The Mary Tyler Moore Show
The Mary Tyler Moore Show: Season 3

Air Date

September 16, 1972

Episodes

24 episodes

The Mary Tyler Moore Show

Season 3

Episodes

The Good-Time News

1. The Good-Time News

September 16, 1972
25 min

Mary is given the task of making The Six O'clock News more upbeat, and her plans are on target to succeed until they're frustrated by Ted.

What is Mary Richards Really Like?

2. What is Mary Richards Really Like?

September 23, 1972
25 min

Mary is interviewed by a newspaper columnist and ends up telling a little too much.

Who's in Charge Here?

3. Who's in Charge Here?

September 30, 1972
25 min

Lou is promoted to the position of program director but has to decide to whom his old job should go. Meanwhile, The Six O'clock News begins falling apart without him.

Enter Rhoda's Parents

4. Enter Rhoda's Parents

October 7, 1972
25 min

Ida Morgenstern, Rhoda's mother, mistakenly believes that her husband is seeing other women, so Rhoda and Mary try to clear things up between them.

It's Whether You Win or Lose

5. It's Whether You Win or Lose

October 14, 1972
25 min

When Lou's trip to Las Vegas is cancelled, Mary organizes a poker game at the office where Murray loses a substantial amount to Ted.

Rhoda the Beautiful

6. Rhoda the Beautiful

October 21, 1972
25 min

After losing 20 pounds, Rhoda enters a beauty contest at work, but continues to put herself down.

Just Around the Corner

7. Just Around the Corner

October 28, 1972
25 min

Mary is worried that her parents, who have moved to the Twin Cities to be close to her, may pry into her life too much.

But Seriously, Folks

8. But Seriously, Folks

November 4, 1972
25 min

Mary begins dating the writer of the Chuckles the Clown show, whose real ambition is to become a stand-up comedian.

Farmer Ted and the News

9. Farmer Ted and the News

November 11, 1972
25 min

Ted refuses to sign his contract renewal until Lou agrees to let him pursue other ventures, a decision he soon regrets when Ted begins appearing in commercials.

Have I Found a Guy for You

10. Have I Found a Guy for You

November 18, 1972
25 min

Two of Mary's friends separate and Mary accepts a date from the husband.

You've Got a Friend

11. You've Got a Friend

November 25, 1972
25 min

Mary becomes concerned when her father, newly retired, appears to have no friends or hobbies in Minneapolis, and tries to take on the role herself.

It Was Fascination, I Know

12. It Was Fascination, I Know

December 2, 1972
25 min

Bess's 15-year-old boyfriend falls in love with Mary and begins to surprise her with visits to her apartment and her work.

Operation: Lou

13. Operation: Lou

December 9, 1972
25 min

Lou goes to hospital to have a piece of World War II shrapnel removed and, surprisingly, he and Ted become best friends.

Rhoda Morgenstern: Minneapolis to New York

14. Rhoda Morgenstern: Minneapolis to New York

December 16, 1972
25 min

Rhoda decides to move back to New York but Mary is taking the whole thing with a grain of salt.

The Courtship of Mary's Father's Daughter

15. The Courtship of Mary's Father's Daughter

December 23, 1972
25 min

Mary runs into her former boyfriend Dan Whitfield in an elevator by chance. Subsequently, Dan realizes he still has feelings for Mary, breaks off his engagement, and begins dating her again.

Lou's Place

16. Lou's Place

January 6, 1973
25 min

Lou spots an opportunity to buy a bar after realizing a lifelong dream. However, he is short of several thousand dollars and Ted is the only one who can come to his aid.

My Brother's Keeper

17. My Brother's Keeper

January 13, 1973
25 min

Phyllis wants to set up her visiting brother with Mary, but instead he hits it off with Rhoda and begins spending time with her to Phyllis's disapproval.

The Georgette Story

18. The Georgette Story

January 20, 1973
25 min

Mary and Rhoda try to encourage Georgette to take a stand for herself after seeing how Ted takes advantage of her.

Romeo and Mary

19. Romeo and Mary

January 27, 1973
25 min

Rhoda introduces Mary to a very irritating Warren Sturges, who tries everything including a giant billboard across the road from the WJM-TV offices to get her to accept his marriage proposal.

What Do You Do When the Boss Says, I Love You?

20. What Do You Do When the Boss Says, I Love You?

February 3, 1973
25 min

The new station manager, an attractive woman, falls for Lou.

Murray Faces Life

21. Murray Faces Life

February 10, 1973
25 min

Murray becomes depressed when he realizes that the years are passing him by, after he learns that a contemporary has won a Pulitzer Prize.

Remembrance of Things Past

22. Remembrance of Things Past

February 17, 1973
25 min

A former boyfriend visiting Minneapolis calls Mary who, deep down, wants to see him again but she has been hurt by him too many times before.

Put On a Happy Face

23. Put On a Happy Face

February 24, 1973
25 min

Everything goes right for Rhoda and everything goes wrong for Mary on a disastrous day when she is due to go to the Teddies.

Mary Richards and the Incredible Plant Lady

24. Mary Richards and the Incredible Plant Lady

March 3, 1973
25 min

Mary lends Rhoda almost $1,200 to start a new venture and worries she may never see her money again, after Rhoda postpones repayment, hires Georgette full-time and begins expanding her business.