The New Dick Van Dyke Show (Season 1)

Smoke Rings (Episode 1)

Air date: 1971-09-18

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: 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.

A Star Ain't Born (Episode 2)

Air date: 1971-09-25

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Dick gets invited to Hollywood for a screen test to become a star on a new TV show. Dick prepares for the test but doubts his ability to become a star.

Mid-term Dinner (Episode 3)

Air date: 1971-10-02

Runtime: 30 min

Everything from 'A to Z' (Episode 4)

Air date: 1971-10-09

Runtime: 30 min

The Tennis Pro (Episode 5)

Air date: 1971-10-16

Runtime: 30 min

A House Is Not a Home, Yet (Episode 6)

Air date: 1971-10-23

Runtime: 30 min

The Replacement (Episode 7)

Air date: 1971-10-30

Runtime: 30 min

Queasy Rider (Episode 8)

Air date: 1971-11-06

Runtime: 30 min

The Storm (Episode 9)

Air date: 1971-11-13

Runtime: 30 min

The Conductor and the Lady (Episode 10)

Air date: 1971-11-20

Runtime: 30 min

Off and Running (Episode 11)

Air date: 1971-11-27

Runtime: 30 min

Room with a View (Episode 12)

Air date: 1971-12-04

Runtime: 30 min

Linda, Linda, Linda (Episode 13)

Air date: 1971-12-11

Runtime: 30 min

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

Pepito from Mexico (Episode 14)

Air date: 1971-12-18

Runtime: 30 min

Bernie Did It (Episode 15)

Air date: 1972-01-01

Runtime: 30 min

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

Annie Get Your Bike (Episode 16)

Air date: 1972-01-08

Runtime: 30 min

What Is Your Husband Doing Tomorrow? (Episode 17)

Air date: 1972-01-15

Runtime: 30 min

The Birth (Episode 18)

Air date: 1972-01-22

Runtime: 30 min

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

The Split (Episode 19)

Air date: 1972-01-29

Runtime: 30 min

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

The Harry Award (Episode 20)

Air date: 1972-02-05

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: 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.

People's Choice (Episode 21)

Air date: 1972-02-12

Runtime: 30 min

After the Ball Is Over (Episode 22)

Air date: 1972-02-19

Runtime: 30 min

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

Running Bear and Moskowitz (Episode 23)

Air date: 1972-02-26

Runtime: 30 min

The Telethon (Episode 24)

Air date: 1972-03-04

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: 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.

Sobriety Test (Episode 25)

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: 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

The Former Preston (Episode 26)

Runtime: 30 min

Guess Who's Coming to Seder (Episode 27)

Runtime: 30 min

Headaches (Episode 28)

Runtime: 30 min

Bernie's House (Episode 29)

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: 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.

The Game (Episode 30)

Runtime: 30 min

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