Alice (1976) Season 2 Episode 3 86 The Waitress

Alice season 2 episode 3, titled "86 The Waitress," follows the staff of Mel's Diner as they deal with the arrival of a new waitress, Belle. After promising to be an excellent employee, Belle struggles to keep up with the demands of the busy diner and quickly becomes a burden on the already stressed-out staff.

Meanwhile, the regular customers of Mel's Diner begin to take notice of Belle's shortcomings, leading to tension between the wait staff and the patrons. Vera, in particular, is unhappy with Belle's lack of experience and poor performance, and tensions between the two only escalate as the episode progresses.

As the chaos at Mel's Diner continues to mount, Alice attempts to mediate between the various parties and ensure that everyone is able to work together effectively. But as Belle's mistakes continue to accumulate, it becomes clear that something must be done to remedy the situation.

In the end, Alice is able to come up with a plan to help Belle improve her performance, and the staff of Mel's Diner begins to work together more smoothly than ever before. Despite the brief turbulence caused by Belle's arrival, the episode ends on a positive note, with the team at Mel's Diner stronger than ever before.