Alice (1976) Season 2 Episode 15 Love Me, Love My Horse

Alice season 2 episode 15 called "Love Me, Love My Horse" is a heartwarming episode that explores the theme of friendship and loyalty. The episode begins with Alice having an argument with her best friend Flo, who she believes is too obsessed with her new horse to spend any time with her. Meanwhile, Mel and Vera are busy preparing the diner for an upcoming Valentine's Day dance, and Tommy goes on a date with a new girl in town.

As the episode progresses, tensions rise when Flo's horse gets sick and needs urgent medical attention. Alice steps in to help her friend and offers to look after the horse while Flo heads out of town to find a veterinarian. However, things take a turn for the worse when Alice realizes that she has to attend the Valentine's Day dance and is running out of time to take care of the horse. With the help of Vera and Mel, Alice is able to find a solution that not only saves the horse's life but also brings her closer to her best friend.

In "Love Me, Love My Horse," the characters in Alice learn that true friendship is about being there for each other during both good times and bad. Alice and Flo's argument is a reminder that it's easy to get caught up in our own passions and forget about the needs of others. However, when Flo's horse falls ill, Alice is quick to put aside her anger and steps up to help her friend. This act of kindness not only saves the horse's life but also helps to heal the rift between Alice and Flo.

Beyond the theme of friendship, the episode also explores the many dimensions of love. While Alice is busy trying to rescue the horse, Mel and Vera are preparing for the Valentine's Day dance at the diner. Mel, who is still mourning the loss of his wife, is hesitant to attend the event, but Vera convinces him to take a chance on love again. Despite being single, Vera is full of love for everyone around her and the Valentine's Day dance is an opportunity for her to show off her romantic side.

Additionally, Tommy goes on a date with a new girl in town, which adds a touch of humor to the episode. As always, Tommy struggles to impress his date and enlists the help of the diner's regulars to give him tips on how to be more charming. However, despite their advice, Tommy's date quickly becomes a disaster, and he realizes that true love is not something that can be manufactured.

Overall, Alice season 2 episode 15 is a heartwarming and uplifting episode that explores the theme of love and friendship in all its forms. The episode reminds us that true friendships can survive even the toughest of arguments, and that sometimes it takes a crisis to bring people closer together. With its blend of humor, drama, and romance, "Love Me, Love My Horse" is a great example of the kinds of stories that Alice excels at telling.