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Mary
Comedy · 1985
Last aired: S1 E13, Steppin' Out with Mary Brenner · 1986-04-08
Mary Brenner is a divorcee, who is forced to find another job when the high fashion magazine she has been writing for is dissolved and she is hired by The Chicago Post, a third rate sensationalist newspaper, to write the Helpline column.
Season 1
E1
From Pillar to Post
1985-12-11 · 30 min
Returning to the workplace after her divorce, Mary is determined to prove to her boss that she is tough enough to handle the job.
E2
Make My Day
1985-12-18 · 30 min
Jo decides that Mary isn't tough enough in dealing with a shady businessman, so she tells him off - while pretending to be Mary. Susan, hoping for a sign from Lester, agrees to go on a date with Frank.
E3
Chicago Hi-Lo
1985-12-25 · 30 min
Assuming she has no idea how to play, Frank and the others invite Mary to join them for a round of poker.
E4
Everyone's a Critic
1986-01-01 · 30 min
Ed LaSalle uses some of Mary's vague comments about a play in his review. Unfortunately, Mary didn't attend the play, even though she was supposed to.
E5
The Death Threat
1986-01-08 · 30 min
When the Eagle is hit with a series of death threats, Mary is fearful, but Frank just laughs them off.
E6
Forest for the Trees
1986-01-15 · 30 min
Mary is depressed because her birthday is the same day as her wedding anniversary. Her spirits receive a lift when she gets a gift from an unexpected place.
E7
Same Old Song
1986-01-22 · 30 min
Jo's sometimes boyfriend has finally finished his book. Will Mary help him get it published?
E8
Beans
1986-01-29 · 30 min
Mary is convinced that Frank has made a bad decision. When she threatens to go over his head, Frank just laughs.
E9
Table for Two
1986-02-12 · 30 min
When Mary's dinner date cancels, Frank engineers a spot at her table.
E10
Mr. Lucky
1986-02-19 · 30 min
Frank thinks he's the luckiest man in the world... until Mary declines his offer to go to Monte Carlo with him.
E11
And the Winner Is
1986-03-25 · 30 min
Mary is stunned when she wins a fashion writer's award for an article she wrote at her former job.
E12
Little Jo
1986-04-01 · 30 min
Mary sets up a dinner for Jo and her parents.
E13
Steppin' Out with Mary Brenner
1986-04-08 · 30 min
Frank makes Mary review Ed's play.
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