Ep 11. The Six-and-a-Half-Year Itch
- TVPG
- November 27, 1971
- 25 min
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7.6 (173)
In The Mary Tyler Moore Show season 2 episode 11, titled The Six-and-a-Half-Year Itch, Mary is feeling restless and unfulfilled in her relationship with her boyfriend, Joe. After making plans for a romantic weekend away with Joe, Mary finds herself struggling to get excited about the trip. When she runs into an old flame, Bill, she begins to question whether she truly loves Joe or if she's just comfortable in their relationship.
Meanwhile, Lou is dealing with his own relationship struggles. He's dating a much younger woman named Rhoda, who he's been trying to impress with fancy dinners and expensive gifts. However, when Rhoda reveals that she's only been dating Lou for his connections in the industry, he realizes that their relationship is built on shallow foundations.
As Mary and Lou navigate their own relationship issues, the WJM news team is preparing for a big story about a group of young children who are being forced to leave their homes due to a highway construction project. Ted is thrilled to be covering the story, but soon realizes that he's in over his head when he tries to interview the emotional children.
As always, the episode is filled with the witty banter and relatable struggles that made The Mary Tyler Moore Show a beloved classic. Whether you're rooting for Mary to find true love or just enjoying the antics of the WJM news team, The Six-and-a-Half-Year Itch is sure to keep you entertained from start to finish.