Alice
“Kiss my grits!”
Alice is an American sitcom television series that ran from August 31, 1976 to March 19, 1985 on CBS. The series is based on the 1974 film Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore. The show stars Linda Lavin in the title role, a widow who moves with her young son to start her life over again, and finds a job working at a roadside diner on the outskirts of Phoenix, Arizona. Most of the episodes revolve around events at Mel's Diner.
Where to watch Alice in United States
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Alice there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Alice streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store |
About Alice
Alice is a 1976 English-language comedy and drama series created by Robert Getchell. The cast is led by Linda Lavin, Philip McKeon, Vic Tayback. It spans 9 seasons and 202 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Alice was produced by Warner Bros. Television and made in United States of America and Italy. It was first aired on August 31, 1976, and carries a TV-PG certification.
- Created by
- Robert Getchell
- First aired
- August 31, 1976
- Last aired
- March 19, 1985
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-PG
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 9 (202 episodes)
- Network
- CBS
- Country
- United States of America, Italy
- Production
- Warner Bros. Television
Alice cast & crew
Alice was created by Robert Getchell.
The cast features Linda Lavin as Alice Hyatt, Philip McKeon as Tommy Hyatt, Vic Tayback as Mel Sharples, Beth Howland as Vera Louise Gorman-Novak, Celia Weston as Jolene Hunnicutt, and Charles Levin as Elliot Novak.
Behind the camera, it was produced by David Susskind and Harvey Bullock.
Is Alice worth watching?
Alice holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 58 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy series.
With 9 seasons and 202 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.
If you enjoy comedy and drama, Alice is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Alice
Alice isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Alice
Linda Lavin
Alice Hyatt
Philip McKeon
Tommy Hyatt
Vic Tayback
Mel Sharples
Beth Howland
Vera Louise Gorman-Novak
Celia Weston
Jolene Hunnicutt
Charles Levin
Elliot Novak
Alice — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Alice in United States?
Alice is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Alice in?
Alice is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Alice are there?
Alice has 9 seasons with 202 episodes in total.
▸What is Alice rated?
Alice is rated TV-PG. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 58 ratings.
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