Ep 8. The Black Eye

Doris Day stars in The Doris Day Show, a sitcom that debuted in 1968. The show follows Doris Martin, a widow and mother of two boys who moves from the city to a small town after her husband dies. Doris takes on a job as a secretary at the Today's World magazine while raising her children.

Season 1, Episode 8 is titled The Black Eye. In this episode, Doris's son Billy comes home from school with a black eye. Upon questioning, he tells her that he got into a fight with a boy named Joey who has been bullying him for a while. Doris insists on meeting Joey's mother to address the issue but is shocked to find out that Joey's mom is actually a tough-talking truck driver named Big Maxie.

Doris tries to reason with Big Maxie but she refuses to accept that her son was at fault and continues to defend him. Meanwhile, Doris's other son Toby is also having trouble at school. His teacher accuses him of cheating on a test, and Doris is determined to clear his name. She meets with the teacher and the school principal, who insist on punishing Toby for his actions.

As the episode progresses, Doris finds herself in the middle of a complicated situation. She wants to protect her sons from bullies and unfair accusations but is not sure how to go about it. With the help of her friends, including her boss at the magazine and her neighbor Leroy, Doris finds a way to confront the challenges she faces.

The Black Eye is a heartwarming and relatable episode that explores the challenges of parenting in the face of difficult circumstances. The tension between Doris and Big Maxie adds a bit of humor to the episode, while the serious themes of bullying and accusations at school make it relevant to modern-day audiences. The Doris Day Show is a timeless sitcom that has stood the test of time, and this episode is just one example of its heart and humor.