Episode 1
Big Brother is Watching
7.0 / 10
Bob is faced with the possibility that his younger sister, Ellen, may move in with Howard, her boyfriend.
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Directed by Robert MooreWritten by Charlotte BrownGuest stars Pat Finley
TV series
The Bob Newhart Show
1972TV-G6 seasons7.5 / 10
THE DOCTOR IS IN!
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.
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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.
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Episode 2
The Battle of the Groups
7.0 / 10
Bob takes two of his therapy groups to a rustic retreat for a marathon session that never progresses further than everyone's complaints about the primitive conditions of their accommodations.
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Directed by Alan RafkinWritten by Jay Tarses, Tom PatchettGuest stars John Fiedler, Jack Riley, Pat Finley, Daniel J. Travanti, Howard Hesseman, Oliver Clark, Renée Lippin, Lucien Scott
Episode 3
The Great Rimpau Medical Arts Co-Op Experiment
Dr Newman removed a wart from Bob's neck and charged him. Bob tells Jerry he should have done it for free since Bob had helped him with his marriage. Jerry agrees and sets up a plan where all the doctors treat each other for free.
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Directed by George TyneWritten by Geoffrey Neigher, Coleman MitchellGuest stars Larry Gelman, Howard Platt, Julie Payne, Tom Lacy, Merie Earle
Episode 4
The Separation Story
7.0 / 10
For the sake of their marriage, as well as Emily's Master's Degree and Bob's heavy work schedule, the Hartleys decide that it would be best if they took up separate residences.
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Directed by Peter BonerzWritten by Tom Patchett, Jay Tarses, Robert GarlandGuest stars Carl Gottlieb, Richard Stahl, Bryan O'Byrne, Pat Finley, Kathryn Ish
Episode 5
Sorry, Wrong Mother
30m4.0 / 10
As Howard prepares to introduce Howie to Ellen, he tries to remold Ellen into an image the boy will like.
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Directed by Jay SandrichWritten by Charlotte BrownGuest stars John Ritter, Pat Finley, Moosie Drier, Renée Lippin, Steve Dolan
Episode 6
The Gray Flannel Shrink
7.0 / 10
Bob gives up most of his private practice to become the staff psychologist with a major insurance company. He soon learns that it's possible for a man in the corporate world to do his job too well.
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Directed by Peter BonerzWritten by Jerry MayerGuest stars Edward Winter, John Anderson, Oliver Clark, Jerry Fogel, Mary-Robin Redd
Episode 7
Dr. Ryan's Express
7.0 / 10
Bob's office routine becomes a wreck when Jerry hires a temporary receptionist. She's a very nice but very vague woman who can't even get Bob's name straight.
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Directed by Alan RafkinWritten by Jay Tarses, Tom PatchettGuest stars Jack Riley, Lucien Scott, Shirley O'Hara, Maxine Stuart, Paula Victor
Episode 8
Brutally Yours, Bob Hartley
7.0 / 10
Having preached honesty in relationships to his patients, Bob decides to follow his own advice. Immediately he offends two dinner guests and starts an argument with Emily.
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Directed by Alan RafkinWritten by John RappaportGuest stars Jack Riley, Lawrence Pressman, Renée Lippin, Rose Gregorio
Episode 9
Ship of Shrinks
7.0 / 10
Bob's first literary venture turns out to be less than triumphant. His embarrassment makes him reluctant to join a convention of psychologists on a flight to Hawaii, especially when he finds out that Howard is the navigator.
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Directed by Alan RafkinWritten by Geoffrey Neigher, Coleman MitchellGuest stars Pat Finley, David L. Lander, Dolores Sutton, Jerome Guardino, Bobby Ramsen
Episode 10
Life is a Hamburger
7.0 / 10
Carol's announcement that she's going to marry Don Fesler—an unpublished poet with bad feet—brings negative reactions from her friends.
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Directed by George TyneWritten by Jerry MayerGuest stars Meg Wyllie, Pat Finley, Richard Schaal, John J. Fox, Dawna Shove, Bobby Eilbacher
Episode 11
An American Family
8.0 / 10
Emily's plans for a wonderful turkey dinner go downhill when Bob's mother and Emily's father begin insulting one another the night before Thanksgiving.
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Directed by Peter BonerzWritten by Charlotte BrownGuest stars John Randolph, Barnard Hughes, Ann Rutherford, Martha Scott, Pat Finley
Episode 12
We Love You... Good-Bye
30m6.0 / 10
Bob forms an all-women consciousness-raising group. He gets kicked out after Emily joins and inadvertently points out some of the unliberated areas in their own marriage.
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Directed by Peter BonerzWritten by Charlotte BrownGuest stars Ann Weldon, Renée Lippin, Rhoda Gemignani, Joan Tompkins, Inge-Maria
Episode 13
Jerry Robinson Crusoe
6.0 / 10
After renewing an acquaintance with the beautiful and free-spirited Courtney Simpson, Jerry decides to give up his dental practice: he wants to follow his dreams of romance and adventure by taking Miss Simpson to Tahiti.
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Directed by Alan RafkinWritten by Erik TarloffGuest stars Jack Riley, Gail Strickland
Episode 14
Serve for Daylight
4.0 / 10
Bob thinks his chances of winning a doctor's tennis tournament are pretty good until he learns that his doubles partner will be Emily.
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Directed by Alan RafkinWritten by Jerry MayerGuest stars Paula Shaw, Larry Gelman, Howard Platt, Don Ames, Richard Boyer, Sig Frohlich, James Kindelon
Episode 15
Home is Where the Hurt Is
4.0 / 10
Facing the depressing prospect of returning home to Iowa to spend the holidays with her domineering parents, Carol brings her troubles to Bob's apartment. There she spends Christmas Eve pouring out the disasters of her childhood.
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Directed by Alan RafkinWritten by Jay Tarses, Tom PatchettGuest stars Jack Riley, Bill Quinn
Episode 16
Tobin's Back in Town
6.0 / 10
Ellen's ex-fiancee, John Tobin—a tall, handsome egomaniac in suede and leather—arrives in Chicago to win Ellen back. The situation plays havoc with Howard's basic insecurities.
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Directed by Peter BonerzWritten by Michael ZinbergGuest stars Fred Willard, Russ Grieve, Pat Finley, Catherine Bacon
Episode 17
Think Smartly--Vote Hartley
7.0 / 10
Before he has a chance to say no, Bob finds himself running for the chairman of the local school board against an incumbent who hasn't attended a board meeting for six months.
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Directed by Bob FinkelWritten by Geoffrey Neigher, Coleman MitchellGuest stars Quinn K. Redeker, Jack Riley, George Wyner, Lillian Garrett-Groag, Richard Boyer, Murray Pollack
Episode 18
The Way We Weren't
6.0 / 10
Emily is more than a little curious about Bob's reluctance to talk about a girl he used to date. Then Howard inadvertently spills the beans.
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Directed by James BurrowsWritten by Roger BeattyGuest stars Joseph R. Sicari, Pat Finley, David Knapp, Kasey Connors, Wayne Tippit, Gary Krawford
Episode 19
A Pound of Flesh
7.0 / 10
Bob and Jerry have a falling-out when Jerry demands that Bob lend him money for a new motorcycle.
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Directed by Alan RafkinWritten by Jerry MayerGuest stars Merie Earle, Dick Wilson
Episode 20
My Business is Shrinking
7.0 / 10
With his confidence fading as fast as his list of patients, Bob decides to follow Emily's advice and see a psychiatrist about his problem.
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Directed by Alan RafkinWritten by Arnie Kogen, Ray JesselGuest stars Jay Kogen, Jack Riley, Mary Jo Catlett, Phillip R. Allen, Ray Stewart, Timothy Blake, Ron McIlwain
Episode 21
The New Look
7.0 / 10
Emily redecorates the apartment in antiques. Bob finds her choice of furniture uncomfortable, unappealing, and hazardous to his health.
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Directed by Peter BonerzWritten by Gordon Farr, Lynne FarrGuest stars Cliff Norton, Pat Finley, Oliver Clark, Marcia Lewis
Episode 22
Bob Hits the Ceiling
7.0 / 10
Bob breaks a long-standing rule against treating friends when he agrees to counsel Emily's chum, whose marriage to a muscular gym teacher seems to be breaking up.
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Directed by Jay SandrichWritten by Phil DavisGuest stars Mike Henry, Cynthia Harris, Al Stellone
Episode 23
Emily Hits the Ceiling
7.0 / 10
Emily agrees to help operate a children's summer camp and tries to persuade Bob to be one of the counselors.
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Directed by James BurrowsWritten by Jerry MayerGuest stars Howard Hesseman, George Wyner, Lillian Garrett-Groag, Tom Newman, Susan Davis
Episode 24
The Ceiling Hits Bob
finale
Bob becomes the "oldest permanent psychologist in Chicago" when the ceiling in his office collapses and he has to set up shop wherever he can find the space.
Episode credits
Directed by Alan RafkinWritten by Jay Tarses, Tom PatchettGuest stars Jack Riley, Pat Finley, Bill Quinn, Lucien Scott, Jess Nadelman, Don Nagel
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Cast
Bob NewhartRobert Hartley
Suzanne PleshetteEmily Hartley
Bill DailyHoward Borden
Marcia WallaceCarol Kester
Peter BonerzJerry Robinson
John RandolphJunior Harrison
John FiedlerMr. Emil Peterson
Barnard HughesHerbert HartleyCredits
- Created by
- Lorenzo Music, David Davis
- Written by
- Tom Patchett, Jay Tarses, Gordon Farr, Lynne Farr, Jerry Mayer
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 142
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
CBSUnited States
MTM EnterprisesUnited States
Themes
chicago, illinoismental health professionalpsychologistsitcom