The Computer

Season 1, Episode 5, Aired
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Norman convinces Tom to try computer dating - to "bravely submit to mechanizing his libido" - in order to get first-hand information for the magazine article Norman is writing. Tom's computer date, Diane, turns out to be a better match for Eddie than for him, however. Since Eddie is so fond of her, Tom decides he should give her another chance - to see if they are "computable". While Tom stays home with a cold, Diane takes Eddie to her office to see the computer and lets him fill out a dating questionnaire for demonstration. When the computer matches Eddie to her, she and Tom realize why they had been paired up, also.moreless
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      • Diane projected into her answers on the questionnaire a strong desire to be a mother, while Tom was subconsciously thinking of a mother for Eddie instead of a wife for himself when he filled out his card. Edit
      • Eddie's goldfish are named Goldbottom, Finglehopper, Chet, and David. Edit
      • The computer dating service's slogan is "Have I got a girl for you." Edit

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      • Eddie (to Tom): "Even the nicest lady in the world doesn't always compute with the nicest man." Edit
      • Norman (when Tom agrees to try computer dating as an experiment): "Tom, you have an open mind." Tom: "Yeah, you always say that when you see the hole in my head." Edit

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