Ep 10. Have I Found a Guy for You
- TVPG
- November 18, 1972
- 25 min
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7.1 (155)
In season 3 episode 10 of The Mary Tyler Moore Show titled "Have I Found a Guy for You," Mary's friend Joanne comes to visit and asks her to set her up with a guy. Mary agrees to help and arranges for Joanne to join her and her boyfriend, lawyer David, on a double date with David's colleague, Mark.
At first, Joanne and Mark seem to hit it off, but things quickly go downhill when Mark reveals that he's not interested in a serious relationship because he's married. Joanne is understandably upset and Mary feels guilty for setting her up with a married man. Meanwhile, David is also disappointed in his colleague's behavior and starts to question whether or not he should continue working with him.
As the episode progresses, Mary tries to make it up to Joanne by setting her up with another guy, but he turns out to be a bit too weird for Joanne's taste. Mary also tries to convince David to speak with Mark about his behavior, but he's hesitant to get involved in his colleague's personal life.
As the night comes to a close, Joanne and Mary have a heart-to-heart about the ups and downs of dating and the difficulties of finding the right person. Despite the disappointment of the double date, Joanne appreciates Mary's efforts to help her and the two friends grow closer as a result.
Overall, "Have I Found a Guy for You" tackles the complexities of dating and the challenges of set-ups, while also exploring themes of loyalty, friendship, and ethical behavior. With witty dialogue and relatable characters, this episode is a standout in the series and a must-watch for fans of The Mary Tyler Moore Show.