About this season
The New Dick Van Dyke Show is an American sitcom starring Dick Van Dyke that aired on CBS from 1971 to 1974. It was Van Dyke's first return to series television since The Dick Van Dyke Show.
Episodes (30)
1. Smoke Rings
Aired 18 September 1971 • 30 min
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.
2. A Star Ain't Born
Aired 25 September 1971 • 30 min
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.
3. Mid-term Dinner
Aired 2 October 1971 • 30 min
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.
4. Everything from 'A to Z'
Aired 9 October 1971 • 30 min
Annie takes an inappropriate book to school that was intended for Dick to discuss on his talk show.
5. The Tennis Pro
Aired 16 October 1971 • 30 min
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.
6. A House Is Not a Home, Yet
Aired 23 October 1971 • 30 min
Jenny puts a down-payment on house the Preston's regard as their dream house.
7. The Replacement
Aired 30 October 1971 • 30 min
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.
8. Queasy Rider
Aired 6 November 1971 • 30 min
Dick decides to get a motorcycle, much to Jenny's dismay.
9. The Storm
Aired 13 November 1971 • 30 min
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.
10. The Conductor and the Lady
Aired 20 November 1971 • 30 min
A famous conductor who is a guest on Dick's show is invited to the Preston's for dinner.
11. Off and Running
Aired 27 November 1971 • 30 min
12. Room with a View
Aired 4 December 1971 • 30 min
13. Linda, Linda, Linda
Aired 11 December 1971 • 30 min
An ever-helpful Dick promises a young starlet a world record. To Jenny's dismay, the record is for the longest TV kiss.
14. Pepito from Mexico
Aired 18 December 1971 • 30 min
Someone's playing Robin Hood with the Prestons' items. Unfortunately, it seems to be an inside job.
15. Bernie Did It
Aired 1 January 1972 • 30 min
After fighting with his business manager, Dick must negotiate his own contract with the station manager.
16. Annie Get Your Bike
Aired 8 January 1972 • 30 min
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.
17. What Is Your Husband Doing Tomorrow?
Aired 15 January 1972 • 30 min
18. The Birth
Aired 22 January 1972 • 30 min
Already nervous about impending fatherhood Dick is concerned when Jenny brings home Debbie, a pregnant hitchhiker.
19. The Split
Aired 29 January 1972 • 30 min
Dick plays marriage counselor when Bernie and Carol split up over the issue of having children.
20. The Harry Award
Aired 5 February 1972 • 30 min
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.
21. People's Choice
Aired 12 February 1972 • 30 min
22. After the Ball Is Over
Aired 19 February 1972 • 30 min
Mike's ex-husband returns. Is he really reformed?
23. Running Bear and Moskowitz
Aired 26 February 1972 • 30 min
24. The Telethon
Aired 4 March 1972 • 30 min
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.
25. 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
26. The Former Mr. Preston
To Dick's embarrassment, a man who is a guest on his show announces that he was Jenny's first husband.
27. Guess Who's Coming to Seder
28. Headaches
29. 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. 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.