Ep 16. The Alan Brady Show

In the season 3 episode 16 of Mad About You titled "The Alan Brady Show," Paul and Jamie visit the set of a classic television show hosted by Alan Brady, who is played by guest star Carl Reiner. The couple is thrilled to meet the famous actor but soon finds out he is not as nice in person as he is on television.

Meanwhile, Jamie's sister, Lisa, has a new boyfriend, Mark, whom Paul and Jamie dislike. They try to sabotage the relationship, but Lisa ends up getting engaged to Mark anyway. During the engagement party, Paul and Jamie realize they were wrong about Mark, and they give their blessing to the happy couple.

Back at the television set, Alan Brady is having a hard time dealing with his aging appearance. He is worried about being replaced by younger, more attractive hosts and feels insecure about his job. Paul and Jamie try to cheer him up by talking about how much they love his show and how special it is to them. In the end, Alan Brady comes around and feels grateful for the support and admiration that his fans give him.

Throughout the episode, there are several flashbacks to Paul and Jamie's childhood, as they reminisce about their favorite television shows and the memories they shared growing up. The flashbacks serve to highlight how special Alan Brady's show is to them and how much it means to them to be able to visit the set and meet the star.

As always, the episode is full of witty banter and hilarious hijinks. The writing is top-notch, and the guest appearance by Carl Reiner adds an extra layer of humor and nostalgia. Fans of the show will love this episode for its heartwarming moments and its ability to bring back memories of classic television shows from the past.