The Bob Newhart Show is an American situation comedy produced by MTM Enterprises, which aired 142 original episodes on CBS from September 16, 1972, to April 1, 1978. Comedian Bob Newhart portrays a psychologist having to deal with his patients and fellow office workers. The show was filmed before a live audience.
Cast: Bob Newhart, Suzanne Pleshette, Bill Daily
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24 episodes
1. Fly the Unfriendly SkiesBob invites Emily to join his fear of flying group on a trip to New York City. Much to Bob's surprise he finds that Emily also has a fear of flying and refuses to go. After a conversation with Howard she decides to go only to back out after boarding the plane.TV-GCCSep 16, 1972
2. Tracy Grammar School, I'll Lick You YetIt's Vocation Day in Emily's class, and Bob feels left out when he's not invited. At the last minute, he's asked to fill in, but Emily's worst fears are confirmed when Bob fails to excite the kids' interest.TV-GCCSep 23, 1972
3. Tennis, Emily?Bob experiences pangs of jealousy when Emily's handsome new tennis instructor comes to see him with an emotional problem, namely, his inability to turn down the women who are all uncontrollably attracted to him.TV-GCCSep 30, 1972
4. Mom, I L-L-Love YouBob finds it extremely difficult to tell his mother that he loves her.TV-GCCOct 7, 1972
5. Goodnight NancyBob's old girlfriend comes to Chicago with her husband and calls on Emily and Bob.TV-GCCOct 21, 1972
6. Come Live with MeCarol tries to get Bob to approve her moving in with her new boyfriend Roger, who has just separated from his wife. Bob refuses, telling her she will have to make her own decision.TV-GCCOct 28, 1972
7. Father Knows WorstBob's divorced neighbor, Howard Borden, is convinced that his son, Howie, doesn't really like him. Later, Howard's ex-wife convinces him that Howie thinks he is the greatest guy in the world.TV-GCCNov 4, 1972
8. Don't Go to Bed MadBob wants to watch football every Monday night. Emily feels this is unfair: their other activities allow the couple only two nights each week to be together, and she thinks they should do something that they both enjoy. This leads to an unresolved, all-night argument that ends only when the two participants become exhausted.TV-GCCNov 11, 1972
9. P-I-L-O-TBob and Emily have been trying for some time to have a child. When they attend a party where the conversation turns to the subject of children, they feel so left out that they decide to adopt a child.TV-GCCNov 18, 1972
10. Anything Happen While I Was Gone?As soon as Bob returns to the office from his vacation in Mexico, Jerry announces that he is about to be married to a girl he met nine days ago. Cynthia, a beautiful but domineering oral hygienist, becomes too much for Jerry, and he realizes that he has made a mistake.TV-GCCNov 25, 1972
11. I Want to Be AloneBob decides that for his own mental well-being, he needs some peace and quiet. He moves into a hotel room by himself, leaving a confused Howard Borden thinking that Bob and Emily have split up.TV-GCCDec 2, 1972
12. Bob and Emily and Howard and Carol and JerryHoward "floats" into Bob's office on Cloud Nine after having a tooth pulled. He is so poetic that Carol tells Emily, "I want him." Emily agrees to help Carol get him, and the two have an up-and-down romance.TV-GCCDec 9, 1972
13. I Owe It All to You... But Not That MuchJerry decides there is something wrong with him because he never becomes serious about any of the girls he dates. He asks Bob if he can become one of his patients. Bob agrees, but they have to abandon the plan when it begins to interfere with their friendship.TV-GCCDec 16, 1972
14. His Busiest SeasonChristmas becomes a sad memory for Bob's group therapy session, and it's evident that "'tis not the season" for everyone to be jolly. Bob decides to invite the group over for Christmas Eve.TV-GCCDec 23, 1972
15. Let's Get Away From it AlmostBob and Emily travel to a ski lodge that's nearly deserted except for the annoying couple with whom they share a bathroom. After sitting through a disastrous dinner, the Hartleys decide to leave only to find themselves caught in the spotlight of the abominable floor show they're trying to escape.TV-GCCJan 6, 1973
16. The Crash of 29 Years OldFeeling unfulfilled as a woman, and having just passed her 29th birthday, Carol quits her job as Bob's receptionist. After having been gone for a while, Carol suddenly shows up at one of Bob's group-therapy sessions and creates a situation in which Bob finds himself more of a patient than a doctor.TV-GCCJan 13, 1973
17. The Man with the Golden WristBob refuses to wear the beautiful gold watch Emily gave him for his 40th birthday after he learns just how expensive it was.TV-GCCJan 20, 1973
18. The Two Loves of Dr. HartleyWhen one of his patients falls in love with him, Bob has problems at the office and at home.TV-GCCJan 27, 1973
19. Not With My Sister You Don'tHoward Borden's 22-year old sister Debbie arrives to spend the week with him. Emily arranges a blind date for her with Jerry Robinson and Howard suddenly turns into an overprotective big brother.TV-GCCFeb 3, 1973
20. A Home is Not Necessarily a HouseBob and Emily try to decide if they should give up their apartment and buy a house.TV-GCCFeb 10, 1973
21. Emily, I'm Home... Emily?Bob is upset when Emily takes a full-time job with the Board of Education. Emily explains that working full-time makes her feel wonderful, while quitting would make her miserable. Bob decides to leave well enough alone.TV-GCC30minFeb 17, 1973
22. You Can't Win 'Em AllWhen a star pitcher for the Chicago Cubs credits Bob with saving his career, the endorsement brings Bob a new patient, Moose Washburn, a second-string player whose career is beyond a mere psychologist's help.TV-GCCFeb 24, 1973
23. Bum VoyageAfraid that his practice, as well as his patients, will fall apart if he leaves, Bob keeps resisting Emily's plans for a two-month European cruise.TV-GCCMar 3, 1973
24. Who's Been Sleeping on My Couch?Recovering from another broken romance, Jerry Robinson accepts Bob's invitation to spend a couple of days at his apartment. Bob soon comes to regret his kindness.TV-GCC30minMar 10, 1973
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The Bob Newhart Show is an American situation comedy produced by MTM Enterprises, which aired 142 original episodes on CBS from September 16, 1972, to April 1, 1978. Comedian Bob Newhart portrays a psychologist having to deal with his patients and fellow office workers. The show was filmed before a live audience.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Lorenzo Music, David Davis
- Studio
- MTM Enterprises
Maturity rating
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Audio languages
English
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