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Season 1 – Newhart

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Dick Loudon and wife Joanna relocate from New York City to a small town in Vermont, where they run the historic Stafford Inn. They're surrounded by a town full of oddballs and colorful characters, whom Loudon deals with in various states of bemusement.
Newhart — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Bob Newhart's return to television is shorn down to the point of almost entirely relying on the comedian's dry wit -- which he reliably delivers with hesitant aplomb.

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Judy Flander Chicago Tribune Bob Newhart's latest sitcom has been reaping high ratings despite a dated approach to humor. It has to be to Newhart's credit; he's dependable, and so is the material. Jun 21, 2021 Full Review Kerry Brown Sydney Morning Herald The man who's made a career out of understatements has been sabotaged. His renditions of a mediocre man, comic by virtue of his implacable reasonableness in the face of an unreasonable world, is undone by the failed lunacy of his supporting cast. Jun 21, 2021 Full Review John J. O'Connor New York Times It's thin, granted, but it probably doesn't matter. Mr. Newhart is at the top of his form, and that means comedy at its best. Jun 21, 2021 Full Review Bill Morrison News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) Newhart is not a great show, but a charming diversion. If it exists only for Newhart and Poston, that's reason enough for its existence. Jun 21, 2021 Full Review Karl Vick Tampa Bay Times Bob has forsaken his successful career in psychology and left Chicago (and, regrettably, Suzanne Pleshette) to indulge a longtime interest in American history. It should prove most rewarding. Rated: 3/4 Jun 21, 2021 Full Review Bruce R. Miller Sioux City Journal Starring as a sometimes writer of "How To" books and proprietor of a New England inn, the stand-up comedians' comedian works his subtle magic weekly, playing beautifully off the likes of Tom Poston and Steve Kampmann. Jun 21, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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Theme P One of the all-time greatest American sitcoms. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/18/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Bob Newhart

Dick Loudon

Mary Frann

Joanna Loudon

Steven Kampmann

Kirk Devane

Jennifer Holmes

Leslie Vanderkellen

Tom Poston

George Utley

William Sanderson

Larry

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 25, 1982 In the Beginning ... Dick and Joanna Loudon purchase the Stratford Inn in Vermont. They hire a maid, Leslie, for the Inn and later meet their quirky neighbor, Kirk, who happens to be a habitual liar. As the Inn opens for business, problems crop up all over the place. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 1, 1982 Mrs. Newton's Body Lies A"Mould"ring in the Grave Dick and Joanna learn that a body is buried in the basement. As they try to get the body moved to a proper burial ground, they learn that the woman was a witch. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 8, 1982 Hail to the Councilman Dick considers getting into politics when two city officials tell him to run for town council. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 15, 1982 Shall We Gather at the River? During the River Day Festival, Joanna falls through the ice, causing her to subsequently blame Dick for everything wrong in her life. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 22, 1982 This Probably Is Condemned Dick and Joanna set out to keep Kirk's cafe from being condemned. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 29, 1982 No Tigers at the Circus Dick is depressed when he finds out the inn isn't considered a historic landmark. Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 6, 1982 The Perfect Match Leslie's high school sweetheart arrives in town to propose marriage to her, much to Kirk's chagrin. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 13, 1982 Some Are Born Writers ... Others Have Writers Thrust Upon Them Dick doesn't realize the trouble that will arise when he agrees to help a struggling writer. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 20, 1982 No Room at the Inn Dick and Joanna (Bob Newhart, Mary Frann) celebrate Christmas. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 27, 1982 The Senator's Wife Was Indiscreet Joanna and Dick wind up in the middle of a feud between a senator and his wife. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 3, 1983 Sprained Dreams Leslie gets more than she bargained for when she gives Dick a skiing lesson. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 10, 1983 The Way We Thought We Were George's only true love re-enters his life. Guest star: Rue McClanahan. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 17, 1983 Visitors Joanna and Dick are disappointed when a weekend with two fun-loving friends doesn't go as planned. Details Episode 14 Aired Jan 31, 1983 What Is This Thing Called Lust? Stephanie becomes attracted to Kirk during her visit with cousin Leslie. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 7, 1983 Breakfast Theatre Dick feels obligated to a stand-up comic who he believes launched his career. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 14, 1983 Ricky Nelson, Up Your Nose Joanna and Dick's plans to attend a writers convention in New York go awry when Kirk asks them for help prior to having surgery. Details Episode 17 Aired Feb 21, 1983 A View From the Bench Leslie and Joanna stay behind while Dick, George and Kirk head for a basketball game in Boston. Guest star: Daniel J. Travanti. Details Episode 18 Aired Mar 13, 1983 The Boy Who Cried Goat Kirk's habit of telling lies discredits him when he tries to collect on his insurance after being robbed of $2,000. Details Episode 19 Aired Mar 20, 1983 Heaven Knows, Mr. Utley George becomes the butt of everyone's jokes when he claims to have seen a UFO. Details Episode 20 Aired Mar 27, 1983 You're Homebody Til Somebody Loves You Joanna is furious when Dick tells a magazine reporter that she's a great homebody. Details Episode 21 Aired Apr 3, 1983 Grandma What a Big Mouth You Have Kirk's dinner date with Leslie hits a snag when his grandmother (Ruth Gordon) arrives unexpectedly. Details Episode 22 Aired Apr 10, 1983 I Enjoy Being a Guy Dick regrets joining a golf foursome when the wagering gets out of hand. Details

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Season Info

Director
Will Mackenzie, Dick Martin, John Rich, Michael Zinberg
Screenwriter
Emily Marshall, Barton Dean, Sheldon Bull, John Steven Owen, Earl Pomerantz, Barry Kemp, Rich Reinhart, Bob Perlow, Paul Robinson Hunter, Stuart Silverman, Katherine Greene, Chip Keyes, Barbara Hall, Doug Keyes, Jeff Lewis, Gene Braunstein
Network
CBS
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 25, 1982