Ep 1. Mork Moves In

Mork & Mindy is a classic American sitcom that originally ran from 1978 to 1982. The show is known for launching the career of comedian Robin Williams, who played the lead role of Mork, an alien from the planet Ork who comes to Earth to study humans. Mork & Mindy was most popular during its first two seasons, which aired from 1978 to 1980.

The first episode of Mork & Mindy, titled "Mork Moves In," aired on September 14, 1978. The episode introduces us to Mork, an alien who has been sent to Earth to observe and learn about human behavior. Mork is from the planet Ork, which is a chaotic and technologically advanced society where everything is backwards - people walk backwards, food is eaten by sticking it in the ear, and so on. Mork's mission is to study Earth and report back his findings to his superiors on Ork.

"Mork Moves In" begins with Mork crash-landing his egg-shaped spacecraft in the backyard of a suburban home in Boulder, Colorado. The home is that of Mindy McConnell (played by Pam Dawber), a young woman who lives with her widowed father Fred (played by Conrad Janis). Mindy discovers Mork and initially thinks he's a child in a Halloween costume. When Mork reveals himself to be an alien and starts speaking in his strange gibberish language, Mindy faints.

When Mindy wakes up, Mork is still in her backyard, and he starts observing her and her father through the window. Mork is intrigued by human behavior and starts taking notes on everything he sees. Mindy eventually comes outside and talks to Mork, and he tells her he's from Ork and has been sent to study humans. Mindy is skeptical but curious and invites Mork into her house to learn more about him.

Over the course of the episode, Mindy tries to help Mork assimilate to human customs and behavior. Mork has a hard time understanding Earth language and customs, and his interactions with humans are often awkward and humorous. We see Mork try to eat a can of spray-on cheese, make a sandwich using a hammer and nails, and try to phone home using a combination of spoons and forks.

Fred is initially suspicious of Mork, thinking he's some kind of scam artist or con man. But as Mork starts demonstrating his alien powers - he can freeze time, levitate objects, and make himself invisible - Fred starts to believe that he really is an alien.

Throughout the episode, Mork's bizarre behavior and unusual statements cause chaos and confusion for Mindy and her family. But despite the chaos, Mindy becomes fond of Mork and starts to see him as a friend. By the end of the episode, Mork has decided to move in with Mindy and her family so he can continue his mission to study humans.

"Mork Moves In" sets the stage for the rest of the series, which follows Mork as he tries to understand and adjust to life on Earth. The show is known for its zany humor, physical comedy, and fast-paced dialogue. Mork & Mindy was a popular show in its time and helped cement Robin Williams as a comedic talent. Even though the show hasn't aged perfectly, it's still an important part of television history and worth checking out for fans of classic sitcoms and Robin Williams' work.