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Season 1 – Forever Fernwood

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Matthew Gilbert Boston Globe With no model to imitate, Lear translated the cool pop irony of Roy Lichtenstein's comic-strip panels , Andy Warhol's product worship, and John Waters's deranged fantasies into an extended TV narrative. Jun 26, 2018 Full Review Noel Murray AV Club Veteran soap writer Ann Marcus maintains some genre authenticity, but the stoner rhythms and low-rent production design push the style closer to suburban surrealism, as does the foggy performance of star Louise Lasser. Rated: B+ Jun 26, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member I heard they were revamping this show with Emily Hampshire, so I had to find it, and indeed it is a weird and wonderful time capsule. I hope they work it out so it has a new and comparatively vivid teleplay. The far out disconnected look of Louise Lasser (most likely still trying to process how she was the 2nd wife of Woody Allen) is a train wreck I could not take my eyes off of. To be fair, this show probably isn't mentally healthy for me, so I was drawn into it like a mosquito to a citronella candle. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 6, 1976 Fernwood flasher; mass murders; Mary's floors have waxy yellow buildup. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 7, 1976 The Fernwood Flasher is exposed! Mary confronts Tom on the sad state of their love-life, and meets Sergeant Foley who is very pleasant and helpful. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 8, 1976 Heather may know something about the mass murders! Mary and Tom talk about growing up, and the Fernwood Flasher returns. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 9, 1976 Grandpa Larkin is released into Mary's care pending psychological counseling, and Mary aroused Tom's ire...but little else. Details Episode 5 Aired Jan 10, 1976 Tom attempts to prove his manhood to Mary; Mary receives a very upsetting phone call; Grandpa Larkin is set to see a social worker. Details Episode 6 Aired Jan 13, 1976 Mary journeys to the library for some books she hopes will save her marriage; the social worker takes on Grandpa; and Heather locks herself in the closet. Details Episode 7 Aired Jan 14, 1976 Mary panics; Heather is followed; Sgt. Foley is pleasant. Details Episode 8 Aired Jan 15, 1976 Heather gets a date; laundry-room frustration; Charlie and Loretta's big night. Details Episode 9 Aired Jan 16, 1976 Charlie is beaming as Loretta cuts the record of her dreams, and the Hartmans share in their excitement. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 17, 1976 Tom helps a distressed damsel; Loretta faints; Grandpa makes amends. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 20, 1976 Tom awakens in a strange bed, and takes static from George; Mary blames herself for the tragedies around her. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 21, 1976 Loretta gets some happy news and makes a decision on her trip to Nashville; Cathy turns a new leaf. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 22, 1976 Pandemonium reigns; Mary faces the mass murderer; George meets Steve; Tom and Mae. Details Episode 14 Aired Jan 23, 1976 Mary is the prisoner of the mass-murderer! Tom is feeling guilty, but his explanation makes still more trouble. Details Episode 15 Aired Jan 24, 1976 Mary's life is in danger! Loretta has an inspiration, and the mass-murderer makes his escape. Details Episode 16 Aired Jan 27, 1976 The tension steadily mounts as the mass-murderer's demands cannot be met and Sergeant Foley volunteers for a daring rescue. Details Episode 17 Aired Jan 28, 1976 The Rev. Standfast is reluctant; Tom and Mae rendezvous; the murderer gets his way. Details Episode 18 Aired Jan 29, 1976 Mary is safe! The Hartmans, Shumways, and Haggers are jubilant, but Tom and Mary have some things to discuss. Details Episode 19 Aired Jan 30, 1976 Mary makes the front page, Mary tells Tom she knows about Mae, and Tom says goodnight - to the sofa. Details Episode 20 Aired Jan 31, 1976 Conway Twitty visits; Martha and Mary converse; Tom seeks advice from his past. Details Episode 21 Aired Feb 3, 1976 Mary and Sergeant Foley are in his apartment; Charlie and Loretta set out for superstardom; Martha confides in her plants. Details Episode 22 Aired Feb 4, 1976 Mary is reduced to tears by a jealous Tom; the Hartmans and Shumways bid the Haggers good-bye. Details Episode 23 Aired Feb 5, 1976 Mary is served with a summons; Blanche and Leroy discuss the Hartmans' problems. Details Episode 24 Aired Feb 6, 1976 Tragedy strikes the Haggers in the form of a bus full of nuns; Mary does her best to comfort Charlie. Details Episode 25 Aired Feb 7, 1976 Charlie and Loretta are in for some catastrophic news; and Tom visits Mae with something important to tell her. Details Episode 26 Aired Feb 10, 1976 Tom moves in with Charlie; Loretta sinks fast. Details Episode 27 Aired Feb 11, 1976 Mary makes a trip to the library - and Martha insists that being miserable is the only key to happiness. Details Episode 28 Aired Feb 12, 1976 Tom and Mary visit a doctor; Cathy has a new job; Charlie has more bad news. Details Episode 29 Aired Feb 13, 1976 Mary says Tom shouldn't go to waste; and Cathy's magic fingers make their debut. Details Episode 30 Aired Feb 14, 1976 An irate George gets arrested while saving Cathy's reputation; Tom turns to a counselor. Details Episode 31 Aired Feb 17, 1976 Tom rescues Heather; Loretta takes a stand; Sgt. Foley visits Mary. Details Episode 32 Aired Feb 18, 1976 Cathy and Steve try to help Mary; Roberta Walashak. Details Episode 33 Aired Feb 19, 1976 George says no; Charlie and Loretta swap gossip; Tom cooks for Mary. Details Episode 34 Aired Feb 20, 1976 Loretta and Charlie come home; Grandpa helps Roberta; Dorelda Doremus. Details Episode 35 Aired Feb 21, 1976 Loretta invites the Hartmans to her healing, and Charlie looks for miracles of his own. Details Episode 36 Aired Feb 24, 1976 Review show. Details Episode 37 Aired Feb 25, 1976 Mary learns about Heather; Tom and Mary get high. Details Episode 38 Aired Feb 26, 1976 Healing fails; George faces facts; Tom and Mary reach new highs. Details Episode 39 Aired Feb 27, 1976 Heather needs an explanation; Loretta looks up; Mae drops in. Details Episode 40 Aired Feb 28, 1976 Mae spends the night; Martha finds Mae in Tom's bed. Details Episode 41 Aired Mar 2, 1976 Mary prevents a suicide; not-so-friendly letter; Mary and Mae talk. Details Episode 42 Aired Mar 3, 1976 A match made in heaven; Roberta hopes Grandpa can forget; Mary finds meaning. Details Episode 43 Aired Mar 4, 1976 Mae talks to Tom about Mary; Leroy has his last bowl of chicken soup. Details Episode 44 Aired Mar 5, 1976 Soup in the news; Steve gestures goodbye; Leroy gets a Cadillac. Details Episode 45 Aired Mar 6, 1976 Tom's ex's ex calls; George panics. Details Episode 46 Aired Mar 9, 1976 Mary eulogizes Leroy; hypothetical plans; Tom surprises Mae. Details Episode 47 Aired Mar 10, 1976 Mae's reunion; Loretta's comeback. Details Episode 48 Aired Mar 11, 1976 The Shumways get a love letter; Mary has company; Steve is on television. Details Episode 49 Aired Mar 12, 1976 Tom learns about the diamond; Grandpa's secret for happiness. Details Episode 50 Aired Mar 13, 1976 Mary continues her search; Tom embarrasses George. Details Episode 51 Aired Mar 16, 1976 Charlie runs afoul of the police; Charlie and Loretta hear a voice from the past. Details Episode 52 Aired Mar 17, 1976 Cathy and Steve reunite; Mary meets Mona McKenzie; George grumbles. Details Episode 53 Aired Mar 18, 1976 Cathy's premarital bliss; Loretta signs; skyrockets and trains. Details Episode 54 Aired Mar 19, 1976 Cathy nixes the shower; Martha fails; Mary communicates. Details Episode 55 Aired Mar 20, 1976 Loretta's regional breakdown; George feels betrayed; Mona calls Mary. Details Episode 56 Aired Mar 23, 1976 Mary's no-pineapple pie; Charlie's past calls Loretta; Mona works on Tom's performance. Details Episode 57 Aired Mar 24, 1976 Mary and Tom's surrogate; Tom is alone with Mona. Details Episode 58 Aired Mar 25, 1976 Charlie tells Loretta about Muriel; Loretta prepares. Details Episode 59 Aired Mar 26, 1976 Loretta meets Muriel; Sgt. Foley waits with Mary; old flames. Details Episode 60 Aired Mar 27, 1976 Mona drops by; Tom has performance anxiety. Details Episode 61 Aired Mar 30, 1976 Tom is cooperative; Cathy finds another perfect man. Details Episode 62 Aired Mar 31, 1976 Mona's (almost) perfect record; Loretta and Mary discuss the scar. Details Episode 63 Aired Apr 1, 1976 Loretta's farewell performance; Cathy has two dates; STET has another member. Details Episode 64 Aired Apr 2, 1976 Tom has good news; Mary is out of touch with herself. Details Episode 65 Aired Apr 3, 1976 Martha confides; Mary slaps Heather. Details Episode 66 Aired Apr 6, 1976 The Shumways are wary of Sgt. Foley; the meaning of STET; Charlie's instincts. Details Episode 67 Aired Apr 7, 1976 Mary feels awful; Dennis must forget Cathy; Cathy hates Mary. Details Episode 68 Aired Apr 8, 1976 Breakfast and conspiracies; Dennis has a gift for Mary. Details Episode 69 Aired Apr 9, 1976 Mary can't get out of bed; Muriel's extortion scheme fails. Details Episode 70 Aired Apr 10, 1976 Modern medicine; Charlie and Loretta's announcement; Muriel wants money. Details Episode 71 Aired Apr 13, 1976 Breakfast failure; career success; Mary tries to save Cathy. Details Episode 72 Aired Apr 14, 1976 Two-timer Foley; Loretta goes to Hollywood; Charlie counts toes. Details Episode 73 Aired Apr 15, 1976 Hooray for Hollywood; VIP tour; Mary misses Loretta. Details Episode 74 Aired Apr 16, 1976 Mary has hopes and an emergency. Details Episode 75 Aired Apr 17, 1976 Loretta appears with Dinah. Details Episode 76 Aired Apr 20, 1976 Mary's doctor puts her on hold; Martha confesses; Tom has an escort. Details Episode 77 Aired Apr 21, 1976 Mary and Cathy are crazed; Dennis gives back Roberta's key; Sgt. Foley sets a date. Details Episode 78 Aired Apr 22, 1976 Bumper stickers; open marriage; Mary calls the police and declines involvement. Details Episode 79 Aired Apr 23, 1976 Charlie and Loretta return; Mary cannot face Loretta on Thursday. Details Episode 80 Aired Apr 24, 1976 Charlie is called a new name; Mary kisses Dennis; President Timmy. Details Episode 81 Aired Apr 27, 1976 Mary sees an Italian film; joys of parenthood; Foley anticipates an assignment. Details Episode 82 Aired Apr 28, 1976 Charlie allows visitation; Cathy despairs. Details Episode 83 Aired Apr 29, 1976 Biblical controversy; Muriel says goodbye. Details Episode 84 Aired Apr 30, 1976 Dennis gets another week; kitchen conflict; love at rock bottom. Details Episode 85 Aired May 1, 1976 Interest and honesty; vertical lifesaving. Details Episode 86 Aired May 4, 1976 Loretta's night visitor; Mary, the kissed. Details Episode 87 Aired May 5, 1976 Foley finds a family; Mary slips. Details Episode 88 Aired May 6, 1976 Future in the cards; evangelist Loretta; bicentennial bumper-sticker. Details Episode 89 Aired May 7, 1976 Cathy buries the hatchet; blond men and fools; Mary goes to the station. Details Episode 90 Aired May 8, 1976 Mary forgets; Tom and Charlie call a truce; Tom's highly placed in-laws. Details Episode 91 Aired May 11, 1976 Musical requests; Mary's 12 compound; Ed and Howard squabble. Details Episode 92 Aired May 12, 1976 Goodnight fight; Loretta gets a sign; Dennis' ratings are up. Details Episode 93 Aired May 13, 1976 Mary vows an end; Tom bowls alone; Charlie has good news; Dennis tells the truth. Details Episode 94 Aired May 14, 1976 Mary gets the overflow; new troubles-trader; Tom and Mary almost talk. Details Episode 95 Aired May 15, 1976 Grandpa's philosophy; dejection breeds rejection; deep feelings. Details Episode 96 Aired May 18, 1976 Tom and Cathy look for mates; Mary tries to get picked up. Details Episode 97 Aired May 19, 1976 Mary confesses; Cathy and Tom find evidence; Mary gets help. Details Episode 98 Aired May 20, 1976 Tom notes a difference; Loretta offers; sore-feet lecture. Details Episode 99 Aired May 21, 1976 Foley is in traction; Tom's refuge. Details Episode 100 Aired May 22, 1976 Mary composes her thoughts; Loretta cleans house; love and flexible straws. Details Episode 101 Aired May 25, 1976 Mary's beautiful moment; a convent rejects Cathy; Tom gets advice. Details Episode 102 Aired May 26, 1976 "Fernwood Tonight"; Jimmy Joe Jeeter; clerical comfort. Details Episode 103 Aired May 27, 1976 Floor-cleaner and absolution; Mary meets Jimmy Joe Jeeter. Details Episode 104 Aired May 28, 1976 Loretta entertains; Mary journeys through Howard's childhood. Details Episode 105 Aired May 29, 1976 Loretta's child-minister; chicken-fried steak; Mary's blue chiffon. Details Episode 106 Aired Jun 1, 1976 Mary calls for an answer; holy pancakes. Details Episode 107 Aired Jun 2, 1976 Tom's thermal boost; Mary's help line. Details Episode 108 Aired Jun 3, 1976 Charlie is jealous; kitchen-cookie Cathy; Martha's identity. Details Episode 109 Aired Jun 4, 1976 Mary's pamphlets; Foley's ideas; Tom's decisions. Details Episode 110 Aired Jun 5, 1976 Classics; Howard and Ed; Cathy's conversion. Details Episode 111 Aired Jun 8, 1976 Palmistry; Cathy's job; Ed comes clean. Details Episode 112 Aired Jun 9, 1976 Moral support; perfect discipline; too many visitors. Details Episode 113 Aired Jun 10, 1976 Mary's day off; Foley finds a spot; singing for support. Details Episode 114 Aired Jun 11, 1976 Loretta gets a solo spot; the meaning of life; first, the good news. Details Episode 115 Aired Jun 12, 1976 A couple may split; Cathy's job; Tom and Ed have other engagements. Details Episode 116 Aired Jun 15, 1976 Past, present and future; Tom the jerk; sympathy; Heather worries. Details Episode 117 Aired Jun 16, 1976 Jimmy Joe looks to Loretta; Loretta answers the call. Details Episode 118 Aired Jun 17, 1976 Mary's disconnections; fatherly advice; Merle's cheap and sinful ways. Details Episode 119 Aired Jun 18, 1976 Misprint; Tom has good news; typical consumer Mary. Details Episode 120 Aired Jun 19, 1976 Dennis bares his soul; announcements. Details Episode 121 Aired Jun 22, 1976 Mary's cravings; Martha's fathers meet; Tom returns. Details Episode 122 Aired Jun 23, 1976 Mary's normal morning; Loretta saves a soul. Details Episode 123 Aired Jun 24, 1976 Mary and Tom start afresh; Grandpa Twelvetrees' miracle cures; Mary kicks Tom out. Details Episode 124 Aired Jun 25, 1976 Betty wants to change Howard; Jimmy Joe may get a new mom; Mary feels guilty. Details Episode 125 Aired Jun 26, 1976 Betty wants the truth; Cathy's conversion. Details Episode 126 Aired Jun 29, 1976 David Susskind calls; Cathy and Clete clash; the Help Line is cut off. Details Episode 127 Aired Jun 30, 1976 Martha squats for fishing rights. Details Episode 128 Aired Jul 1, 1976 Mary gets a mug in New York; Martha returns to a tragedy. Details Episode 129 Aired Jul 2, 1976 Merle primps; Mary rehearses. Details Episode 130 Aired Jul 3, 1976 Mary has a nationally televised mental breakdown. Details
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Season Info

Network
Syndicated
Genre
Soap, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 6, 1976