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….

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…

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…

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 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…

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 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…

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

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…

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.

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

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…

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

Mary makes a confession, which Dennis is awake to hear. Cathy and Tom find the evidence (you don’t need bandages for a heart attack). Mary gets help in return for…

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 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.

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.

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

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 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.

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…

Cathy demands to know why Mary is wrecking her life. Charlie allows Muriel visitation hours. Cathy despairs for a future in Albuquerque.

Sergeant Foley talks his way into a family. Cathy is appeased. Mary makes an unfortunate slip of the tongue.

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.

Cathy demands to know why Mary is wrecking her life. Charlie allows Muriel visitation hours. Cathy despairs for a future in Albuquerque.

Cathy discovers Mary’s true interest in her marriage. Dennis wants Mary to be more honest. Mary tries to save herself with a story of vertical lifesaving.