The second season opens strong with Rob facing a new challenge that tests his quick wit and quicker feet.
Laura's past comes back in a funny way, and Rob's reaction is peak Dick Van Dyke physical comedy.
Buddy and Sally conspire on something behind Rob's back, and their terrible secret-keeping makes for great television.
Rob tells the story of Ritchie's birth in a classic flashback episode full of nervous-father comedy gold.
A visit to Alan Brady's office goes wrong in all the right ways, with Rob caught in the crossfire.
Sally's love life takes another turn, and her deadpan commentary on romance is comedy perfection.
Rob and Laura attend a fancy event where they're completely out of their element — and completely hilarious.
The writers struggle to come up with material, and their creative block leads to inspired real-life comedy.
Rob's sleepwalking creates a bizarre situation that Laura handles with remarkable patience and wit.
A talent show episode lets the entire cast showcase their real-life performing chops in a delightful showcase.
Rob remembers his time in the Army, and the flashback reveals how his comedy career really began.
Laura accidentally gets into a feud with a neighbor, and her attempts to make peace go comically sideways.
Buddy's wife Pickles makes an appearance, and the Sorrell household proves to be just as entertaining as the Petries'.
Rob makes a promise he can't keep, and watching him try to honor it while everything falls apart is comedy gold.
The office gang gets involved in a scheme that spirals beyond anyone's control, especially Rob's.
Laura and Rob have a disagreement about money that's handled with the intelligence and humor that set this show apart.
Mel Cooley bears the brunt of Buddy's insults in an episode that showcases their classic antagonistic friendship.
Rob gets talked into something against his better judgment, and his regret is both immediate and entertaining.
A household mishap turns into a neighborhood event, with Rob at the center of the commotion as usual.
Sally gets her moment in the spotlight with an episode that proves she's the heart of the writers' room.
Rob's guilt over a small mistake grows into an epic comedy of conscience that Dick Van Dyke plays to perfection.
A party at the Petrie house brings together the show's two worlds — work friends and home friends — with hilarious results.
Ritchie says something innocent that causes a major misunderstanding among the adults, who should really know better.
The writers face their toughest deadline yet, and the pressure cooker environment produces comedy and genuine camaraderie.
Rob tries to surprise Laura with something special, but his elaborate planning meets reality head-on.
An evening out turns into an adventure when the Petries encounter unexpected obstacles between them and a good time.
Laura takes on a challenge that puts her in the spotlight, and Mary Tyler Moore proves why she's a comedic force.
Rob gets competitive about something trivial, and his inability to let it go drives the episode's comedy.
The second season closes with an episode that confirms this show as one of the smartest comedies ever made.
A classic installment that balances the show's workplace wit with its domestic warmth in perfect proportion.
The gang rallies around one of their own in an episode that shows why these characters feel like real friends.
Rob and Laura's relationship faces a comedic test that they navigate with the grace and humor that defines their partnership.