Newhart(1982–1990)

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.

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.

Hail to the Councilman

Dick gets his hopes up after two city officials suggest he run for town council.

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.

This Probably is Condemned

Dick and the gang pitch in to help Kirk get the Minuteman up to code after its shut down.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sprained Dreams

Dick jeopardizes Leslie's lifelong dream of becoming a world-class skier when he accidentally falls on her.

The Way We Thought We Were

George's old flame visits the inn. Both are disappointed when the other isn't as they remember.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Heaven Knows Mr. Utley

George is the town laughingstock when he claims to have spied an UFO.

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.

Grandma, What a Big Mouth You Have

Kirk's grandmother visits on the same night he finally gets a date with Leslie.

Here's to You Mrs. Loudon

Joanna has trouble dumping a 16-year-old boy with a crush on her. George searches for a nickname.

Prima Darryl

It Happened One Afternoon (1)

Dick travels to New York to interview famous starlet Erica Chase for a potential biography. Joanna hires Stephanie to be the new maid over her parents objections.

It Happened One Afternoon (2)

Man-hungry Erica Chase literally chases Dick across her hotel suite to try to bed him. Stephanie's overbearing father flies to Vermont to convince her to come back home with him.

Tell a Lie, Get a Check

Dick and Joanna return from vacation to find Kirk and Cindy have moved away and Kirk has asked Dick to sell the cafe. Michael teaches Dick the only way he'll be able to sell the rundown cafe is by stretching the truth.

Twenty Year Itch

Joanna has a date, set 20 years earlier, with a former beau in New York. A jealous Dick tags along. An awful trumpet player serenades the inn while he prepares for an audition.

Pirate Pete

Dick fills in on a kiddie TV program for its ailing host, Pirate Pete. Dick is appalled at Pete's commercialism and inadvertantly gets the programs cancelled. Dick tries his hardest to get Pete reinstated. Meanwhile, George plays a practical joke on Stephanie, adjusting her scale up two pounds.

The Way We Ought to Be

Michael and Steph break up when Michael realizes he's tired of Stephanie's demanding ways. Dick has difficulties with the WPIV staff when they're slow to direct his show.

Summa Cum Larry

Dick covers for Larry when he enrolls in night school and doesn't want the Darryls to know he's improving himself. Joanna obsesses when a travel guide lowers the inn's rating.

Oh, That Morocco

A lonely Joanna becomes best friends with Stephanie who insists on a group vacation to lovely Morocco.

Candidate Larry

Larry runs for Mayor.

Locks, Stocks, and Noodlehead

Stephanie's father visits the inn with the news that he's left his wife. The town celebrates Colonial Days, an authentic recreation of colonial times.

The Geezers in the Band

When Dick's old college jazz band reunites at the inn, he finds that expectations often excede reality.

The Shape of Things

Stephanie and Joanna open an aerobics club. Problems present themselves when Stephanie appoints herself as the manager and relegates Joanna to custodial duties.

Write to Privacy

Joanna and Steph are furious with Michael after they peek at his diary and find out what he really thinks of them.

Still the Beavers

Dick convinces George to quit the Beaver Lodge after the Beavers cheat George out of a prize rightfully his. George starts up a rival lodge to get back at the Beavers.

Much Ado About Mitch

George joins a Big Brother program and is dismayed when his young protege Mitch is awestruck by Dick's fast paced lifestyle. Michael and Stephanie use a Oujia board.

Look Ma, No Talent

Michael begins shirking his duties and risks his job when he tries to find a talent to impress his mother.

Larry's Dead, Long Live Larry

Larry dedicates his life to Dick when he believes Dick brought him back from the dead.

Stephanie Nightingale

Stephanie must care for the hotel staff and guests when a measels epidemic sweeps the inn.

The Stratford Horror Picture Show

The Loudons are spooked when the ghost of Sarah Newton (episode #2) returns to haunt the inn.

I Do, Okay

Joanna and a decidedly unenthusiastic Dick decide to renew their wedding vows to celebrate their wedding anniversary.

The Snowmen Cometh

The town panics when it appears the annual Snow Carnival will be cancelled due to a lack of snow. Larry, Darryl & Darryl request $2,000 to make it snow.

Will the Real Dick Loudon Please Shut Up?

Dick is thrilled when a production company expresses interest in making 'How to be a Plumber' into a video. His elation quickly dissipates when the producers decide to recast 'Dick Loudon' because of Dick's shifty eyes and stammer.

He Ain't Human, He's My Cousin

George meets his only living relative, Cousin Eugene.

Dwight Schmidlapp Is Not a Quitter

On a lark, Dick submits his newest book to his publisher under the pseudonym he used when he first started writing, Dwight Schmidlapp, only to find it rejected. Dick sinks into a funk when he realizes he's 'coasting' in his writing career.

Torn Between Three Brothers

A jilted fiancee staying at the inn gets a job at the Minuteman cafe. She unwittingly encourages the affections of both Darryls but rejects them for the more vocal Larry. George organizes a citywide campaign when Michael pulls Barnaby Jones off the air in favor of The Secret Lives of Platinum Gold Dancers.

Baby, I'm Your Handyman

George worries that a new girlfriend, actress Loretta Dupris is only dating him to make use of his handyman skills. TV Producer J.J. buys a Victorian mansion and plans to bulldoze it to erect a space needle.

Replaceable You

Secretary Alma amazes Dick, which she fills in as producer.

Town Without Pity

Dick becomes the focus of the town's ire after a prisoner breaks out of jail using one of Dick's how-to manuals.

Apples, Apples, Apples

Michael revs up the stale Ye Olde Apple Days festival, leaving George and his traditional activites in the cold..until George organizes a rival festival. Larry and his brothers stage a walk-a-thon when swampland is endangered.

This Blood's For You

Stephanie is horrified to discover that a blood transfusion following an emergency appendectomy came from Darryl.

I Married Dick

Dick and Joanna visit a therapist after Joanna becomes concerned that their marriage is stagnating. Stephanie is worried after discovering that Michael had large ears as a child.

Goonstruck

Stephanie is attracted to the virile young stomemason working at the Inn.

I Came, I Saw, I Sat

Dick's father visits the inn and, to Dick's consternation, resists all Dick's efforts to entertain him.

Twelve Annoyed Men...and Women

Dick's patience is tried when he's elected foreman of a jury of the townspeople, who as always use their peculiar intellect to irk Dick.

Home for the Hollidays

Joanna lands a job selling real estate. Her first sale hits a snag when her low-class clients, the Hollidays, stay at the inn while looking for a home.

Shoe Business Is My Life

Michael goes job hunting after he's axed by WPIV.

George and the Old Maid

The Inn's old maid, Madelyn Stone, returns after a 25 year absence to answer George's marriage proposal. Stephanie competes with Madelyn.

Hi, Society

Dick fills in for Michael and takes Stephanie to a high society charity ball. Dick is the life of the party after Stephanie tells everyone that Dick owns a large hotel chain.

Cupcake on My Back

Michael goes into debt after spending lavishly on Annual Cupcake Day.

Another Saturday Night

Michael & Joanna endure a torturous evening at Larry, Darryl & Darryl's house. Dick gives a commencement speech at an exclusive school.

The Nice Man Cometh

Dick is picked to be the sidekick for a new late night talk show hosted by an abrasive man who has it in for Dick.

One and a Half Million Dollar Man

Wealthy socialite Scooter Drake drops by Vermont looking to purchase an inn. While Joanna shows Scooter around, Michael begins a new career as a mime.

The Little Match Girl

While visiting Michael in a sanitarium (he's vacationing), Dick runs into illustrator Corinne Denby and invites her to collaborate with him on his next book...despite her habit of burning things.

Buy, Buy Blues

Stephanie goes on a shopping spree while she tries to forget Michael. Meanwhile Dr. Kaiser realizes she has developed an attraction for Michael (who's been released from the sanitarium).

Message from Michael

Michael becomes a last minute guest on Vermont Today and emerges a town favorite. The dimwitted locals hang on his every word.

Homes and Jo-Jo

Joanna gets her own realty television show providing a great lead-in for Vermont Today. Dick loves the big ratings but can't stand Joanna's amorous co-host. Meanwhile, one of the Darryls' receives a manservant as a present.

Georgie & Bess

George's Aunt Bess visits, shattering several of his childhood beliefs when he finds she wasn't the sweet lady he remembers. Dick and one of the Darryls play chess.

Murder at the Stratley

The townspeople accuse Dick or murdering Joanna after her ""disappearance"" strangely fits the scenario of his first murder-mystery novel, ""Murder at the Stratley"".

Co-Hostess Twinkie

Dick is stuck with a perky, brainless co-hostess for his new program 'On the Town'. Meanwhile, Larry and the Darryls name their new pig 'Miss Stephanie' much to the real Stephanie's dismay.

Camp Stephanie

Stephanie has her hands full when she temporarily leads a group of 'Ranger Girls'. While Steph tries to teach them about coming-out parties and makeup, the girls want to learn survival techniques. Meanwhile, Dick and Joanna endure George's wood carving, Mount Stratford.

Dick the Kid

Dick heads west to pursue his dream of being a cowboy.

High Fidelity

Dick endures the townspeople's pity when Joanna and new friend Hal are suspected by everyone of having an affair.

Desperately Desiring Susan (1)

Michael becomes enamored with temporary office secretary Susan.

Desperately Desiring Susan (2)

Michael struggles with his desire for Susan, versus his passion for Stephanie.

My Two and Only

A new friend threatens Larry's position as family leader.

Thanksgiving for the Memories

The Newhart family travels to Vanderkellen mansion for Thanksgiving, but is forced to leave prematurely when Stephanie finds her parents threw away her favorite toy.

Utley, Can You Spend a Dime

Dick convinces a reluctant George to live a little and spend some of his $50,000 fortune. Meanwhile the town believes Dick to be destitute after a check bounces due to a bank error.

Sweet and Sour Charity

Dick and Joanna have an opportunity to shed their 'town newcomer' status when Dick's asked to run a fundraiser for the local library. Dick, the former advertising executive, finds it a hard pill to swallow when his idea is rejected and Joanna's is unanimously applauded.

Everybody Ought to Have a Maid

Stephanie worries she might lose her job after she breaks a toe and her temporary replacement is 'better than Mary Poppins'.

Saturday in New York with George

Dick and George attend a literary party in New York. Dick worries that George won't fit in with the high class partygoers and is stunned and jealous when George is the life of the party.

Love Letters in the Mud

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

First of the Belles

Dick's old college sweetheart visits the inn for a weekend of skiing, leaving Joanna worried that Dick may want to rekindle an old flame.

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

Cousin Ned Vanderkellen's 100th birthday party goes smoothly... until Cousin Ned drops dead.

Chimes They Are a Changin'

George sets out to repair the town's cracked bell tower, even after the town votes him down. Michael rents The Wizard of Oz to overcome his fear of wind.

Unfriendly Persuasion

Dick tries to help Joanna overcome her fear of eye doctors. George feels slighted by Stephanie after she blows him off in favor of shopping.

Jail, Jail, the Gang's All Here

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

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Loudon

Dick gains an unwanted reputation as an acerbic wit after verbally assaulting an inept guest.

Fun with Dick and Joanna

Dick and Joanna find that spontaneity isn't all it's cracked up to be after Dick's spontaneous plans land them in a fleabag motel for the worst night of their lives.

Night Moves

Dick tries to find someplace to sleep after Joanna throws him out.

Harris Ankles PIV for Web Post

Michael interviews for a network job. George finds a 'Duck Rock'.

Good-Bye and Good Riddance, Mr. Chips

Dick enrolls in a typing class, only to find that the teacher, Mr. Brooney, is the same tyrant he had for a sixth-grade teacher.

Don't Worry Be Pregnant

Michael and a pregnant Stephanie return from a six-month cruise totally unprepared for parenthood.

Get Dick

Dick accidentally burns down Maison Hubert while enjoying an after-dinner cigar. The Loudon's take in Hubert while he recuperates. Hubert vows he will ""get Monsieur Loudon"".

Poetry and Pastries

Dick is chosen to judge the annual Poetry and Pastry contest. Miss Goddard, the reigning champion, uses her feminine wiles to try to influence the judging. Michael throws an all-male baby shower.

Utley Exposed

An episode of Vermont Today on 'Hidden Shame' nets a surprise guest when George admits to a childish prank.

Ramblin' Michael Harris

Michael quits his job at Menkey's grocery to become a lounge singer.

Meet Michael Vanderkellen

Stephanie's mother offers to buy the newlyweds a mansion, but only if Michael changes his last name to Vanderkellen.

Good Lord Loudon

A cash-strapped visiting dignitary makes Dick a royal Lord. After hearing of his good fortune, the townspeople's opinion of Dick jumps up a notch.

Cupcake in a Cage

Stephanie is sent to jail after she slaps a security guard in a fit of prenatal hormones.

Attack of the Killer Aunt

Joanna's Aunt Louise visits bearing gifts, despite her long-standing opinion that Joanna is much too good for Dick.

I Like You, Butt...

George meets the perfect girl, except for her large rear end. Michael and Stephanie consult with a baby naming guru.

Jumpin' George

Georeg plans on never sleeping again when he's plagued by a recurring nightmare. Michael & Stephanie use 'wombphones' to educate their future child.

Lights! Camera! Contractions!

It's baby time for the Harris' as Steph's baby is about to be born. Michael is determined to capture the birth on tape over Stephanie's objections.

Beauty and the Pest

Joanna takes an odd man to several houses to try to convince him to buy one, but he just can't seem to commit. Joanna visits his home and walks in to find a shrine dedicated to her.

Good Neighbor Sam

When an overbearing new neighbor moves next door, Dick finds his polite veneer mistaken for friendship. The townsfolk, who all assume Dick is their best friend, are in an uproar when they hear that Dick and Sam are 'best friends'.

Child in Charge

Stephanie's parents buy WPIV for baby Stephanie. Dick refuses to pander to the child, forcing baby Steph to cancel Vermont Today in the middle of an interview with George McGovern.

Seein' Double

Michael announces plans to spice up WPIV's lineup with a new sitcom, Seein' Double starring Stephanie as identical twins Judy and Jody, with Dick as their crotchety widowed father.

Born to Be Mild

Dick is roped into joining George's old gang, 'The Houligans', when they reunited after 40 years. Dick leads them into a rumble against their long-time rivals, 'The Ruffians'.

Daddy's Little Girl

After another shopping spree for baby Steph, Dick teaches Michael that materialism isn't the best way to raise a child. A skeptical Michael becomes convinced after a haunting dream depicts a possible future. Julia Duffy plays grown-up baby Steph.

Georgie and Grace

George falls under the influence of five priests vacationing at the inn. After George announces his intention to join the priesthood, Miss Goddard tries her hardest to change his mind.

Handymania

George is the toast of the town when he events a hot new board game, ""Handymania"".

Dick and Tim

Dick finagles his way into a weekly poker game with Tim Conway. Unaware of Tim's cheap nature, Dick drives him away after raising a quarter.

Father Goose

Michael comes up with the perfect lead-in to Vermont Today, the 'Giddy Goose' show. He casts his favorite dinner theater actor as Giddy, only to discover the man's also his father.

My Husband, My Peasant

Society bluebloods Scooter Drake and his new wife Libby drop by with a child of their own, apparently superior to baby Steph in every way. Michael and Stephanie decide to divorce due to Michael's peasant heritage.