Ep 11. A Bird in the Head Hurts

Rob and Laura Petrie are back in the second season of The Dick Van Dyke Show episode 11, titled "A Bird in the Head Hurts". The episode begins with Rob waking up with a terrible headache, which he believes he got from the sounds of a bird chirping loudly outside their bedroom window all night. His wife Laura tries to soothe his pain by giving him massages and applying hot and cold compresses but nothing seems to work.

Rob's co-worker Jerry stops by the house to discuss a work issue. Jerry suggests that Rob may have a sinus infection. The talk between the two colleagues starts a hilarious sequence of events when Jerry accidentally releases Laura's pet bird named Larry from his cage, which leads to a series of amusing moments.

The bird turns out to be very friendly and takes a liking to Rob, which seems to help alleviate his headache. However, the more time the bird spends with Rob, the stranger Rob feels, believing that some of the bird's behavior is starting to rub off on him. Despite Laura's insistence that it's all in his head, Rob seeks medical advice to help identify the root of his issues.

As Rob visits the doctor, he discovers his headache is not caused by the bird, but by his tight-fitted hat. The news comes as a relief to him and when he returns home to tell Laura, they find that Larry has laid an egg, proving that Larry is not actually a “Larry” but a “Laura,” much to the surprise of the couple.

The episode ends with Rob and Laura naming the bird "Larry/Laura" and trying to figure out what to do with the egg. The show offers the viewers a unique blend of humor, wit, and creativity in the comical events that unfold around the shared experiences of a couple and their unconventional pet.

The Dick Van Dyke Show season 2 episode 11, "A Bird in the Head Hurts," is a delightful episode that is sure to leave fans of the show in stitches. The episode showcases the talented cast, including Dick Van Dyke, Mary Tyler Moore, and Jerry Paris, as they deliver an entertaining script that highlights the chemistry between the actors. From the bird antics to the revelation that Larry is not Larry, the episode brings a fresh twist to the traditional family sitcom format. Overall, this episode is a classic example of the charm and comedic genius that made The Dick Van Dyke Show a classic American sitcom.