Newhart
CreatorBarry Kemp, Sheldon Bull
Bob Newhart plays Dick Loudon, an author of how-to books who buys a run-down inn in rural Vermont and finds himself surrounded by locals operating on their own logic. CBS ran eight seasons between 1982 and 1990, with Mary Frann as his wife Joanna, Julia Duffy as the spoiled maid Stephanie, Peter Scolari as the ambitious producer Michael and the brothers Larry, Darryl and Darryl. Its 1990 finale is routinely listed among the most admired closing episodes in American television history.
Seasons
8
Episodes
184
Country
United States
Status
Ended
Cast
Bob Newhart
Dick Loudon · 184 eps
Mary Frann
Joanna Loudon · 184 eps
Tom Poston
George Utley · 184 eps
Julia Duffy
Stephanie Vanderkellen · 163 eps
Peter Scolari
Michael Harris · 142 eps
William Sanderson
Larry · 137 eps
Tony Papenfuss
First Darryl · 137 eps
John Voldstad
Second Darryl · 137 eps
Steven Kampmann
Kirk Devane · 44 eps
William Lanteau
Chester Wanamaker · 37 eps
Thomas Hill
Jim Dixon · 32 eps
Jennifer Holmes
Leslie Vanderkellen · 22 eps
Todd Susman
Officer Shifflett · 20 eps
Ralph Manza
Bud · 18 eps
Jeff Doucette
Harley Estin · 16 eps
Fred Applegate
J.J. Wall · 15 eps
Kathy Kinney
Miss Goddard · 9 eps
David Pressman
Mr. Rusnak · 9 eps
Linda Carlson
Bev Dutton · 8 eps
Priscilla Morrill
Marian Vanderkellen · 7 eps
José Ferrer
Arthur Vanderkellen · 6 eps
Melanie Chartoff
Dr. Mary Kaiser · 5 eps
Cliff Bemis
Paul · 5 eps
Alex Hyde-White
Scooter Drake · 3 eps
Parley Baer
Buck · 3 eps
Bill Quinn
Minister · 3 eps
Ernie Sabella
Police Officer · 3 eps
John Hammil
Spontaneous Husband · 3 eps
Richard Venture
Doc Owens · 3 eps
Richard Stahl
Waiter · 3 eps
I.M. Hobson
Hubert · 3 eps
Tom McCleister
Party Attendee · 3 eps
Angela Lansbury
Angela Lansbury (uncredited) · 1 eps
Eileen Brennan
Corinne Denby · 2 eps
Jason Alexander
Ramming · 1 eps
Frances Fisher
Libby · 1 eps
Nancy Lenehan
Waitress · 2 eps
Lisa Kudrow
Sada · 1 eps
Craig Bierko
Dirk · 2 eps
Jean Smart
Jean Smart (uncredited) · 1 eps
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Episode Guide
1
In the Beginning...
Dick and Joanna Loudon purchase the Stratford Inn, a remnant of colonial times in scenic Vermont. Their caretaker, George Utley, and his family have tended the inn for decades. Dick hires a maid, Leslie, and meets their next-door neighbor (and habitual liar) Kirk. The inn opens for business amid myriad start-up problems.
2
Mrs. Newton's Body Lies A'Mould'ring in the Grave
Dick and Joanna learn that there's a body buried in the basement. The Loudons try to get the body moved to the church cemetery, only to find that she was a witch.
3
Hail to the Councilman
Dick gets his hopes up after two city officials suggest he run for town council.
4
Shall We Gather at the River?
Joanna falls through the ice at the annual River Day festival. Dick is on the outs when Joanna blames him for everything bad that happens in her life.
5
This Probably is Condemned
Dick and the gang pitch in to help Kirk get the Minuteman up to code after its shut down.
6
No Tigers at the Circus
Dick spirals into a profound depression after the Stratford is denied in its bid to be classified an historic landmark.
7
The Perfect Match
Leslie's high school sweetheart returns from far off places to ask for her hand in marriage, to Kirk's obvious displeasure.
8
Some are Born Writers...Others Have Writers Thrust Upon Them
Dick praises an aspiring writer's work to avoid hurting her feelings. The writer's enthusiastic husband quits his job to allow his wife to write full time. It's up to Dick to secure her an agent and teach her to write, all before their savings runs out in a month and a half.
9
No Room at the Inn
The inn is swamped when 24 guests are snowed in on Christmas Eve. While Kirk tries to keep the guests entertained, Dick tries to find room for a traveller named Joseph and his pregnant wife.
10
The Senator's Wife Was Indiscreet
A U.S. Senator's wife checks into the inn and holds a press conference to announce she's divorcing her inattentive husband.
11
Sprained Dreams
Dick jeopardizes Leslie's lifelong dream of becoming a world-class skier when he accidentally falls on her.
12
The Way We Thought We Were
George's old flame visits the inn. Both are disappointed when the other isn't as they remember.
13
The Visitors
Dick and Joanna cant wait for their 'fun' friends to visit, but soon become perturbed after their friends treat the Loudons not as friends, but innkeepers.
14
What is This Thing Called Lust?
Leslie's attractive cousin Stephanie visits Vermont to settle her emotions as she nears her wedding day. Stephanie soon finds herself lusting after Kirk.
15
Breakfast Theater
Washed-up comic Manny Silver visits the Stratford, reminding Dick of the 'debt' he owes Manny for starting his writing career. Manny shames Dick into letting him perform in the inn, over Joanna's strenuous objections.
16
Ricky Nelson, Up Your Nose
Kirk goes into the hospital for surgery to remove a foreign object from his nose, leaving Larry, Darryl and a very svelte Darryl in charge of the cafe. Dick and Joanna, about to go to New York for a writer's conference have to bail out the boys when an unexpected crowd turns up at the cafe.
17
A View from the Bench
Dick, Kirk, and George go to Boston to use their bench passes for a Celtics game. Dick loses his pass. Meanwhile, Leslie and Joanna wait at the inn for incoming guest, Daniel J. Travanti.
18
The Boy Who Cried Goat
When Kirk's cafe is robbed, his history of deception comes back to haunt him as the insurance investigator refuses to believe his story.
19
Heaven Knows Mr. Utley
George is the town laughingstock when he claims to have spied an UFO.
20
You're Homebody 'til Somebody Loves You
Dick inadvertently insults Joanna, calling her a homebody. Joanna takes a job with a travel agency in an attempt to assert herself.
21
Grandma, What a Big Mouth You Have
Kirk's grandmother visits on the same night he finally gets a date with Leslie.
22
I Enjoy Being a Guy
Dick loves being 'just one of the guys' when Chester and Jim invite him to join their golf foursome. Dick is distressed to find that their gambling habit and lousy golfing abilities make him the big winner. Dick tries to figure out a way to give the money back without breaking 'the guy code'.
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