The Paul Lynde Show

1972 - 1973

Howie Comes Home to Roost

13th September 1972

Episode 1

Paul's daughter returns home from college with her unemployed husband Howie, for whom Paul tries to find a position.

Whiz Kid Sizzles as Quiz Fizzles

20th September 1972

Episode 2

Paul's plan to get Barbara and Howie out of the house backfires when Howie refuses to take the $3,000 he won on a game show.

The Landlord

27th September 1972

Episode 3

When Howie gets a part in an all-nude play, Paul tries to prevent it from opening.

No Nudes is Good Nudes

4th October 1972

Episode 4

When Paul throws them out of the house, Barbara and Howie join a commune.

To Commune or Not to Commune

11th October 1972

Episode 5

Paul's plan to get the kids out of the house by faking unemployment backfires.

How to be Unhappy, Though Poor

18th October 1972

Episode 6

Paul must defend the oil company Howie and Barbara are demonstrating against.

Pollution Solution

25th October 1972

Episode 7

Howie and Barbara learn their marriage is invalid, so Paul tries to convince them to remarry.

To Wed or Not to Wed

1st November 1972

Episode 8

Paul hates Sally's new boyfriend, so she runs away from home.

Unsteady Going

8th November 1972

Episode 9

Paul hires Howie as his temporary secretary.

Whose Lib?

22nd November 1972

Episode 10

Paul's eccentric sister visits while Paul is entertaining a Japanese businessman.

Meet Aunt Charlotte

29th November 1972

Episode 11

Howie and Barbara move into Paul's basement just as Howie's parents come for a visit.

An Affair to Forget

6th December 1972

Episode 12

Paul and Martha take sides when their friends separate.

Martha's Last Hurrah

13th December 1972

Episode 13

Paul's sister returns to cause trouble for Paul. She is siding with the candidate who is opposing the mayor's son whom Paul is helping.

Paul's Desperate Hour

20th December 1972

Episode 14

Howie invites the black man who mugged Barbara to dinner.

No More Mr. Nice Guy

27th December 1972

Episode 15

After he learns he has high blood pressure, Paul must try to be nice to Howie.

The Bare Facts

3rd January 1973

Episode 16

Paul loses the nomination for the Bar Association presidency when Howie's nude portrait of Barbara is printed in the local newspaper.

Howie's Inheritance

10th January 1973

Episode 17

Howie inherits $10,000 but refuses to accept it.

P.S. I Loathe You

17th January 1973

Episode 18

Paul writes a nasty letter to his boss, which then gets accidentally mailed,

The Congressman's Son

24th January 1973

Episode 19

Paul loses a big job when Howie changes a congressman's son into a hippie.

Out of Bounds

31st January 1973

Episode 20

Paul's discovers that his fence extends one foot onto his neighbor's property, so he must either buy the land or move the fence.

Is This Trip Necessary?

7th February 1973

Episode 21

Paul's mother-in-law comes for a visit. In order to get rid of her, Paul arranges for her to win a free trip.

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Your Mother-in-Law But Were Afraid to Ask

14th February 1973

Episode 22

Paul's mother-in-law sprains her leg and moves in for a very long visit.

Back Talk

21st February 1973

Episode 23

Barbara and Howie have a fight about not fighting enough, so she moves into her parents' room, causing Paul to move in with Howie.

Barbara Goes Home to Mother

28th February 1973

Episode 24

Paul is afraid the family unit is breaking up, so he institutes Family Day -- and everyone else desperately tries to end the fun.

Togetherness

7th March 1973

Episode 25

Martha is jealous when their 18-year-old neighbor is impressed with Paul's legal abilities.

Springtime for Paul

14th March 1973

Episode 26

Paul hurts his back, but is cured when he learns Howie's friend agrees to help him with acupuncture.

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Paul Lynde•Elizabeth Allen•Pamelyn Ferdin

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The Paul Lynde Show is an American sitcom that aired on ABC. The series stars Paul Lynde and aired from September 13, 1972 to September 8, 1973.

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