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CBS
Sep 29, 1986

CBS
Sep 29, 1986

Newhart

Summary Four years after the end of his long-running sitcom, Bob Newhart returned to series television for another eight years on this brilliantly funny, often surreal sitcom. In it, Newhart played Dick Loudon, a writer of how-to books who buys a Vermont inn, The Stratford Inn, with his wife Joanna. Leslie Vanderkellen was the priviliged maid...

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Created By: Barry Kemp

CBS
Sep 29, 1986

CBS
Sep 29, 1986

Season 5

8 Seasons

Season Premiere: Sep 29, 1986

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Summary Four years after the end of his long-running sitcom, Bob Newhart returned to series television for another eight years on this brilliantly funny, often surreal sitcom. In it, Newhart played Dick Loudon, a writer of how-to books who buys a Vermont inn, The Stratford Inn, with his wife Joanna. Leslie Vanderkellen was the priviliged maid...

Comedy

Created By: Barry Kemp

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Episode 1 • Sep 29, 1986 • 30 m

Co-Hostess Twinkie

Dick is saddled with a perky co-host he doesn't want; Larry, Darryl, and Darryl name their pet pig after Stephanie.

Episode 2 • Oct 6, 1986 • 30 m

Episode 3 • Oct 13, 1986 • 30 m

Dick goes to a dude ranch for his vacation.

Episode 4 • Oct 20, 1986 • 30 m

Everyone in town assumes Joanna is having an affair with a man she meets in her wine tasting class.

Episode 5 • Oct 27, 1986 • 30 m

Desperately Desiring Susan: Part 1

While spending all his time at WPIV producing the station's 5th anniversary show, Michael falls for his assistant, Susan, and breaks up with Stephanie.

Episode 6 • Nov 3, 1986 • 30 m

Desperately Desiring Susan: Part 2

Stephanie is desperate to win back Michael after he dumps her, first by belittling his new girlfriend, Susan, and then by taking lessons in being nice from George.

Episode 7 • Nov 17, 1986 • 30 m

My Two and Only

Larry feels abandoned after Darryl and Darryl begin spending all their time with a new friend.

Episode 8 • Nov 24, 1986 • 30 m

Thanksgiving for the Memories

The Vanderkellens lose Stephanie's favorite childhood toy and try to replace it with a lookalike.

Episode 9 • Dec 1, 1986 • 30 m

Utley, Can You Spend a Dime?

When Dick and Joanna learn that George has $50,000 in the bank, they encourage him to spend it in order to enjoy life, but he only ends up miserable.

Episode 10 • Dec 8, 1986 • 30 m

Sweet and Sour Charity

Dick is chosen to lead a fund raiser for the town library, but it's Joanna's idea to have an auction that everyone actually accepts.

Episode 11 • Dec 15, 1986 • 30 m

Everybody Ought to Have a Maid

Stephanie accidentally breaks her toe while dusting and plays up the injury for sympathy, but when her temporary replacement turns out to be a perfect maid, she becomes desperate to keep her job.

Episode 12 • Dec 22, 1986 • 30 m

Saturday in New York with George

Dick is invited to a publishers party in New York. Joanna is unable to go with him since some good friends are due to arrive at the inn. After some prodding, Dick reluctantly agrees to take George with him.

Episode 13 • Jan 5, 1987 • 30 m

Love Letters in the Mud

Michael helps Larry marry the girl of his dreams and Joanna holds Dick responsible for his actions in her dream.

Episode 14 • Jan 12, 1987 • 30 m

The First of the Belles

Dick's old college sweetheart visits the Inn, making Joanna worried that Dick will want to get back together with her.

Episode 15 • Jan 19, 1987 • 30 m

It's My Party and I'll Die If I Want To

Stephanie invites everybody to the 100th birthday party of her favorite cousin, Ned. Dick seeks a fresh perspective on historical events from the new centenarian.

Episode 16 • Jan 26, 1987 • 30 m

Chimes They Are a Changin'

George tries to fix the town's bell tower after a big snowstorm and Michael rents The Wizard of Oz to overcome his fear of wind.

Episode 17 • Feb 2, 1987 • 30 m

Unfriendly Persuasion

Dick attempts to help Joanna overcome her fear of eye doctors.

Episode 18 • Feb 9, 1987 • 30 m

Jail, Jail, the Gang's All Here

Larry, Darryl, and Darryl ask Dick to represent them after they're arrested for rustling a neighbor's cow.

Episode 19 • Feb 16, 1987 • 30 m

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Loudon

In spite of Dick's objections, "Vermont Today" turns into a confrontational, exploitative talk show to boost its ratings.

Episode 20 • Feb 23, 1987 • 30 m

Fun with Dick and Joanna

Joanna pressures Dick into being spontaneous, but disaster strikes when they take off on a spur-of-the-moment trip.

Episode 21 • Mar 9, 1987 • 30 m

After an argument with Joanna, Dick spends the rest of the night trying to find a place to sleep.

Episode 22 • Mar 16, 1987 • 30 m

Harris Ankles PIV for Web Post

Michael has an offer to take a network job.

Episode 23 • Apr 6, 1987 • 30 m

Good-Bye & Good Riddance, Mr. Chips

Dick enrolls in an adult-education typing class, only to discover that the instructor is the same teacher who failed him in grade school.

Episode 24 • Apr 13, 1987 • 30 m

Much to Do Without Muffin

Michael is lost when Stephanie goes away for the weekend. He goes to a Beaver Lodge dinner with George and is the life of the party.

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Jul 2, 2013

Newhart is running with the easy, confident stride of a TV series at the peak of its form.

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