At the Capri Lounge, Loretta sings “Moanin’ in the Night.”

Loretta foresees trouble for Mary and Tom when Annie decides to remain in Fernwood for an extended visit. Mary and Gore Vidal get to know one another. Charlie admits to…

Gore promises to promote Ackerman and Fernwood Receiving on The Merv Griffin Show, but first he has to convince Merv. Annie accepts Tom’s offer to park her trailer in his…

Dr. Williams reveals to Mary that Tom signed her commitment papers. Grandpa Larkin suggests that Cathy turn go to George with news of her pregnancy. Charlie begs Nurse Nugent to…

Tom arrives home from his white collar job, and Mary is stunned at how much he looks like the husband she imagined in her doll house. Detective Johnson informs Martha…

Loretta eases Charlie’s mind by telling him that Merle’s leaving Fernwood. Dr. Williams promises to give Mary an overnight pass from the ward. Tom discusses his new job with Heather….

Chester phones Fletch at the laboratory, and he convinces Mary that Chester is in possession of dangerous plutonium 239. Mary exposes Chester’s threat to Nurse Gimble, but she suggests Mary’s…

Mary is told that she’ll select the items for the time capsule being buried by the Fernwood Chamber of Commerce. Grandpa visits Mary and recognizes Chester as a madman. Loretta…

Andrew Ackerman feels that Mary’s appearance on The David Susskind Show will bring attention -and more money- to the psychiatric ward at Fernwood Receiving. Mary meets Wanda Rittenhouse on the…

Charlie’s up in the night, but not the way Loretta dreamed, so she works on the song “Moanin’ in the Night.” At the Bide-a-Wee Inn, Cathy meets Mrs. Delorean who’s…

Loretta and Merle come face to face for the first time since the shooting. Chester confides to Mary that he hid a nuclear device in the hospital and plans to…

Dr. Williams confirms Mary’s chat with Gore Vidal when Mary requests an overnight pass to go home and clean her kitchen for his visit. Mary wonders if she’ll be required…

News of Jimmy Joe distresses Mary. Cathy’s pregnancy delights Clete until he realizes that she’s three months along. Martha and Heather discuss death. Tom reassures Heather that Mary’s condition is…

Tom visits Annie’s trailer and accepts a dinner invitation from her. Dr. Fermin advises Cathy to sell her unborn baby to a needy, but wealthy, couple. Tom finds Mary’s story…

Garth Gimble, Nurse Pat’s husband, tells Ackerman his plan to promote the hospital through a Mary Hartman Homecoming Day and burial of a time capsule to be opened in 2076….

Merle announces his plan to leave Fernwood, but first, a bowler at the Capri Lounge wonders if he might run for public office. Dr. Williams attempts to assuage Mary’s fears…

Dr. Fermin has answers for Charlie, but it doesn’t put the patient’s mind to rest. Martha explains to Grandpa Larkin the facts surrounding George’s mysterious disappearance. Merle attempts to buy…

Mary and Tom are happily reunited at Fernwood Receiving, but the visit takes an unfortunate turn when she confesses she thinks Chester is dangerous. Cathy wants to have a talk…

Tom gives Mary the choice of returning to the psychiatric ward when her overnight pass ends. Dr. Williams tells Ackerman that nothing short of induced psychosis will prevent Mary from…

Mary becomes better acquainted with her hospital family. Cathy is confused by the results of a pregnancy test. Not knowing the extent of his injuries frustrates Charlie. Merle calls the…

Martha explains George’s disappearance to Mary. Loretta confides to Mary the exact nature of Charlie’s injuries and how it affects her marriage. Merle attempts to make amends to Charlie, but…

Loretta gets a visitor with a “la la la” in the night. Mary takes a walk and explains her role as a kissee. Mary is sure Loretta won’t understand.

Mary and Tom have a goodnight fight. Loretta gets a new sign, to Charlie’s delight. Dennis’ ratings are up, but he doesn’t seem too happy.

Cathy buries the hatchet in Dennis’ overflow. Mary is warned about blonde men and fools, then goes to the station again for the first time.

Grandpa offers some philosophy and gets a lift to the supermarket. Tom’s dejection breeds rejection and Dennis’ feelings come straight from the heart.

Tom says that it’s different. Loretta makes a generous offer to Merle Jeeter. Misery gets company.

Dennis maneuvers himself into one more week. The Hartmans and Shumways find conflict in the kitchen. Charlie and Loretta find themselves at rock bottom.

Mary urges Tom to read bumper stickers – for the sake of his family. Dennis invites Roberta to an open marriage. Mary calls the police, but doesn’t want to get…

Mary’s attention while ironing helps save a life. Tom and Cathy look for a fiancee and a wife. Mary is trying to get picked up.

Mary returns home from the Italian cinema. Charlie explains the joys of parenthood. Tom gets an explosion out of “Pop.” Sergeant Foley anticipates another undercover(s) assignment.

Mary and Cathy are going crazy. Roberta has no need to scream when Dennis gives back the key. Sergeant Foley threatens to set a date, if Mary won’t.

Mary vows to put an end to something. Tom bowls alone and makes a friend. Charlie’s good news waits for the “good news.” Dennis complicates a “no” with the truth.

Tom is out of the overflow, but Mary is getting more than her share. Mary has someone new to trade troubles with. Tom and Dennis argue the needs of a…

Cathy meets a new neighbor and plays cards to see her future. Loretta starts knocking on doors for the Lord. Tom comes to state his case – and takes a…

Mary forgets more than Heather’s lunch. Howard informs Mary of Betty’s unforeseen arrest. Martha hopes Tom will grow to accept imperfection.

Mary has the hard truth for Heather. Heather has the hard questions for Mary. Sergeant Foley gets put in traction and straightens things out with Cathy. Tom’s refuge is the…

The Haggers say “hooray for Hollywood.” Mary denies her sister’s wedding day wish for the sake of cholesterol. Charlie makes plans for a VIP tour. Mary wonders if Loretta will…

Mary and Tom disagree – with the Bible. Muriel talks Clyde Muncie into waiting with the bad news. Charlie is off to the airport. Muriel says goodbye.

Charlie and Loretta return to Fernwood, but today is Thursday and Mary can’t face her friend.

Charlie is excited – he was called a new name. Mary kisses Dennis and swears to it. Charlie and Loretta salute “President Timmy.”