1x22 - #022

October 19, 1982

A dip in Madame's ratings indicates that she has fallen out of touch with the youth market. Feeling past her prime, Madame goes punk and takes part in a youth protest.

1x23 - #023

October 20, 1982

Madame decides the only way to recapture her beauty is to undergo cosmetic surgery. She and Pinkerton then concoct a ruse that will allow her recuperation time without anyone discovering what's she's done. In response, the household leaps to the conclusion that Madame is on her deathbed.

1x24 - #024

October 21, 1982

Solaria tries to hypnotize Madame out of a debilitating bout of insomnia, which causes Madame to fall into a post-hypnotic trance while interviewing a prominent women's rights activist.

1x25 - #025

October 22, 1982

When Barney is fired from "Madame's Place," his replacement is a cutting-edge Canadian producer whose run of controversial, adversarial guests nearly drives Madame off the air.

1x26 - #026

October 25, 1982

Madame hosts a reunion for one of the 'Whoopie Girls' from her speakeasy days, but the down-on-her-luck former vaudevillian likes mansion living so much that she shows no signs of leaving; Madame welcomes fellow southerner Toni Tennille to the show, but all of her questions pertain solely to the Captain.

1x27 - But Please, No Jokes

October 26, 1982

After spending her life savings to record a single, Sara Joy quits her job to pursue a full-time singing career. When Madame rebukes her rash decision, her discouraged niece packs her bags and heads home to Georgia -- until Bernadette hears the record, which prompts Madame to introduce Sara Joy on her show.

1x28 - #028

October 27, 1982

When Madame is chosen Woman of the Year by the Fine Arts Guild, Bernadette and Pinkerton move into damage control mode, as the Guild reserves the right to withdraw the nomination if the recipient behaves in an undignified manner. Once it commences, the award ceremony devolves into a bona fide roast of Madame.

1x29 - #029

October 28, 1982

Sara Joy wants Madame to back the production of an esoteric play written by her untalented boyfriend from acting class; glamorous Eva Gabor guest stars on "Madame's Place," resulting in a fashionista duel between the two divas.

1x30 - #030

October 29, 1982

A freak snowstorm brings Hollywood to its knees during sweeps week, forcing Madame to put her staff and family to work on that evening's show.

1x31 - #031

November 1, 1982

Sara Joy hopes to make the Olympics gymnastics team; Madame's former producer sues her for firing him -- serving her subpoena through a dog act on the air -- but her longtime attorney appears to have entered senility.

1x32 - #032

November 2, 1982

Sara Joy promotes the career of a juggling street performer; Madame's trial continues, with the plaintiff threatening blackmail with a videotape from her foray into pornography.

1x33 - #033

November 3, 1982

Sara Joy takes the stand on Madame's behalf as the trial draws to a conclusion.

1x34 - #034

November 4, 1982

When Sara Joy ends her courtship with a love-'em-and-leave-'em nude artist's model, Solaria sets her up with her nephew, Pee Wee Herman.

1x35 - #035

November 5, 1982

Madame is paid a visit by her black sheep cousin Charley -- a man who transforms into Bette Davis whenever he hears the word 'trash.' When vacationing Pinkerton returns to the mansion, he falls for Charley in drag. Guest star: Charles Pierce

1x36 - #036

November 8, 1982

Madame's sergeant nephew Lamar is temporarily re-stationed in Los Angeles, where he commandeers the mansion and puts the family through rigorous basic training; Frankie Avalon guest stars on Madame's show, where he shares his secrets for staying youthful.

1x37 - #037

November 9, 1982

Madame defies network executives when she hires a handsome but inept new announcer over their more seasoned candidates.

1x38 - #038

November 10, 1982

Madame invites her second husband and his new fiancée to lunch, then orders William Shatner off the set of her show when the Canadian actor cannot recite the United States national anthem.

1x39 - #039

November 11, 1982

Madame hires a bargain basement interior designer who romances Bernadette to get a commercial deal on Madame's show.

1x40 - #040

November 12, 1982

Believing the mansion is haunted, the household hires a local ghostbuster; Madame hosts comedian George Gobel on her show, and the two compete to see who has the worse memory.

1x41 - #041

November 15, 1982

Madame continues efforts to banish the ghosts of Groucho and Harpo Marx, whose practical jokes from beyond have the household up in arms; heartthrob John Schneider promotes his latest film and record album on Madame's show.

1x42 - #042

November 16, 1982

An old flame of Pinkerton's returns after 22 years to disclose that they have a son together; comedian Dick Shawn appears as a guest on Madame's show.

1x43 - #043

November 17, 1982

Two teenagers from the Brooklyn chapter of Madame's fan club steal their way into the mansion -- and then refuse to leave; comedian Marty Allen appears on Madame's show.

1x44 - #044

November 18, 1982

Defeated and disillusioned by her inability get a role in a major motion picture, Madame decides to retire, throwing her talk show into disarray.

1x45 - #045

November 19, 1982

Pinkerton becomes addicted to a television soap opera; comedian Rip Taylor forces Madame to play straight man to him when he appears on her talk show.

1x46 - #046

November 22, 1982

Sara Joy is hypnotized into becoming more assertive, which turns into her a completely different person; Arsenio Hall appears on Madame's show.

1x47 - #047

November 23, 1982

When a fan letter berates her physical appearance, Madame hires a makeover consultant who prescribes a complete overhaul; comedian Fred Travalena guest stars on Madame's show.

1x48 - #048

November 24, 1982

The household goes to extremes to raise funds when the media reports that Madame is bankrupt; comedian Scatman Crothers guest stars on Madame's talk show.

1x49 - #049

November 25, 1982

An extraterrestrial steals into the mansion with the objective of "melding" with Madame so he can bring comedy back to his planet.

1x50 - #050

November 26, 1982

A bumbling inspector takes charge after Madame's iconic, life-size portrait is stolen.

1x51 - #051

November 29, 1982

While Pinkerton is on vacation, his twin brother, an uncultivated biker named Chopper, drops in to pay his respects. Actor-singer Jerry Reed guest stars.

1x52 - #052

November 30, 1982

Madame is audited by the Internal Revenue Service, which becomes sticky when Mr. Honest shows up to throw light on every white lie she tells.

1x53 - #053

December 1, 1982

Mr. Honest seeks Madame's help in ferreting out the identity of his secret admirer; comedienne Alice Ghostley visits Madame's show, revealing their long-standing rivalry after decades of competing for the same roles.

1x54 - #054

December 2, 1982

Feeling his midlife crunch, Pinkerton accepts an offer to train an up-and-coming female prizefighter. Final episode of series.

1x55 - #055

December 3, 1982

1x56 - #056

January 31, 1983

1x57 - #057

February 1, 1983

1x58 - #058

February 2, 1983

1x59 - #059

February 3, 1983

1x60 - #060

February 4, 1983

1x61 - #061

February 7, 1983

1x62 - #062

February 8, 1983

1x63 - #063

February 9, 1983

1x64 - #064

February 10, 1983

1x65 - #065

February 11, 1983

1x66 - #066

February 14, 1983

1x67 - #067

February 15, 1983

1x68 - #068

February 16, 1983

1x69 - #069

February 17, 1983

1x70 - #70

February 18, 1983

1x71 - #071

February 21, 1983

1x73 - #073

February 23, 1983

1x74 - #074

February 24, 1983

1x75 - #075

February 25, 1983