ALICE - THE FIRST FIVE EPISODES (CBS 1976) EXCELLENT QUALITY!!! Linda Lavin, Vic Tayback, Polly Holliday, Beth Howland, Doug McKeon

Step into Mel's Diner, where the coffee's hot, the laughs are fresh, and the sass is always on the menu! In the first five episodes of this beloved sitcom, Linda Lavin stars as Alice Hyatt, a recently widowed singer who starts a new life in Phoenix with her young son, Tommy (Doug McKeon).

Alice lands a waitressing job at the quirky roadside diner owned by gruff but lovable Mel Sharples (Vic Tayback) and quickly bonds with her hilarious coworkers, feisty Flo (Polly Holliday) and ditzy Vera (Beth Howland).

From Alice's first day navigating the chaos of the diner to Flo’s unforgettable quips (“Kiss my grits!”), these episodes are packed with heart, humor, and the charm that made Alice a TV classic.

Episodes include:

1. Pilot (8/31/76) - Alice adjusts to her new life and her new coworkers.
2. Alice Gets a Pass (9/29/76) - Mel's college buddy, a former football pro turned actor, comes to town and starts dating Alice.
   
3. A Piece of the Rock (10/6/76) - Alice learns that her late husband named another woman as his life-insurance beneficiary.
4. Pay the Fifty Dollars (10/13/76) - Alice makes quite an impression after a one-night singing engagement in a local nightclub.
   
5. A Call to Arms: When an obscene caller threatens Alice's life, she decides to take Flo's advice and get a gun.
   

Guest stars include Denny Miller, Gordon Jump, Geoffrey Lewis, Jack Riley, Liberty Williams, Caren Kaye and Lurene Tuttle

Whether you're a longtime fan or discovering the series for the first time, these five episodes capture the warmth and wit that made Alice a must-watch.