popular singer stops for directions at the diner and ends up proposing to Mel. 06 The Over-the-Hill Girls Episode 66th November 1983 Both Carrie and Alice are turned down as singers by a supper club owner who thinks they're too old for the job. 07 Vera Gets Engaged Episode 720th November 1983 Who would have thought Vera would find love in a greasy spoon? Especially with a cop who just ticketed her for jaywalking. 08 Vera's Wedding Episode 820th November 1983 After a whirlwind courtship, Vera walks down the aisle with her intended. 09 The Robot Wore Pink Episode 918th December 1983 After Alice quits in a huff, Mel replaces her with a very efficient and popular robot named Blanche. 10 'Tis the Season to Be Jealous Episode 1025th December 1983 Working undercover as Santa Claus, Vera's new husband spots her kissing her former fiance. 11 Tommy Goes Overboard Episode 111st January 1984 12 Vera, the Horse Thief Episode 128th January 1984 No one can corral Vera after she discovers that a miniature horse is being mistreated by its trainer. 13 Jolene Throws a Curve Episode 1315th January 1984 Trophy winner Jolene throws Mel a curve when she won't pitch on his softball team. 14 Lies My Mother Told Me Episode 1429th January 1984 After 40 years, Mel learns that his mother lied when she told him his dog was a war hero. 15 Alice and the Devoted Dentist Episode 1512th February 1984 When Alice chips a tooth eating Mel's chili, he sends her to his dentist who takes one look at her X-rays and falls madly in love. 16 Alice's Hot Air Romance Episode 164th March 1984 Alice gets a ride but hardly a rise out of a sexist ballonist whose hot air isn't confined to his balloon. 17 Dollars to Donuts Episode 1711th March 1984 After a winning first day at the track, Tommy bets he'll score in the betting business. 18 My Dinner with Debbie Episode 1818th March 1984 By proving she's a better cook than Mel, Vera's acerbic landlady may have found the elusive way to his heart through his stomach. 19 Vera's Fine Feathered Friends Episode 1925th March 1984 Vera takes a tumble trying to rescue a nest of baby blue jays from the diner sign before Mel gets to them with a broom. 20 Jolene is Stuck on Mel Episode 201st April 1984 Jolene has second thoughts about marrying a TV game show host especially after a dab of permanent glue bonds her firmly to Mel. 21 Don't Play It Again, Elliot Episode 2115th April 1984 A gift piano comes between Vera and Elliot when she can't pry him away from it. 22 Mel Spins His Wheels Episode 2213th May 1984 Mel disdains accommodating the handicapped until two sprained ankles give him a different view, from a wheelchair. 23 Be It Ever So Crowded Episode 2320th May 1984 Vera and Elliot buy a charming old house that comes complete with fireplace, furniture and antiques one of which is a shocking surprise.