Ep 6. Mary's Aunt
- TVG
- October 18, 1975
- 26 min
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7.8 (134)
Mary's Aunt
In this episode of The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Mary is surprised when her Aunt Flo comes to visit from New York. Aunt Flo is a bit of a character and immediately starts causing trouble when she insists on giving Mary's co-workers "psychic readings" in the newsroom.
Meanwhile, Lou is worried about his job when he discovers that the station is being audited and he hasn't exactly been following all the rules. He enlists Mary's help to cover his tracks, but their plan backfires when Aunt Flo gets involved and accidentally reveals their scheme to the auditor.
Back at Mary's apartment, Aunt Flo makes herself at home and starts meddling in Mary's personal life. She tries to set Mary up with a wealthy friend of hers, but Mary is resistant to the idea. She's happy with her single life and doesn't want Aunt Flo butting in.
Throughout the episode, there are plenty of hilarious moments as Aunt Flo continues to wreak havoc and Mary tries to keep everything under control. There are also some touching moments as Mary reflects on her relationship with her aunt and what it means to have family in your life.
Overall, "Mary's Aunt" is a fun, lighthearted episode that brings a new dynamic to the show. It's a reminder that sometimes, even when we don't want them to, our family members have a way of showing up and making themselves known. Despite the chaos, Mary is reminded of the importance of family and the bond that exists between loved ones, no matter how far apart they may be.