Season 8

1983–1984

Oct 2, 1983 · 30m

Boss Hogg and Deputy Enos of ""The Dukes of Hazzard"" pay a surprise visit. Up to his usual low tricks, Boss makes an offer to lease the diner that Mel can't refuse but should.

E2. Vera's Secret Lover

Oct 9, 1983 · 30m

A secret lover is sending Vera everything from poems to balloons.

E3. Jolene Gets Her Wings

Oct 16, 1983 · 30m

Everyone's up in the air over Jolene's maiden flight as a part-time stewardess.

E4. Alice's Blind Date

Oct 23, 1983 · 30m

Alice's dinner date with a high-school flame who's now blind turns into a delightful trip down sensory lane.

E5. It Had to Be Mel

Oct 30, 1983 · 30m

A popular singer stops for directions at the diner and ends up proposing to Mel.

E6. The Over-the-Hill Girls

Nov 6, 1983 · 30m

Both Carrie and Alice are turned down as singers by a supper club owner who thinks they're too old for the job.

E7. Vera Gets Engaged

Nov 20, 1983 · 30m

Who would have thought Vera would find love in a greasy spoon? Especially with a cop who just ticketed her for jaywalking.

E8. Vera's Wedding

Nov 20, 1983 · 30m

After a whirlwind courtship, Vera walks down the aisle with her intended.

E9. The Robot Wore Pink

Dec 18, 1983 · 30m

After Alice quits in a huff, Mel replaces her with a very efficient and popular robot named Blanche.

E10. 'Tis the Season to Be Jealous

Dec 25, 1983 · 30m

Working undercover as Santa Claus, Vera's new husband spots her kissing her former fiance.

E11. Tommy Goes Overboard

Jan 1, 1984 · 30m

Tommy's home from college feeling down,due to bad grades & a failed romance. Also,Mel gets a visit,his old Navy buddy Frank. Who ends up inspiring Tommy to consider a change,that Alice may not be crazy about.

E12. Vera, the Horse Thief

Jan 8, 1984 · 30m

No one can corral Vera after she discovers that a miniature horse is being mistreated by its trainer.

E13. Jolene Throws a Curve

Jan 15, 1984 · 30m

Trophy winner Jolene throws Mel a curve when she won't pitch on his softball team.

E14. Lies My Mother Told Me

Jan 29, 1984 · 30m

After 40 years, Mel learns that his mother lied when she told him his dog was a war hero.

E15. Alice and the Devoted Dentist

Feb 12, 1984 · 30m

When Alice chips a tooth eating Mel's chili, he sends her to his dentist who takes one look at her X-rays and falls madly in love.

E16. Alice's Hot Air Romance

Mar 4, 1984 · 30m

Alice gets a ride but hardly a rise out of a sexist ballonist whose hot air isn't confined to his balloon.

E17. Dollars to Donuts

Mar 11, 1984 · 30m

After a winning first day at the track, Tommy bets he'll score in the betting business.

E18. My Dinner with Debbie

Mar 18, 1984 · 30m

By proving she's a better cook than Mel, Vera's acerbic landlady may have found the elusive way to his heart through his stomach.

E19. Vera's Fine Feathered Friends

Mar 25, 1984 · 30m

Vera takes a tumble trying to rescue a nest of baby blue jays from the diner sign before Mel gets to them with a broom.

E20. Jolene is Stuck on Mel

Apr 1, 1984 · 30m

Jolene has second thoughts about marrying a TV game show host especially after a dab of permanent glue bonds her firmly to Mel.

E21. Don't Play It Again, Elliot

Apr 15, 1984 · 30m

A gift piano comes between Vera and Elliot when she can't pry him away from it.

E22. Mel Spins His Wheels

May 13, 1984 · 30m

Mel disdains accommodating the handicapped until two sprained ankles give him a different view, from a wheelchair.

E23. Be It Ever So Crowded

May 20, 1984 · 30m

Vera and Elliot buy a charming old house that comes complete with fireplace, furniture and antiques one of which is a shocking surprise.