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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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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 1
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.
Written by David MirkinGuest stars Frances Conroy, Julie Brown
Episode 2
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.
Directed by Tom TrbovichGuest stars Lindsay Price, Linda Carlson
Episode 3
Dick heads west to pursue his dream of being a cowboy.
Written by Arnie KogenGuest stars Kurtwood Smith, Kevin Scannell, Blake Clark, Tuck Milligan
Episode 4
Dick endures the townspeople's pity when Joanna and new friend Hal are suspected by everyone of having an affair.
Directed by Michael LessacGuest stars Fred Applegate, Thomas Hill, Robert S. Woods, Ralph Manza, William Lanteau
Episode 5
Michael becomes enamored with temporary office secretary Susan.
Directed by David SteinbergGuest stars Jean Bruce Scott
Episode 6
Michael struggles with his desire for Susan, versus his passion for Stephanie.
Directed by David SteinbergGuest stars Fred Applegate, Linda Carlson, Ralph Manza, Jean Bruce Scott
Episode 7
A new friend threatens Larry's position as family leader.
Directed by Michael LessacGuest stars Sam Whipple
Episode 8
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.
Written by David MirkinGuest stars Priscilla Morrill, José Ferrer
Episode 9
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.
Directed by Tom TrbovichGuest stars Fred Applegate, Joseph Malone, Josh Clark, Don Diamond, Curt Lowens
Episode 10
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.
Directed by Lee Shallat ChemelGuest stars Todd Susman, Fred Applegate, Thomas Hill, Jeff Doucette, Robert Schenkkan, Roy Brocksmith, Hal Landon Jr., William Lanteau
Episode 11
Stephanie worries she might lose her job after she breaks a toe and her temporary replacement is 'better than Mary Poppins'.
Directed by Peter BaldwinGuest stars Millicent Martin
Episode 12
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.
Directed by Peter BaldwinGuest stars Clive Revill, Robert Harper, Bill Quinn
Episode 13
Michael helps Larry court the girl of his dreams. Joanna holds Dick responsible for his actions in her dream.
Guest stars Valerie Mahaffey
Episode 14
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.
Directed by Peter BaldwinGuest stars Shelley Fabares, Edan Gross
Episode 15
Cousin Ned Vanderkellen's 100th birthday party goes smoothly... until Cousin Ned drops dead.
Directed by Michael LessacGuest stars Lyle Talbot, Priscilla Morrill, José Ferrer
Episode 16
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.
Guest stars Todd Susman, Fred Applegate, Thomas Hill, William Lanteau, Michael McManus
Episode 17
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.
Directed by David Steinberg
Episode 18
Larry, Darryl & Darryl ask Dick to represent them after they're arrested for kidnapping a neighbor's cow.
Written by Arnie KogenGuest stars John J. York, Ritch Brinkley, Will Nye
Episode 19
Dick gains an unwanted reputation as an acerbic wit after verbally assaulting an inept guest.
Directed by Michael LessacGuest stars Simon Jones, Edwin Newman
Episode 20
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.
Directed by Peter BaldwinWritten by M.M. Shelly MooreGuest stars Gregory Jbara, John Hammil
Episode 21
Dick tries to find someplace to sleep after Joanna throws him out.
Directed by David MirkinWritten by David Mirkin
Episode 22
Michael interviews for a network job. George finds a 'Duck Rock'.
Guest stars Fred Applegate, Thomas Hill, Jeff Doucette, Michael Fairman, William Lanteau, H. Richard Greene
Episode 23
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.
Directed by David SteinbergWritten by Arnie KogenGuest stars William Windom, Jay Kogen
Episode 24
Michael is lost when Stephanie goes away for the weekend. Desperate, he goes to a Beaver Lodge dinner with George and is the life of the party.
Directed by Peter BaldwinGuest stars Jeff Doucette, Christopher Stone, Russell Johnson, Parley Baer
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
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