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This is a list of all The Dick Van Dyke Show episodes.

Season 1: 1961–1962

#	Title	Written by	Directed by	Filmed	Original Airdate
1	The Sick Boy and the Sitter	Carl Reiner	Sheldon Leonard	January 20, 1961	October 3, 1961
Comedy writer Rob Petrie talks his wife Laura into leaving their "sick" son Richie with a babysitter while they attend a big party. Dr. Miller: Stacy Keach, Sr.
2	My Blonde-Haired Brunette	Carl Reiner	John Rich	August 15, 1961	October 10, 1961
Laura dyes her hair blonde—with disastrous results—when she fears the romance in her marriage is fading.
3	Sally and the Lab Technician	Carl Reiner	John Rich	July 4, 1961	October 17, 1961
Laura matches up her lab technician cousin, Thomas, with Rob's fireball cowriter, Sally, for a lopsided dinner party. Charlie: Jamie Farr (first appearance)
4	Washington vs. the Bunny	Carl Reiner	John Rich	July 11, 1961	October 24, 1961
Rob is determined to go on a business trip even though Laura wants him to see their son Richie "star" in a school play. Man on Plane: Jesse White. Has a classic dream sequence in which Rob is a "puppet" to Laura
5	Oh How We Met the Night That We Danced	Carl Reiner	Robert Butler	July 18, 1961	October 31, 1961
While rummaging through Rob's old army equipment, Rob and Laura recall that he broke her foot the night they met. Sol: Marty Ingels. Laura's full name is Laura Meeker of Brooklyn and Rob served in the "Taro Leaf"/24th Infantry Division (United States)
6	Harrison B. Harding of Camp Crowder, MO	Carl Reiner	John Rich	August 1, 1961	November 6, 1961
Rob invites an old Army pal home to dinner and begins to fear he has a jewel thief on his hands. Harrison B. Harding: Allan Melvin
7	Jealousy	Carl Reiner	Sheldon Leonard	June 27, 1961	November 7, 1961
Laura begins to worry when Rob has to work nights with a beautiful movie star.
8	To Tell or Not to Tell	David Adler	John Rich	August 29, 1961	November 14, 1961
Rob and Richie find themselves more than a little lost when Laura briefly resumes her dancing career. "David Adler" was a pseudonym of writer Frank Tarloff.
9	The Unwelcome Houseguest	Carl Reiner	Robert Butler	July 25, 1961	November 21, 1961
Rob reluctantly agrees to take care of Buddy's dog for the weekend and creates a furor when he brings the animal home.
10	The Meershatz Pipe	Carl Reiner	Sheldon Leonard	June 20, 1961	November 28, 1961
Rob fears he is no longer needed when his cowriters do a show without his help. Carl Reiner makes his first off-camera appearance as Alan Brady.
11	Forty-Four Tickets	Carl Reiner	John Rich	August 22, 1961	December 5, 1961
Rob invites 44 fellow PTA members to his television show, but forgets all about it until air time.
12	Empress Carlotta's Necklace	Carl Reiner	James Komack	September 12, 1961	December 12, 1961
Rob proudly presents Laura with a huge, horrible necklace, but she cannot bring herself to tell him that it is an atrocity. Gavin MacLeod guest-stars.
13	Sally Is a Girl	David Adler	John Rich	September 5, 1961	December 19, 1961
Rob is accused of being a Don Juan when he takes his wife's advice and stops treating co-writer Sally as one of the boys.
14	Buddy, Can You Spare a Job?	Walter Kempley	James Komack	September 19, 1961	December 26, 1961
After Buddy leaves "The Alan Brady Show" for a job that falls through, Rob and Sally conspire to get him his old job back. Lennie Weinrib guest-stars.
15	Where Did I Come From?	Carl Reiner	John Rich	November 8, 1961	January 3, 1962
Six-year-old Richie asks his parents the inevitable "Where did I come from?" question. They recall the days before his birth. Dick Van Dyke has said this is his all-time favorite episode.
16	The Curious Thing About Women	David Adler	John Rich	October 24, 1961	January 10, 1962
Rob's sense of humor backfires when he decides to base a television skit on Laura's penchant for opening his mail.
17	Punch Thy Neighbor	Carl Reiner	John Rich	October 1, 1961	January 17, 1962
Rob's dentist pal, Jerry, strains the friendship when he starts knocking Rob's television show in public.
18	Who Owes Who What?	Carl Reiner	John Rich	October 10, 1961	January 24, 1962
Rob's forgotten loan turns into a forgotten debt, and a television script.
19	The Talented Neighborhood	Carl Reiner	John Rich	December 6, 1961	January 31, 1962
When his show announces a talent contest, Rob finds himself besieged by the parents of neighborhood prodigies. Barry Livingston guest-stars. Christian and Barry Van Dyke appear.
20	A Word a Day	Jack Raymond	John Rich	November 29, 1961	February 7, 1962
Richie's expanding vocabulary starts to branch out in unexpected directions. William Schallert guest-stars.
21	The Boarder Incident	Norm Liebmann and Ed Haas	John Rich	November 14, 1961	February 14, 1962
While his wife is away, Buddy moves in with the Petries and quickly wears out his welcome.
22	Father of the Week	Arnold and Lois Peyser	John Rich	December 13, 1961	February 21, 1962
Rob's paternal pride suffers a cruel shock when he finds out that his six-year-old son is ashamed of him. This episode is reworked from the original Head of the Family pilot by Carl Reiner.
23	The Twizzle	Carl Reiner	John Rich	January 9, 1962	February 28, 1962
In this episode Sally drags the entire production staff to a bowling alley, where she unveils a new song and dance. Jack Albertson guest-stars. Cameo by "Classy" Freddie Blassie
24	One Angry Man	Leo Solomon and Ben Gershman	John Rich	January 16, 1962	March 7, 1962
Serving on jury duty, Rob finds himself siding with the beautiful blonde defendant. Patsy Kelly, Dabbs Greer and Doodles Weaver appear.
25	Where You Been, Fassbinder?	John Whedon	John Rich	January 23, 1962	March 14, 1962
Romance enters Sally's life in the form of an insurance salesman named Leo Fassbinder.
26	I Am My Brother's Keeper	Carl Reiner	John Rich	February 6, 1962	March 21, 1962
Rob's bashful brother arrives in town and proves to be confident and outgoing only when he is sleepwalking. Jerry Van Dyke guest stars. Part 1 of 2.
27	The Sleeping Brother	Carl Reiner	John Rich	February 13, 1962	March 28, 1962
Rob's talented, sleepwalking brother manages to audition successfully for "The Alan Brady Show" even while wide-awake. Jerry Van Dyke guest-stars. Carl Reiner makes his first on-camera appearance as Alan Brady in this episode. Part 2 of 2.
28	The Bad Old Days	Norm Liebmann and Ed Haas	John Rich	January 30, 1962	April 4, 1962
Buddy convinces Rob that—like all American husbands—he is being dominated by a woman. This show was filmed without a live audience.
29	Sol and the Sponsor	Walter Kempley	John Rich	October 17, 1961	April 11, 1962
A fancy dinner party for Rob's television sponsor and his wife is enlivened by the arrival of Rob's old Army buddy. Sol: Marty Ingels
30	The Return of Happy Spangler	Carl Reiner	John Rich	February 20, 1962	April 18, 1962
Rob tries valiantly to help an old radio comedy writer make a comeback. Jay C. Flippen guest stars. Carl Reiner won the Primetime Emmy Award for writing this episode.

Season 2: 1962–1963

#	Title	Written by	Directed by	Filmed	Original Airdate
31	Never Name a Duck	Carl Reiner	John Rich	August 7, 1962	September 26, 1962
When one of Richie's two pet ducks dies, it seems as if the Petrie family has lost one of its human members. The ducks were named Stanley and Oliver after Stan Laurel & Oliver Hardy.
32	The Two Faces of Rob	Sheldon Keller and Howard Merrill	John Rich	August 14, 1962	October 3, 1962
To prove that a wife cannot always recognize her husband on the telephone, Rob disguises his voice and asks Laura for a date.
33	The Attempted Marriage	Carl Reiner	John Rich	August 28, 1962	October 10, 1962
A crippled jeep and a sprained ankle make Rob two hours late for his own wedding. Sandy Kenyon guest-stars.
34	Bank Book 6565696	Ray Allen Saffian and Harvey Bullock	John Rich	August 21, 1962	October 17, 1962
Rob is puzzled and chagrined when he finds that Laura has a secret nest egg of her own.
35	Hustling the Hustler	Carl Reiner	John Rich	September 4, 1962	October 24, 1962
Rob has an evening of high adventure with a veteran pool shark (Phil Leeds) who pretends he can't play the game.
36	My Husband Is Not a Drunk	Carl Reiner	Alan Rafkin	September 18, 1962	October 31, 1962
Rob Petrie suffers from a post-hypnotic suggestion meant for someone else, and it causes mayhem at work.
37	What's in a Middle Name?	Carl Reiner	John Rich	September 11, 1962	November 7, 1962
Rob has some explaining to do when son Richie learns that his middle name is Rosebud (an acronym for Robert Oscar Samuel Edward Benjamin Ulysses David). John Rich won the Primetime Emmy Award for directing this episode, which also won The Dick Van Dyke Show the award for Outstanding Comedy Series.
38	Like a Sister	Carl Reiner	Hal Cooper	October 2, 1962	November 14, 1962
A handsome balladeer (Vic Damone) brings romance into Sally's life.
39	The Night the Roof Fell In	John Whedon	Hal Cooper	October 9, 1962	November 21, 1962
Rob walks out of the house following a spat with Laura after a tiring day for the both of them.
40	The Secret Life of Buddy and Sally	Lee Erwin	Coby Ruskin	October 16, 1962	November 28, 1962
Rob suspects cowriters Buddy and Sally of carrying on a clandestine romance.
41	A Bird in the Head Hurts	Carl Reiner	John Rich	October 23, 1962	December 5, 1962
Richie runs into the house screaming that he has been pecked on the head by a giant woodpecker. Cliff Norton guest stars.
42	Gesundheit, Darling	Carl Reiner	John Rich	October 30, 1962	December 12, 1962
Rob begins to fear he is allergic to his own family when proximity to Laura and Richie starts him sneezing. Sandy Kenyon guest-stars.
43	A Man's Teeth Are Not His Own	Carl Reiner	John Rich	November 6, 1962	December 19, 1962
Rob feels that he has betrayed his dentist friend, Jerry Helper, when he lets another dentist work on his teeth.
44	Somebody Has to Play Cleopatra	Martin A. Ragaway	John Rich	November 13, 1962	December 26, 1962
Rob directs an amateur theatrical in which rehearsals are dogged by controversy over the casting of a key part--Cleopatra. Guest-star: Bob Crane.
45	The Cat Burglar	Carl Reiner	John Rich	November 20, 1962	January 2, 1963
A phantom burglar pillages the Petrie home, but the police are baffled as to how he did it.
46	The Foul-Weather Girl	Carl Reiner	John Rich	November 27, 1962	January 9, 1963
Laura sees a singing weather girl as a threat to her marriage.
47	Will You Two Be My Wife?	Carl Reiner	John Rich	December 4, 1962	January 16, 1963
Rob is slapped, kicked, and screamed at—among other things—by the girl he left behind when he entered the Army. Guest star: Barbara Bain.
48	Ray Murdock's X-Ray	Carl Reiner	Jerry Paris	December 11, 1962	January 23, 1963
Rob finds himself in hot water after giving a television interview in which he unwittingly portrays his wife Laura as a nut.
49	I Was a Teenage Head Writer	Sheldon Keller and Howard Merrill	Jerry Paris	December 18, 1962	January 30, 1963
An office crisis sets Rob to reminiscing about his hectic early days as a comedy writer.
50	It May Look Like a Walnut	Carl Reiner	Jerry Paris	January 15, 1963	February 6, 1963
Under the influence of science fiction, Rob fears that a walnut will steal his imagination and his thumbs. Danny Thomas guest-stars. Carl Reiner won the Primetime Emmy Award for writing this episode, which he said was inspired by his love of The Twilight Zone.
51	My Husband Is a Check-Grabber	Carl Reiner	Alan Rafkin	January 8, 1963	February 13, 1963
Laura tries to break Rob of his expensive habit of picking up the check. Bill Idelson guest stars.
52	Don't Trip Over That Mountain	Carl Reiner	Coby Ruskin	January 22, 1963	February 20, 1963
To his great regret, Rob ignores Laura's warning to stay off the big slopes on his first skiing excursion.
53	Give Me Your Walls!	Carl Reiner	Jerry Paris	January 29, 1963	February 27, 1963
When Rob's living room needs a paint job, he hires a colorful master painter of Rome, Florence, and Brooklyn. Vito Giotto: Vito Scotti
54	The Sam Pomerantz Scandals	Carl Reiner	Claudio Guzman	February 5, 1963	March 6, 1963
Rob, Laura and the office gang put together a variety show to help out an old friend. Lennie Weinrib guest-stars. Rob impersonates Stan Laurel.
55	The Square Triangle	Bill Idelson	Jerry Paris	February 19, 1963	March 20, 1963
French singing idol Jacques Savon (Jacques Bergerac), who has played a curious part in both Rob's and Laura's past, suddenly reappears.
56	I'm No Henry Walden!	Carl Reiner Story: Ray Brenner and Jack Guss	Jerry Paris	February 12, 1963	March 27, 1963
Rob finds himself very out of place at a dinner party for celebrated literati. Carl Reiner and Everett Sloane guest-star.
57	Racy Tracy Rattigan	Ronald Alexander and Carl Reiner	Sheldon Leonard	February 26, 1963	April 3, 1963
A romantic British film star arouses Rob's ire by his attention to Laura. Richard Dawson guest-stars.
58	Divorce	Carl Reiner	Jerry Paris	March 5, 1963	April 10, 1963
Rob finds himself caught in the middle after Buddy announces he is going to divorce Pickles. Sheldon Leonard briefly appears off-camera as "Floyd B. Bariscale".
59	It's a Shame She Married Me	Sheldon Keller and Howard Merrill	James Niver	March 12, 1963	April 17, 1963
Rob suffers pangs of jealousy when Laura meets a successful old flame. Robert Vaughn guest-stars.
60	A Surprise Surprise Is a Surprise	Carl Reiner	Jerry Paris	March 19, 1963	April 24, 1963
Laura despairs when husband Rob learns of her elaborate plans to throw a surprise party for him.
61	Jilting the Jilter	Ronald Alexander	Jerry Paris	March 26, 1963	May 1, 1963
Sally gets a marriage proposal from an opportunistic comedian who wants her to write his material.
62	When a Bowling Pin Talks, Listen	Martin A. Ragaway	Jerry Paris	April 2, 1963	May 8, 1963
Rob finds himself in hot water after inadvertently lifting a comedy idea from another show. Carl Reiner guest-stars.

Season 3: 1963–1964

#	Title	Written by	Directed by	Filmed	Original Airdate
63	That's My Boy???	Bill Persky and Sam Denoff	John Rich	August 6, 1963	September 25, 1963
Rob recalls the hectic days after Richie was born, when he was sure the hospital had given him and Laura the wrong baby. Cameo appearance by Greg Morris. This episode registered the longest, uninterrupted span of laughter from a live studio audience.
64	The Masterpiece	Bill Persky and Sam Denoff	John Rich	August 13, 1963	October 2, 1963
Rob and Laura return home from an auction with two mysterious objects of art. Alan Reed plays the role of the un-named auctioneer, and Howard Morris guest-stars as an art dealer.
65	Laura's Little Lie	Carl Reiner and Howard Merrill	John Rich	August 20, 1963	October 9, 1963
Complications arise when Laura confesses to Rob that she lied about her age on their marriage certificate-she was 17 instead of 19; the Petries decide to marry again. Part 1 of 2.
66	Very Old Shoes, Very Old Rice	Carl Reiner	John Rich	August 27, 1963	October 16, 1963
Rob and Laura learn they are not legally married and make plans to elope. Burt Mustin and Madge Blake guest-star as marriage witnesses. Part 2 of 2
67	All About Eavesdropping	Sheldon Keller and Howard Merrill	Stanley Cherry	April 9, 1963	October 23, 1963
Through Richie's toy intercom, Rob and Laura tune in on a conversation at the Helpers' and almost lose two friends. This episode was filmed during Season Two.
68	Too Many Stars	Sheldon Keller and Howard Merrill	Jerry Paris	September 10, 1963	October 30, 1963
Rob finds he has "too many stars" on his hands when he tries to direct a show for the Parents' Council. Sylvia Lewis guest stars.
69	Who and Where Was Antonio Stradivarius?	Carl Reiner	Jerry Paris	September 17, 1963	November 6, 1963
Amnesiac Rob finds himself at a party in a strange town, swaying to the bossa nova with a breathless young woman who adores him.
70	Uncle George	Bill Idelson	Jerry Paris	September 3, 1963	November 13, 1963
Rob's Uncle George arrives in town and asks his nephew to find him a wife. Denver Pyle guest-starred as Uncle George.
71	Big Max Calvada	Bill Persky and Sam Denoff	Jerry Paris	October 8, 1963	November 20, 1963
Executive Producer Sheldon Leonard guest-stars as an underworld figure who muscles Rob, Sally, and Buddy into an unusual writing assignment.
72	The Ballad of the Betty Lou	Martin A. Ragaway	Howard Morris	October 15, 1963	November 27, 1963
Rob and Jerry invest in a sailboat and find they have embarked on a disastrous venture.
73	Turtles, Ties and Toreadors	John Whedon	Jerry Paris	October 22, 1963	December 4, 1963
Rob feels like a hero when he hires a maid for his overworked wife, Laura.
74	The Sound of the Trumpets of Conscience Falls Deafly on a Brain That Holds Its Ears...or Something Like That!	Bill Persky and Sam Denoff	Jerry Paris	October 29, 1963	December 11, 1963
Rob thinks he has witnessed two crooks running from the scene of a crime. The title is a parody of the then-fashionable trend of overly-verbose episode titles on such dramas as Naked City and Route 66.
75	The Alan Brady Show Presents	Bill Persky and Sam Denoff	Jerry Paris	November 12, 1963	December 18, 1963
The entire Alan Brady staff presents a Christmas show instead of the script turned in by the show's writers. Carl Reiner guest-stars.
76	The Third One From The Left	John Whedon	Jerry Paris	November 5, 1963	January 1, 1964
A young chorus girl on "The Alan Brady Show" falls desperately in love with Rob. Cheryl Holdridge guest-stars.
77	My Husband Is the Best One	Martin A. Ragaway	Jerry Paris	November 19, 1963	January 8, 1964
Rob gets into trouble at work after Laura interferes in an interview he is giving on Alan Brady. Carl Reiner guest-stars.
78	Happy Birthday and Too Many More	Bill Persky and Sam Denoff	Jerry Paris	November 26, 1963	February 5, 1964
When Laura and Rob give Richie a birthday party, 63 screaming moppets make a shambles of the Petrie house. (In the midst of President Kennedy's assassination during rehearsals for this episode, it was decided to be filmed several days later without a live audience). Jerry Paris' son Tony appears as one of the moppets.
79	The Lady and the Tiger and the Lawyer	Garry Marshall and Jerry Belson	Jerry Paris	December 3, 1963	January 15, 1964
When a handsome bachelor moves in next door, Rob and Laura become matchmakers.
80	The Life and Love of Joe Coogan	Carl Reiner	Jerry Paris	December 10, 1963	January 22, 1964
Laura meets her old love, a young man who has entered the priesthood.
81	A Nice Friendly Game of Cards	Ernest Chambers	Howard Morris	December 17, 1963	January 29, 1964
Inadvertently using a deck of marked cards, Rob wins at poker and almost loses a few friends. Ed Platt guest-stars.
82	The Brave and the Backache	Sheldon Keller and Howard Merrill	Jerry Paris	December 31, 1963	February 12, 1964
Rob consults a psychiatrist to determine whether a series of mysterious ailments is psychosomatic. Ken Berry guest-stars.
83	The Pen Is Mightier Than the Mouth	Bill Persky and Sam Denoff	Jerry Paris	January 7, 1964	February 19, 1964
Rob and Buddy find themselves overworked and overwrought when Sally becomes a television personality overnight. Part 1 of 2.
84	My Part-Time Wife	Bill Persky and Sam Denoff	Jerry Paris	January 14, 1964	February 26, 1964
When Laura fills in for Sally at the office, she does such a perfect job that Rob almost loses his mind. Part 2 of 2.
85	Honeymoons Are for the Lucky	Carl Reiner	Jerry Paris	January 21, 1964	March 4, 1964
Rob recalls the hectic time of his Army marriage to Laura, and the difficulty in obtaining a three-day pass for their honeymoon. Allan Melvin guest-stars.
86	How to Spank a Star	Nathaniel Curtis and Bill Idelson	Jerry Paris	January 28, 1964	March 11, 1964
At the insistence of a domineering guest star, Rob takes over as producer of "The Alan Brady Show."
87	The Plots Thicken	Carl Reiner, Bill Persky and Sam Denoff	Jerry Paris	February 4, 1964	March 18, 1964
A family crisis develops when Rob's and Laura's parents compete to get the couple committed to their respective cemetery plots.
88	Scratch My Car and Die	John Whedon	Howard Morris	February 11, 1964	March 25, 1964
A scratch on Rob's new car causes a domestic crisis at the Petrie house.
89	The Return of Edwin Carp	Carl Reiner	Howard Morris	February 18, 1964	April 1, 1964
Rob rounds up three notable personalities from the old days of radio for an Alan Brady "special." Richard Haydn guest-stars.
90	October Eve	Bill Persky and Sam Denoff	Jerry Paris	March 3, 1964	April 8, 1964
A painting of Laura returns to haunt her. Although she posed fully clothed, the artist took the liberty of "undraping" her. Carl Reiner played the role of the Russian-accented artist, that drew Laura. Dick Van Dyke and Mary Tyler Moore won the Primetime Emmy Awards for their performances in this episode.
91	Dear Mrs. Petrie, Your Husband Is in Jail	Garry Marshall and Jerry Belson	Jerry Paris	March 10, 1964	April 15, 1964
When Rob looks up an old Army buddy at a honky-tonk nitery, the result is a confusion-packed night that finally lands him in jail.
92	My Neighbor's Husband's Other Life	Carl Reiner, Bill Persky and Sam Denoff	Jerry Paris	March 17, 1964	April 22, 1964
Rob and Laura suspect the worst when they spy their friend Jerry Helper dining out with a beautiful blonde.
93	I'd Rather Be Bald Than Have No Head at All	Bill Persky and Sam Denoff	Jerry Paris	March 24, 1964	April 29, 1964
Rob thinks he's going bald and tries a barber's secret recipe which consists of ingredients usually reserved for a salad. Ned Glass guest stars.
94	Teacher's Petrie	Garry Marshall and Jerry Belson	Jerry Paris	March 31, 1964	May 13, 1964
Rob is skeptical when Laura's new writing teacher thinks she shows promise. Bernard Fox guest stars.

Season 4: 1964–1965

#	Title	Written by	Directed by	Filmed	Original Airdate
95	My Mother Can Beat Up My Father	Bill Persky and Sam Denoff	Jerry Paris	August 4, 1964	September 23, 1964
Laura proves herself more proficient than Rob in the art of self-defense. Guest star: Ken Berry.
96	The Ghost of A. Chantz	Bill Persky and Sam Denoff	Jerry Paris	August 11, 1964	September 30, 1964
Rob, Laura, Sally, and Buddy spend a frightening night in a haunted cabin at a mountain resort. A spoof of Candid Camera
97	The Lady and the Babysitter	Bill Persky and Sam Denoff	Jerry Paris	August 18, 1964	October 7, 1964
Rob and Laura are unaware that their teenage babysitter has a crush on Laura. Guest star: Eddie Hodges.
98	The Vigilante Ripped My Sports Coat	Carl Reiner	Peter Baldwin	August 25, 1964	October 14, 1964
Rob's friendship with Jerry is almost destroyed in a row over a neighbor's crabgrass lawn.
99	The Man from "Emperor"	Carl Reiner, Bill Persky and Sam Denoff	Jerry Paris	September 1, 1964	October 21, 1964
When Rob is offered a job as humor consultant on a magazine for men-about-town, he runs into misgivings from Laura.
100	Romance, Roses and Rye Bread	Garry Marshall and Jerry Belson	Jerry Paris	September 8, 1964	October 28, 1964
Sally is romanced by a secret admirer—the owner of Monker's Delicatessen.
101	4½	Garry Marshall and Jerry Belson	Jerry Paris	September 15, 1964	November 4, 1964
Rob and Laura are on their way to see Laura's obstetrician when they are trapped in a stalled elevator with a hold-up man. Don Rickles guest-stars. Part 1 of 2.
102	The Alan Brady Show Goes to Jail	Bill Persky and Sam Denoff	Jerry Paris	September 22, 1964	November 11, 1964
The Alan Brady writers entertain at a prison and Rob gets locked up with the inmates. Don Rickles, Robert Strauss and Allan Melvin guest-star. Part 2 of 2.
103	Three Letters from One Wife	Bill Persky and Sam Denoff	Jerry Paris	September 29, 1964	November 18, 1964
Rob risks his job when he convinces Alan Brady to do a cultural documentary program. Carl Reiner guest-stars.
104	Pink Pills and Purple Parents	Garry Marshall and Jerry Belson	Alan Rafkin	October 20, 1964	November 25, 1964
On the night when Rob's parents come to visit, Laura takes two pink pills and suffers disastrous side effects.
105	It Wouldn't Hurt Them to Give Us a Raise	Jay Burton and Ernest Chambers	Peter Baldwin	October 6, 1964	December 2, 1964
The Brady writers press for higher salaries and find themselves tangled in a maze of interlocking corporations. Roger C. Carmel guest-stars.
106	The Death of the Party	Bill Persky and Sam Denoff	Alan Rafkin	October 27, 1964	December 9, 1964
Rob struggles through a party for Laura's relatives rather than admit he is sick as a dog.
107	My Two Showoffs and Me	Sheldon Keller and Howard Merrill	Jerry Paris	April 3, 1964	December 16, 1964
The prospect of being the subjects in a national magazine story brings out the egotistical worst in Rob, Sally, and Buddy. This episode was filmed during Season Three.
108	Stretch Petrie vs. Kid Schenk	Garry Marshall and Jerry Belson	Jerry Paris	November 3, 1964	December 30, 1964
Rob is forced to squelch the scheme of an opportunistic old friend. Jack Carter guest stars.
109	Brother, Can You Spare $2500?	Garry Marshall and Jerry Belson	Jerry Paris	November 17, 1964	January 6, 1965
Rob receives a ransom demand of $2500 for his lost television script. Gene Baylos guest stars.
110	The Impractical Joke	Bill Persky and Sam Denoff	Jerry Paris	November 10, 1964	January 13, 1965
Rob resorts to psychological warfare to get even with a practical joker. Guest Stars: Lennie Weinrib as "Phil Franklin", Buddy's accountant & Alvy Moore as Income Tax agent, "William Handlebuck". Three quotes - Sally Rogers: "Don't you know that wiretapping is illegal?" Buddy Sorrell: "Well, for the uninformed, Phil is by day, my accountant and at night, the greatest practical joker in the business!" Phil Franklin: "Just a reasonable facsimile; I got you myself, for myself!"
111	Stacey Petrie - Part I	Carl Reiner	Jerry Paris	November 24, 1964	January 20, 1965
Rob's younger brother becomes romantically involved with Sally. Jerry Van Dyke appears in this episode as Stacey Petrie.
112	Stacey Petrie - Part II	Carl Reiner, Bill Persky and Sam Denoff	Jerry Paris	December 1, 1964	January 27, 1965
Stacey Petrie tries to save his new coffeehouse from closing and his romance from ending. Guest-stars Carl Reiner & Jerry Van Dyke as Stacey Petrie.
113	The Redcoats Are Coming	Bill Persky and Sam Denoff	Jerry Paris	December 8, 1964	February 10, 1965
The Petries are invaded by a horde of teenagers when they entertain and attempt to hide two British rock-and-roll idols. Guest stars: Chad & Jeremy, Trudi Ames
114	Boy #1, Boy #2	Martin A. Ragaway	Jerry Paris	December 15, 1964	February 3, 1965
Laura and Millie become unbearable stage mothers when their sons are cast in a television commercial.
115	The Case of the Pillow	Bill Persky and Sam Denoff	Howard Morris	December 22, 1964	February 17, 1965
Rob becomes a trial lawyer to prosecute a shifty salesman. Ed Begley guest-stars & Alvy Moore guest-starred as the shifty salesman.
116	Young Man With a Shoehorn	Garry Marshall and Jerry Belson	Jerry Paris	January 12, 1965	February 24, 1965
When he invests in a shoe store, Rob learns that a shoe clerk's lot is not always a happy one. Lou Jacobi guest stars.
117	Girls Will Be Boys	Garry Marshall and Jerry Belson	Jerry Paris	January 19, 1965	March 3, 1965
The Petries face a problem when Richie is beaten up by a pretty little girl who loves him. Bernard Fox guest stars.
118	Bupkis	Bill Persky and Sam Denoff	Lee Philips	January 26, 1965	March 10, 1965
Rob learns that a song he wrote with an old buddy, Frank "Sticks" Mandalay (Greg Morris), is about to be a hit, and he starts a fight over authorship rights.
119	Your Home Sweet Home Is My Home	Howard Ostroff and Joan Darling	Lee Philips	February 2, 1965	March 17, 1965
Rob recalls the time he and his best friend Jerry tried to buy the same house.
120	Not Now, Anthony Stone	Joseph C. Cavella	Jerry Paris	February 9, 1965	March 24, 1965
Sally's new tall, dark and handsome boyfriend is secretive about what he does for a living.
121	Never Bathe on Saturday	Carl Reiner	Jerry Paris	February 16, 1965	March 31, 1965
The Petries' romantic second honeymoon becomes a disaster when Laura's toe gets caught in a bath spout. Bill Idelson and Bernard Fox guest star. This episode won The Dick Van Dyke Show the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series.
122	A Show of Hands	Joseph C. Cavella	Theodore J. Flicker	March 9, 1965	April 14, 1965
Just before they are due at a formal banquet, Rob and Laura accidentally dye their hands an indelible black.
123	Baby Fat	Garry Marshall and Jerry Belson	Jerry Paris	March 16, 1965	April 21, 1965
Rob helps Alan Brady by rewriting a play starring the comic. Carl Reiner, Sandy Kenyon and Strother Martin guest-star.
124	100 Terrible Hours	Bill Persky and Sam Denoff	Theodore J. Flicker	March 2, 1965	May 5, 1965
Rob recalls his job interview with Alan Brady near the end of an arduous keep-awake radio marathon. Carl Reiner guest-stars.
125	Br-room, Br-room	Dale McRaven and Carl Kleinschmitt	Jerry Paris	March 23, 1965	May 12, 1965
Rob buys a motorcycle and is arrested as a joy-riding delinquent his first time out. Sandy Kenyon guest-stars.
126	There's No Sale Like Wholesale	Garry Marshall and Jerry Belson	Jerry Paris	March 30, 1965	May 26, 1965
Rob and Laura learn that buying a fur coat wholesale can be trouble when their "connection" is Buddy Sorrell.

Season 5: 1965–1966

#	Title	Written by	Directed by	Filmed	Original Airdate
127	Coast-to-Coast Big Mouth	Bill Persky and Sam Denoff	Jerry Paris	August 3, 1965	September 15, 1965
Laura blurts out a top secret on a national television quiz show - that comedian Alan Brady wears a toupee. Carl Reiner guest-stars. Bill Persky and Sam Denoff won the Primetime Emmy Award for writing this episode, which also won The Dick Van Dyke Show the award for Outstanding Comedy Series.
128	A Farewell to Writing	Fred Freeman and Lawrence J. Cohen	Jerry Paris	April 2, 1965	September 22, 1965
Rob sets out to write a book during his vacation, but has trouble getting started. This episode was filmed during Season Four.
129	Uhny Uftz	Dale McRaven and Carl Kleinschmitt	Jerry Paris	August 10, 1965	September 29, 1965
Rob sees a flying saucer and tracks it to its lair - the office above his own.
130	The Ugliest Dog in the World	Bill Persky and Sam Denoff	Lee Philips	August 17, 1965	October 6, 1965
Rob and Laura try to find a permanent home for an ugly mutt from the dog pound. Billy DeWolfe and Michael Conrad guest star.
131	No Rice at My Wedding	Garry Marshall and Jerry Belson	Lee Philips	August 24, 1965	October 13, 1965
Rob and Laura recall their courtship days, when Rob almost lost Laura to another man. Van Williams and Allan Melvin guest star.
132	Draw Me a Pear	Art Baer and Ben Joelson	Jerry Paris	August 31, 1965	October 20, 1965
Rob and Laura enroll in an art class–and the beautiful instructress has designs on Rob. Ina Balin guest stars.
133	The Great Petrie Fortune	Jay Burton and Ernest Chambers	Jerry Paris	September 7, 1965	October 27, 1965
Rob's dreams of inheriting a fortune are dashed until he realizes the intangible worth of an old photograph. Dick Van Dyke also appears as "Uncle Hezekiah".
134	Odd But True	Garry Marshall and Jerry Belson	Jerry Paris	September 21, 1965	November 3, 1965
Rob is offered $500 because the freckles on his back are in the shape of the Liberty Bell.
135	Viva Petrie	John Whedon	Jerry Paris	September 28, 1965	November 10, 1965
Rob and Laura have an unusual houseguest, a bullfighter named Manuel who installs himself as a handyman.
136	Go Tell the Birds and the Bees	Rick Mittleman	Jerry Paris	October 5, 1965	November 17, 1965
When Richie spins a few fantastic stories for his friends, his parents wind up in the school psychologist's office.
137	Body and Sol	Dale McRaven and Carl Kleinschmitt	Jerry Paris	October 12, 1965	November 24, 1965
Rob recalls the time he defended his title as middleweight champion of the Army camp. Allan Melvin and Michael Conrad guest star. Garry Marshall appears as a boxing referee.
138	See Rob Write–Write, Rob, Write	Fred Freeman and Lawrence J. Cohen	Jerry Paris	October 19, 1965	December 8, 1965
Rob and Laura become rivals when each writes a story for children.
139	You're Under Arrest	Joseph C. Cavella	Jerry Paris	October 26, 1965	December 15, 1965
Rob goes out to cool off after a quarrel with Laura and winds up in trouble with the law. Sandy Kenyon guest-stars.
140	Fifty-Two Forty-Five or Work	Rick Mittleman	Jerry Paris	November 2, 1965	December 29, 1965
Rob recalls the time he was out of work with a new home, no furniture, and a pregnant wife. James Frawley guest-stars.
141	Who Stole My Watch?	Joseph Bonaduce	Jerry Paris	November 9, 1965	January 5, 1966
Rob loses his friends as well as his watch when the friends learn they're all under suspicion.
142	Bad Reception in Albany	Garry Marshall and Jerry Belson	Jerry Paris	November 23, 1965	March 9, 1966
While out of town for a cousin's wedding, Rob has to locate a television set to watch a special show. He wears a tuxedo with fur lapels for the occasion.
143	I Do Not Choose to Run	Dale McRaven and Carl Kleinschmitt	Jerry Paris	November 30, 1965	January 19, 1966
Rob can't make up his mind when asked to be a candidate for the city council. Arte Johnson guest-stars. Part 1 of 2.
144	The Making of a Councilman	Dale McRaven and Carl Kleinschmitt	Jerry Paris	December 7, 1966	January 26, 1966
Rob agrees to run for office but realizes he'd prefer to vote for his brainy opponent. Wally Cox guest-starred. Part 2 of 2.
145	The Curse of the Petrie People	Dale McRaven and Carl Kleinschmitt	Jerry Paris	December 14, 1966	February 2, 1966
Rob's parents give a family heirloom piece of jewelry to Laura, who accidentally drops it in the garbage disposal.
146	The Bottom of Mel Cooley's Heart	John Whedon	Jerry Paris	December 21, 1965	February 9, 1966
When Mel Cooley takes Rob's advice and stands up to Alan Brady, he is promptly fired. Carl Reiner guest-stars.
147	Remember the Alimony	Dale McRaven and Carl Kleinschmitt	Jerry Paris	January 4, 1966	February 16, 1966
Rob and Laura recall the time they filled in an application for a $10 divorce. Bernie Kopell and Allan Melvin guest-star.
148	Dear Sally Rogers	Ronald Axe	Richard Erdman	January 11, 1966	February 23, 1966
Sally advertises for a husband on a national television show as a gag and is flooded with fan mail. Richard Schaal and Bill Idelson guest star.
149	Buddy Sorrell - Man and Boy	Art Baer and Ben Joelson	Richard Erdman	January 18, 1966	March 2, 1966
Symptoms and evidence indicate that Buddy is either seeing a psychiatrist or having an affair. Or perhaps something else?
150	Long Night's Journey Into Day	Garry Marshall and Jerry Belson	Jerry Paris	January 25, 1966	March 16, 1966
Laura spends a harrowing night alone in the house when the rest of the family goes off on a fishing trip.
151	Talk to the Snail	Garry Marshall and Jerry Belson	Jerry Paris	February 1, 1966	March 23, 1966
Believing that comedian Alan Brady plans to cut down his writing staff, Rob applies for a job with a ventriloquist. Paul Winchell and Henry Gibson guest star.
152	A Day in the Life of Alan Brady	Joseph Bonaduce	Jerry Paris	February 8, 1966	April 6, 1966
The Petries' anniversary party for the Helpers turns into a television documentary for Alan Brady. Carl Reiner guest-stars.
153	Obnoxious, Offensive, Egomaniac, Etc.	Dale McRaven and Carl Kleinschmitt	Jerry Paris	February 22, 1966	April 13, 1966
Rob and his writers are in big trouble for adding insults to an Alan Brady script. Carl Reiner guest-stars.
154	The Man from My Uncle	Garry Marshall and Jerry Belson	Jerry Paris	March 1, 1966	April 20, 1966
The Petrie home becomes a command post when government agents put a neighbor's home under surveillance. Godfrey Cambridge guest stars.
155	You Ought to Be in Pictures	Jack Winter	Jerry Paris	March 8, 1966	April 27, 1966
Rob is cast opposite a gorgeous Italian actress in a low-budget film and turns out to be the screen's worst lover. Michael Constantine guest stars. An unused alternate take was filmed showing Rob breaking down and crying over losing the role. This was shown three years later on a reunion special called Dick Van Dyke and the Other Woman.
156	Love Thy Other Neighbor	Dale McRaven and Carl Kleinschmitt	Jerry Paris	March 15, 1966	May 4, 1966
Rob and Laura are dismayed by Millie Helper's jealousy of their new neighbors.
157	The Gunslinger	Bill Persky and Sam Denoff	Jerry Paris	March 22, 1966	May 25, 1966
The Petries and their friends are transported to the Wild West when Rob dreams he is a frontier sheriff. Carl Reiner and Allan Melvin guest-star. Writers Garry Marshall, Jerry Belson, Bill Persky and Sam Denoff also make brief gag appearances as well.
158	The Last Chapter	Carl Reiner, Bill Persky and Sam Denoff	Jerry Paris	March 15, 1966	June 1, 1966
Rob's autobiography conjures up scenes from the past and leads Alan Brady to buy the book for a television series. Carl Reiner guest-stars. Dick Van Dyke and Mary Tyler Moore won the Primetime Emmy Awards for their performances in this final episode of The Dick Van Dyke Show.

Writers with Multiple Episodes

Carl Reiner - 55 episodes
Sam Denoff - 29 episodes
Bill Persky - 29 episodes
Jerry Belson - 18 episodes
Garry Marshall - 18 episodes
Carl Kleinschmitt - 9 episodes
Dale McRaven - 9 episodes
Howard Merrill - 8 episodes
Sheldon Keller - 7 episodes
John Whedon - 7 episodes
Martin A. Ragaway - 5 episodes
David Adler - 3 episodes
Joseph C. Cavella - 3 episodes
Ernest Chambers - 3 episodes
Bill Idelson - 3 episodes
Ronald Alexander - 2 episodes
Art Baer - 2 episodes
Joseph Bonaduce - 2 episodes
Jay Burton - 2 episodes
Lawrence J. Cohen - 2 episodes
Fred Freeman - 2 episodes
Ed Haas - 2 episodes
Ben Joelson - 2 episodes
Walter Kempley - 2 episodes
Norm Liebmann - 2 episodes
Rick Mittleman - 2 episodes

"Public domain" episodes

The following episodes lapsed into the "public domain" and are often sold as a DVD at dollar stores:

Never Name a Duck (Episode 201)
Bank Book 6565696 (Episode 204)
Hustling the Hustler (Episode 205)
The Night the Roof Fell In (Episode 209)
A Man's Teeth Are Not His Own (Episode 213)
Give Me Your Walls (Episode 223)

Among the 158 episodes, 144 episodes originally aired on a Wednesday, thirteen aired on a Tuesday, and "Harrison B. Harding of Camp Crowder, MO" aired on a Monday.

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 * A Man's Teeth Are Not His Own (Episode 213)
 * Give Me Your Walls (Episode 223)
-* My Neighbor's Husband's Other Life (Episode 330)
 Among the 158 episodes, 144 episodes originally aired on a Wednesday, thirteen aired on a Tuesday, and "Harrison B. Harding of Camp Crowder, MO" aired on a Monday.