Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman (1976)

Episode Overview

Mary devises a plan to conceal Chester's Peanuts lunch box, which holds a nuclear device, in Fernwood's time capsule. Meanwhile, Martha receives a surprising call from Jack and Jill Renquist, who assert they can connect with George via a flying saucer. Detective Johnson grows increasingly close to Martha. Mary and Wanda tune in to Clete Meizenheimer's public affairs program, Tee Vee Dinner, where they witness Merle, Annie, and Commissioner Rittenhouse in a heated discussion. During the show, Merle accuses the commissioner of corruption, leading to a shocking moment when Rittenhouse chokes on his TV dinner.