Ep 4. Pay the Fifty Dollars
- TV-NR
- October 13, 1976
- 59 min
Alice is a popular sitcom that aired on CBS in the late 70s and early 80s. The show follows the life of Alice Hyatt, a widow who moves to Phoenix, Arizona with her son Tommy to start a new life. Alice begins working at a roadside diner called Mel's Diner, where she forms a close bond with her fellow waitresses, the sassy Flo and the ditzy Vera.
In season 1 episode 4, titled "Pay the Fifty Dollars," Alice and her friends at Mel's Diner are in for a surprise when they receive a notice that the diner is going to be audited by the IRS. The owner of the diner, Mel Sharples, is determined to fight the audit, but Alice and the rest of the staff are worried that they could lose their jobs if the audit goes badly.
To make matters worse, a customer who eats at the diner every day refuses to pay his bill because he claims that his food is always cold. Flo, who is never one to back down from a challenge, confronts the customer and demands that he pay his bill. But when the customer refuses, Flo decides to take matters into her own hands and sets up a sting operation to catch him in the act.
Meanwhile, Alice is struggling to balance her work life with her responsibilities as a single mother. Tommy is having trouble adjusting to his new life in Phoenix and is causing problems at school. Alice turns to Mel for advice, but he proves to be less than sympathetic. Alice's troubles only escalate when she learns that her car has been impounded and she can't afford to retrieve it.
As the pressure mounts, the staff at Mel's Diner wonders whether they'll be able to survive the IRS audit and the difficult customers who frequent the diner. Will Alice and her friends be able to overcome these challenges and come out on top? Fans of the show will have to tune in to find out.
Overall, "Pay the Fifty Dollars" is a classic episode of Alice that captures the heart and humor of the beloved sitcom. With its relatable characters, witty dialogue, and charming setting, the show remains a favorite of audiences all over the world.
