Episode 1
Don't Worry Be Pregnant
30m
Michael and a pregnant Stephanie return from a six-month cruise totally unprepared for parenthood.
Episode credits
Directed by Dick MartinWritten by Bob BendetsonGuest stars Frances Bay, Kort Falkenberg
TV series
Newhart
1982TV-G8 seasons7.1 / 10
Dick Loudon and his wife Joanna decide to leave life in New York City and buy a little inn in Vermont. Dick is a how-to book writer, who eventually becomes a local TV celebrity as host of "Vermont Today." George Utley is the handyman at the inn and Leslie Vanderkellen is the maid, with ambitions of being an Olympic Ski champion; she is later replaced by her cousin Stephanie, an heiress who hates her job. Her boyfriend is Dick's yuppie TV producer, Michael Harris. There are many other quirky characters in this fictional little town, including Dick's neighbors Larry, Darryl, and Darryl...three brothers who buy the Minuteman Cafe from Kirk Devane. Besides sharing a name, Darryl and Darryl never speak.
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Synopsis
Dick Loudon and his wife Joanna decide to leave life in New York City and buy a little inn in Vermont. Dick is a how-to book writer, who eventually becomes a local TV celebrity as host of "Vermont Today." George Utley is the handyman at the inn and Leslie Vanderkellen is the maid, with ambitions of being an Olympic Ski champion; she is later replaced by her cousin Stephanie, an heiress who hates her job. Her boyfriend is Dick's yuppie TV producer, Michael Harris. There are many other quirky characters in this fictional little town, including Dick's neighbors Larry, Darryl, and Darryl...three brothers who buy the Minuteman Cafe from Kirk Devane. Besides sharing a name, Darryl and Darryl never speak.
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Episode 2
Get Dick
30m
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"".
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Directed by Peter Baldwin
Episode 3
Poetry and Pastries
30m
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.
Episode credits
Directed by Michael LessacGuest stars Thomas Hill, David Pressman, Kathy Kinney, William Lanteau, Edwina Moore
Episode 4
Utley Exposed
30m
An episode of Vermont Today on 'Hidden Shame' nets a surprise guest when George admits to a childish prank.
Episode credits
Directed by Dick MartinGuest stars Todd Susman, Thomas Hill, Ralph Manza, Robert Ridgely, Kathy Kinney, William Lanteau, Cliff Bemis, Ellen Albertini Dow
Episode 5
Ramblin' Michael Harris
30m
Michael quits his job at Menkey's grocery to become a lounge singer.
Episode credits
Directed by David SteinbergGuest stars Craig Bierko, Ernie Lively, Debra Jo Rupp
Episode 6
Meet Michael Vanderkellen
30m
Stephanie's mother offers to buy the newlyweds a mansion, but only if Michael changes his last name to Vanderkellen.
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Guest stars Priscilla Morrill
Episode 7
Good Lord Loudon
30m
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.
Episode credits
Directed by Dick MartinGuest stars Thomas Hill, Tony Jay, David Pressman, William Lanteau, Ellen Albertini Dow
Episode 8
Cupcake in a Cage
30m
Stephanie is sent to jail after she slaps a security guard in a fit of prenatal hormones.
Episode credits
Directed by Lee Shallat ChemelWritten by Bob BendetsonGuest stars Cristine Rose, Chip Zien, Marianne McAndrew
Episode 9
Attack of the Killer Aunt
30m
Joanna's Aunt Louise visits bearing gifts, despite her long-standing opinion that Joanna is much too good for Dick.
Episode credits
Directed by Michael LessacGuest stars John McCook, Nancy Walker
Episode 10
I Like You, Butt...
30m
George meets the perfect girl, except for her large rear end. Michael and Stephanie consult with a baby naming guru.
Episode credits
Directed by David SteinbergGuest stars Keene Curtis, Jan Cobler
Episode 11
Jumpin' George
30m
Georeg plans on never sleeping again when he's plagued by a recurring nightmare. Michael & Stephanie use 'wombphones' to educate their future child.
Episode credits
Directed by Michael LessacGuest stars Melanie Chartoff, Peggy Fleming, John Walter Davis, Kathy Kinney
Episode 12
Lights! Camera! Contractions!
30m
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.
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Directed by Michael LessacWritten by Bob BendetsonGuest stars Jill Jacobson
Episode 13
Beauty and the Pest
30m
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.
Episode credits
Directed by David SteinbergGuest stars Tim Choate, Thomas Hill, Ralph Manza, William Lanteau
Episode 14
Good Neighbor Sam
30m
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'.
Episode credits
Directed by Lee Shallat ChemelGuest stars Thomas Hill, David Pressman, Bill Daily, William Lanteau
Episode 15
Child in Charge
30m
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.
Episode credits
Directed by Dick MartinGuest stars George McGovern
Episode 16
Seein' Double
30m
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.
Episode credits
Directed by Dick MartinWritten by Bob BendetsonGuest stars Don Knotts, Magda Harout
Episode 17
Born to Be Mild
30m
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'.
Episode credits
Directed by Peter BaldwinWritten by Bob BendetsonGuest stars James Greene, Thomas Hill, David Pressman, William Lanteau
Episode 18
Daddy's Little Girl
30m
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.
Episode credits
Directed by Michael LessacGuest stars James Greene
Episode 19
Georgie and Grace
30m
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.
Episode credits
Directed by Peter ScolariGuest stars James Hampton, Tom Virtue, Kathy Kinney, George Petrie
Episode 20
Handymania
30m
George is the toast of the town when he events a hot new board game, ""Handymania"".
Episode credits
Guest stars Thomas Hill, David Pressman, Kenneth Tigar, William Lanteau
Episode 21
Dick and Tim
30m
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.
Episode credits
Directed by Michael LessacWritten by Bob BendetsonGuest stars Tim Conway, Kathy Kinney
Episode 22
Father Goose
30m
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.
Episode credits
Guest stars Henry Gibson
Episode 23
My Husband, My Peasant
30m
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.
Episode credits
Directed by Dick MartinGuest stars Randall Edwards, Bunny Summers, Alex Hyde-White
Episode 24
The Last Newhart
30mfinale
In the midst of a town meeting, a Japanese visitor announces his intentions to purchase the entire town and turn the land into a gigantic golf course. Everyone but Dick is thrilled and sells out.
Episode credits
Directed by Dick MartinWritten by Bob BendetsonGuest stars Bob Newhart, Candace Hutson, David Pressman, Lisa Kudrow, Sab Shimono, Gedde Watanabe, Suzanne Pleshette, Kathy Kinney
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Cast
Bob NewhartDick Loudon
Mary FrannJoanna Loudon
Tom PostonGeorge Utley
Julia DuffyStephanie Vanderkellen
Peter ScolariMichael Harris
Jennifer HolmesLeslie Vanderkellen
Steven KampmannKirk Devane
William SandersonLarryCredits
- Created by
- Barry Kemp, Sheldon Bull
- Written by
- Mark Egan, Mark Solomon, Bob Bendetson, David Mirkin, Arnie Kogen, Barry Kemp
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- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 184
- Original language
- English
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