TV series

Phyllis

Name: Phyllis
Released: 1975
Cast: Cloris Leachman, Henry Jones, Jane Rose, Lisa Gerritsen, Judith Lowry

1975–1977· 2 seasons★ 6.9Ended

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Synopsis

After her husband’s death, Phyllis Lindstrom and her daughter Bess move to San Francisco to start over. There, she faces the challenges of clashing with eccentric relatives and adjusting to a new life.

Themes

san francisco, california single mother in-laws sitcom

Episodes

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E1 PilotNext upSep 11, 1975 · 25 min
Synopsis
Phyllis' husband, Lars, suddenly dies only to leave Phyllis and her daughter Bess with no money. Desperate, they move to San Francisco to live with Lars' mother Audrey and her new husband Jonathan Dexter. At a reception for Lars' friends, Phyllis meets her new boss Julie Erskine, owner of Erskine Photography. Phyllis later discovers that Julie dated Lars at the same time he was dating her and he proposed to Julie first.
Guest stars: Dee Carroll (Louise)
E2 Bess, Is You a Woman Now?Sep 18, 1975 · 25 min
Synopsis
Bess goes away on a weekend ski trip. Phyllis makes a phone call to Bess' room to see how she is doing only to find someone else answer the phone, a young man. Phyllis is worried that Bess is no longer her innocent daughter.
E3 Up for GrabsSep 22, 1975 · 25 min
Synopsis
An old friend of Lars is in town to discuss some business with Phyllis. However, he is more interested in Phyllis fpr reasons other than business.
E4 Leaving HomeSep 23, 1975 · 25 min
Synopsis
Mother Dexter is upset that Phyllis and Bess have stolen her guest bedroom, so Phyllis decides to move out on her own. Her new apartment, however, is a total dump.
E5 The First DaySep 30, 1975 · 25 min
Synopsis
Phyllis writes to her friend Mary Richards to tell her all about her new life and how hard it was when she first started working.
E6 Phyllis Takes Piano LessonsOct 7, 1975 · 25 min
Synopsis
Phyllis has always regretted that she never finished her piano recital as a child because she froze on stage. She decides to take lessons again, she discovers that she is the only adult in the children's class.
E7 Phyllis' Garage SaleOct 14, 1975 · 25 min
Synopsis
All of Phyllis' belongings arrive from Minneapolis and clutters the house--literally. Phyllis decides to have a garage sale, but has trouble letting go of her things.
E8 The First DateOct 27, 1975 · 25 min
Synopsis
Phyllis is going to go on a double date with Julie, for the first time since Lars died and is nervous about getting into the routine again.
E9 All Together NowOct 30, 1975 · 25 min
Synopsis
Phyllis feels that she does not really ""know"" Bess. First, she tries to go out with Bess to a dance club and when that doesn't work. Then, she gets an insane idea of staying up all night and having them tell all kinds of secrets about themselves.
E10 Audrey Leaves JonathanNov 6, 1975 · 25 min
Synopsis
Audrey is upset when she learns that Jonathan had an affair on his first wife while he was in the service. She feels that if he's done it once, he'll do it again. She decides to leave him, only to move next door to Phyllis' room. Jonathan must tell her he loves her because he never has.
E11 Phyllis Opens Julie's HeartNov 17, 1975 · 25 min
Synopsis
Phyllis must try to comfort Julie after she sees her boyfriend with another woman.
E12 So Lonely I Could CryNov 24, 1975 · 25 min
Synopsis
Phyllis finds her self all alone when Bess is gone for the weekend and the Dexter's go on vacation. She must try to entertain herself for the entire weekend with no one else around.
E13 Phyllis and the Little PeopleDec 1, 1975 · 25 min
Synopsis
Bess announces her plans to marry. Phyllis invites the boy's parents over only to discover that they are little people and must deal with her discomfort throughout the evening.
E14 There's No Business Like No BusinessDec 8, 1975 · 25 min
Synopsis
The photo studio is in financial trouble and Phyllis tries to land an account for the company but fails. Jonathan decides to invest some money into the business.
E15 Paging Dr. LindstromDec 22, 1975 · 25 min
Synopsis
Phyllis meets a medium at the studio and discusses the afterlife. Audrey, by chance, meets him and invites him over to have a seance to contact Lars.
E16 The $17,623,419.53 ManJan 5, 1976 · 25 min
Synopsis
Phyllis meets a wealthy business tycoon named Harry Loomis who proposes to her.
E17 Honor Thy Mother DexterJan 12, 1976 · 25 min
Synopsis
Phyllis believes that the reason Sally (Judith Lowry) is so grouchy is because she has nothing to do in life. First Phyllis tries to put her in the workforce by getting her a job at the studio. That was a big mistake. Then, Phyllis tries to fix her up with a date.
Guest stars: Judith Lowry (Mother Dexter)
E18 Phyllis in LoveJan 19, 1976 · 25 min
Synopsis
Phyllis falls in love with a tennis player who just happens to be married.
E19 Crazy MamaJan 26, 1976 · 25 min
Synopsis
Bess has finally had it with her mother and feels she has no privacy. Thus, Bess moves out and Phyllis must go after her and convince her to return home.
E20 A Man, a Woman, and Another WomanFeb 2, 1976 · 25 min
Synopsis
Phyllis' old lawyer friend Jerome returns to San Francisco with his new young bride.
E21 Leo's SuicideFeb 9, 1976 · 25 min
Synopsis
Leo gets depressed and takes some of Audrey's pills (which happen to be no more than placebos.)
E22 Sonny BoyFeb 16, 1976 · 25 min
Synopsis
Jonathan's brother comes to visit and Phyllis must become a middleman between sibling rivalry.
E23 Widows, Merry and OtherwiseFeb 23, 1976 · 25 min
Synopsis
Audrey's niece, a recent widow, comes to visit, and Phyllis must try to comfort her since she is too a widow.
E24 The TriangleMar 1, 1976 · 25 min
Synopsis
Bess's old boy boyfriend who falls for Phyllis after he is dumped by Bess.