Ep 11. You've Got a Friend

In the season 3 episode 11 of The Mary Tyler Moore Show titled "You've Got a Friend," Mary is feeling lonely and wants to find a new friend to spend time with. She tries various ways of meeting new people, like attending a creative writing class and joining a club for singles, but still struggles to make a connection with anyone she meets.

Meanwhile, Lou is having trouble at work when his son comes to visit and tells him that he wants to become a hippie. Lou is worried that his son is making a mistake and tries to convince him otherwise. This causes tension between Lou and his son, and Lou feels like he doesn't have anyone to talk to about it.

Eventually, Mary and Lou open up to each other about their struggles and realize that they can be there for each other as friends. They spend the day together, doing things they both enjoy and supporting each other through their problems.

In the end, Mary and Lou both feel grateful for the new friendship they have formed and realize that sometimes the best friends are the people you least expect. The episode highlights the importance of connection and support in our lives and the power of unexpected friendships.