Mary details her attitudes about Annie in the journal given to her by David Susskind. Martha receives photographic “evidence” that George was beamed aboard a UFO. After Cathy decides to…

Mary tells Tom that she switched Heather’s lunch box with Chester’s. Garth decides to use Mary’s comment “you’re only as recovered as you think you are” as the PR catchphrase…

Mary tells Tom that she switched Heather’s lunch box with Chester’s. Garth decides to use Mary’s comment “you’re only as recovered as you think you are” as the PR catchphrase…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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….

Mary schemes to bury Chester’s Peanuts lunch box containing the nuclear device in Fernwood’s time capsule. Martha receives a phone call from Jack and Jill Renquist, who claim they can…

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…

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…

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…

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….

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

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….

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….

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

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

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 and Martha make their musical requests. Betty does her best to battle Mary’s twelve compound. Ed and Howard have a “family” squabble.

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.

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.