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Phyllis

1975 ★ 6.9 2 seasons 48 eps TV-MA

Comedy

After her husband’s death, Phyllis Lindstrom and her daughter Bess move to San Francisco to start over. There, she faces the challenges of clashing with eccentric relatives and adjusting to a new life.

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Phyllis is available to stream on Nabby via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The comedy from Ed. Weinberger, Stan Daniels has 2 seasons and 48 total episodes, rated 6.9/10 by 9 viewers.

Last verified: October 13, 2026 · Source: TMDB

Episodes 48 total across 2 seasons

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Phyllis' husband, Lars, suddenly dies only to leave Phyllis and her daughter Bess with no money. Desperate, they move to San Francisco to live with Lars' mother Audrey and her new husband Jonathan Dexter. At a reception for Lars' friends, Phyllis meets her new boss Julie Erskine, owner of Erskine Photography. Phyllis later discovers that Julie dated Lars at the same time he was dating her and he proposed to Julie first.

Bess, Is You a Woman Now?✓

Bess goes away on a weekend ski trip. Phyllis makes a phone call to Bess' room to see how she is doing only to find someone else answer the phone, a young man. Phyllis is worried that Bess is no longer her innocent daughter.

Up for Grabs✓

An old friend of Lars is in town to discuss some business with Phyllis. However, he is more interested in Phyllis fpr reasons other than business.

Leaving Home✓

Mother Dexter is upset that Phyllis and Bess have stolen her guest bedroom, so Phyllis decides to move out on her own. Her new apartment, however, is a total dump.

The First Day✓

Phyllis writes to her friend Mary Richards to tell her all about her new life and how hard it was when she first started working.

Phyllis Takes Piano Lessons✓

Phyllis has always regretted that she never finished her piano recital as a child because she froze on stage. She decides to take lessons again, she discovers that she is the only adult in the children's class.

Phyllis' Garage Sale✓

All of Phyllis' belongings arrive from Minneapolis and clutters the house--literally. Phyllis decides to have a garage sale, but has trouble letting go of her things.

The First Date✓

Phyllis is going to go on a double date with Julie, for the first time since Lars died and is nervous about getting into the routine again.

All Together Now✓

Phyllis feels that she does not really ""know"" Bess. First, she tries to go out with Bess to a dance club and when that doesn't work. Then, she gets an insane idea of staying up all night and having them tell all kinds of secrets about themselves.

Audrey Leaves Jonathan✓

Audrey is upset when she learns that Jonathan had an affair on his first wife while he was in the service. She feels that if he's done it once, he'll do it again. She decides to leave him, only to move next door to Phyllis' room. Jonathan must tell her he loves her because he never has.

Phyllis Opens Julie's Heart✓

Phyllis must try to comfort Julie after she sees her boyfriend with another woman.

So Lonely I Could Cry✓

Phyllis finds her self all alone when Bess is gone for the weekend and the Dexter's go on vacation. She must try to entertain herself for the entire weekend with no one else around.

Phyllis and the Little People✓

Bess announces her plans to marry. Phyllis invites the boy's parents over only to discover that they are little people and must deal with her discomfort throughout the evening.

There's No Business Like No Business✓

The photo studio is in financial trouble and Phyllis tries to land an account for the company but fails. Jonathan decides to invest some money into the business.

Paging Dr. Lindstrom✓

Phyllis meets a medium at the studio and discusses the afterlife. Audrey, by chance, meets him and invites him over to have a seance to contact Lars.

The $17,623,419.53 Man✓

Phyllis meets a wealthy business tycoon named Harry Loomis who proposes to her.

Honor Thy Mother Dexter✓

Phyllis believes that the reason Sally (Judith Lowry) is so grouchy is because she has nothing to do in life. First Phyllis tries to put her in the workforce by getting her a job at the studio. That was a big mistake. Then, Phyllis tries to fix her up with a date.

Phyllis in Love✓

Phyllis falls in love with a tennis player who just happens to be married.

Bess has finally had it with her mother and feels she has no privacy. Thus, Bess moves out and Phyllis must go after her and convince her to return home.

A Man, a Woman, and Another Woman✓

Phyllis' old lawyer friend Jerome returns to San Francisco with his new young bride.

Leo's Suicide✓

Leo gets depressed and takes some of Audrey's pills (which happen to be no more than placebos.)

Jonathan's brother comes to visit and Phyllis must become a middleman between sibling rivalry.

Widows, Merry and Otherwise✓

Audrey's niece, a recent widow, comes to visit, and Phyllis must try to comfort her since she is too a widow.

The Triangle✓

Bess's old boy boyfriend who falls for Phyllis after he is dumped by Bess.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Phyllis have?

Phyllis has 2 seasons with 48 episodes in total.

Is Phyllis still on the air?

Phyllis has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Phyllis?

Phyllis airs on CBS.

When did Phyllis first air?

Phyllis first aired on September 11, 1975.

Cast

Cloris Leachman

Cloris Leachman

Phyllis Lindstrom

Henry Jones

Henry Jones

Jonathan Dexter

Jane Rose

Audrey Dexter

Lisa Gerritsen

Lisa Gerritsen

Bess Lindstrom

Judith Lowry

Judith Lowry

Mother Dexter

John Lawlor

John Lawlor

Leonard Marsh

Garn Stephens

Garn Stephens

Harriet Hastings

Carmine Caridi

Carmine Caridi

Dan Valenti

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