Episode
The Mary Tyler Moore Show: The Dinner Party
Overview
Mary invites Congresswoman Geddes to a fancy dinner at her home, trying hard to ensure that everything is perfect.
Details
- Series
- The Mary Tyler Moore Show
- Season
- Season 4
- Episode
- Episode 10
- Air date
- 1973-11-17
- Runtime
- 25 min
Episode context
The Dinner Party is Episode 10 in Season 4 of The Mary Tyler Moore Show. It aired on 1973-11-17. The runtime is 25 min.
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Rhoda begins dating the boss of Hemple's and falls deeply in love with him. She wants to tell him how she feels, but Mary warns her to take things slowly.
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Episode 13: I Gave at the Office
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Episode 14: Almost a Nun's Story
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Episode 5: Hi There, Sports Fans
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