The Joey Bishop Show

Everyone is excited that Joey Jr. is coming home but less so when Joey Sr. tries to enforce some extreme rules concerning baby care.

Joey has a skit on his show that offends his laundry ladies. Joey must make amends or deal with dirty clothes for a long time.

Joey grows a mustache but everybody hates it, begging him to shave it off. But Joey thinks it makes him look like a debonair film star.

Joey discusses parenting challenges with Danny and they imagine themselves as rebellious younger versions of themselves.

With nurse Hilda away on vacation and Ellie planning a date night out for Joey and her, Joey is worried about leaving the baby with a stranger for the first time.

Joey and Ellie receive a call from a hotel saying they left something but must identify it. Problem is neither of them seem to be missing anything and become preoccupied trying to recall the item.

Ellie is taking the baby to see her mother and asks Larry to keep Joey company while she is gone. But the guys have too much time on their hands and quickly find themselves in trouble.

Joey buys Ellie a black wig and she becomes suspicious of his motive, causing a liitle spat. But a date at a night club reveals where he might have gotten his inspiration.

Joey Jr is making his TV debut with everyone looking forward to being a part of it. But Joey Sr says it's just for family which becomes a problem when Ellie freezes on camera.

Joey has Bobby Rydell as a guest on his show and invites him to dinner. A problem arises because Ellie has written a song and sees it as a hit if Bobby is the one who records it.

Ellie promises Jillson that he can play Santa Claus for Joey Jr. at Christmas since Jillson plays Santa for all the children in the apartment building. Later, Joey comes home with a Santa suit and declaring he would play Santa for Joey Jr. to the dismay of Jillson.

Joey lets Ellie practice putting bandages on people but a problem occurs when she can't remove the casts on his arms. Larry takes Joey to the hospital but in a misunderstanding he is admitted.

Joey has old friend Jack Carter on his show which gives them a chance to reminisce about when Joey was first dating Ellie. An unusual dinner together with Jack's wife gives Ellie an idea about showbiz marriage.

Joey and Vic Damone are on a tour to entertain troops and one morning Joey wakes up speaking Russian. After learning Vic has been to Russia, he believes the two of them are part of an elaborate spy plot.

Joey is feeling stress from his job so Ellie rents a rustic cabin so he can relax. But city boy Joey isn't cut out for country life and ends up even more frustrated than before.

Zsa Zsa volunteers to decorate baby Joey's nursery and his parents gratefully accept. But it's done in a masculine jungle theme which Ellie hates but feels it would be rude to say so.

The Dodgers need a Master of Ceremonies for a banquet and Joey immediately thinks of their number one NY fan, Phil Foster. A problem arises since Phil has not forgiven the team for moving to Los Angeles. Dodger's coach Leo Durocher is asked to win him over but instead tempers flare.

Famous insult comedian Jack E. Leonard guests on Joey's show and doesn't ridicule him once. Joey is then convinced Jack doesn't like him and is determined to find out why. It could be over a teddy bear misunderstanding.

Larry wins a writing comedy award for Joey's show the same night Joey loses. Larry becomes insufferable with his bragging leading to a fight between the two friends.

Joey is hosting a charity fundraiser and Roberta Sherwood agrees to perform several musical numbers. Ellie causes delays and laughs when she cannot find an outfit different from the other women guests.

Joey and his pal Buddy have a history of practical jokes. Their rivalry escalates to the point where Joey is hosting a luau in his apartment and Buddy shows up riding a donkey for some reason.

Joey and Ellie misinterpret a phone call of Hilda's they overheard and conclude she is about to quit. They go overboard on making the their maid's life perfect so she won't leave.

Joey mentions his love of dogs on his TV show and his fans drop off several dozen at his apartment. Between jokes Larry suggests gifting them to children who have their parents's permission.

Joey is headed to the Catskills to relax and it starts him reminiscing about working there ten years earlier. Performing with Lou and Al, they endure cranky guests turned hecklers due to the non-stop rain.

After Joey has Jack Jones on his show and admiring his talent, he precedes to have a fantasy dream that night. In it Ellie is a genie and grants Joey's wish to be a pop singer pursued by fanatical young fans.