by Hal Erickson
synopsis
In this final episode of Alice's fifth season, Vera (Beth Howland) brings a bundle of dirty clothes to the laundromat--and returns with a bundle of joy. Someone has abandoned a baby in Vera's laundry basket, and she intends to keep the child (Is it possible that feeding the baby Mel's chili might be construed as child abuse?) Viewers with long memories may remember guest star Irene Arranga as the "wife" of the nerdish Horshack (Ron Palillo) on Welcome Back, Kotter.
