Episode 1
Bob's Change of Life
8.0 / 10
Bob's well-ordered life turns topsy-turvy when he and Emily move to a new Chicago residence.
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Directed by Peter BonerzWritten by Les Charles, Glen CharlesGuest stars Charles Thomas Murphy
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
Ex-Con Job
7.0 / 10
Bob's attempt at treating convicts who are about to be released has him climbing the walls.
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Directed by Michael ZinbergWritten by Ziggy SteinbergGuest stars H.B. Haggerty, Allen Case, Taurean Blacque, Ric Mancini, Bert Rosario, Wyatt Johnson, Greg Lewis
Episode 3
A Jackie Story
7.0 / 10
Jerry is terrified of losing his new dream girl.
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Directed by Michael ZinbergWritten by Lloyd GarverGuest stars Sondra Theodore, Hope Alexander-Willis, Sam Kwasman, Roger Etienne, Jordan Michals
Episode 4
Who Was That Masked Man?
Bob is puzzled when his henpecked patient, Mr. Petersen, asserts himself with far-reaching consequences.
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Directed by Dick MartinWritten by Les Charles, Glen CharlesGuest stars John Fiedler, Florida Friebus, Jack Riley, Toni Lamond, Lorry Goldman
Episode 5
Carlin's New Suit
Bob deals with the amusing problems of an improbable paternity suit and a phone paging service that never pages him.
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Directed by Dick MartinWritten by Andrew SmithGuest stars Sparky Marcus, Jack Riley, Loni Anderson, Patrick Cranshaw, Mark Lenard
Episode 6
A Day in the Life
8.0 / 10
Bob's impulsive decision to leave town for a week is received with disastrous emotions by his patients, who seemingly can't make it without him.
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Directed by Dick MartinWritten by Kathy Donnell, Madeline Di MaggioGuest stars Jack Riley, Richard Stahl, Bud Kenneally, Joan Kenneally, Robert Kenneally, Pam Kenneally, Michael Boyle
Episode 7
My Son the Comedian
It's no laughing matter for Howard when his 12-year-old son Howie announces he's leaving home to become a comedian.
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Directed by Dick MartinWritten by David LloydGuest stars Jack Riley, Elizabeth Kerr, Moosie Drier, Bobby Ramsen, Johnny West
Episode 8
You're Fired, Mr. Chips
Bob interviews a variety of psychologists to take over his patients while he's out of town. It's soon apparent that they are very much in need of help themselves. When Bob's former teacher, Professor Dreebe, offers his services, it seems the perfect answer.
Episode credits
Directed by Peter BonerzWritten by Lloyd GarverGuest stars John Fiedler, Howard Witt, Florida Friebus, Jack Riley, Ralph Bellamy, Richard Roat
Episode 9
Shallow Throat
At first, Bob is thrilled when a nontalkative patient named Mr. Twillmer finally opens up after being told that anything he might say will be held in the strictest confidence. His joy is short-lived when Twillmer confesses to grand larceny.
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Directed by Dick MartinWritten by Earl PomerantzGuest stars Frank Maxwell, Richard Libertini, J. Jay Saunders, Alan Haufrect, Julienne Wells, Lorrie Gia
Episode 10
A Girl in Her Twenties
Emily's protective instincts are aroused when 70-year-old Grace DuBois, an odd but friendly recluse, is threatened with being sent to a rest home for elderly people who can't cope with reality.
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Directed by Peter BonerzWritten by Laura LevineGuest stars Sondra Currie, Macon McCalman, Mildred Natwick, J.J. Johnston
Episode 11
Grand Delusion
Bob and Emily celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary with a dream flight into the fantasy of being married to different partners.
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Directed by Dick MartinWritten by Lloyd GarverGuest stars Michael Evans, Morgan Fairchild, F. William Parker
Episode 12
'Twas the Pie Before Christmas
Bob finds himself with unhappy and hostile patients who refuse to attend his Christmas party when they are mistakenly informed of a rate increase at the height of the Yuletide season. One patient is moved to hire a pie-throwing service.
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Directed by Dick MartinWritten by Phil DavisGuest stars John Fiedler, Florida Friebus, Jack Riley, Ben Freedman, Rik Pierce
Episode 13
Freudian Ship
The Hartleys embark on a seagoing vacation to put work behind them. But Bob can't resist playing psychologist when he undertakes to counsel a married couple.
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Directed by Peter BonerzWritten by Earl PomerantzGuest stars John Crawford, Jeff Donnell, Robert Phelps, Timothy Himes, Claudette Duffy, Jack Scalici, Murray Pollack, Stan Rodarte
Episode 14
Grizzly Emily
Emily Hartley discovers a new low in male chauvinism when Bob's father arranges a fishing trip to his cabin and assigns her woman's work while the men brave the great out-of-doors.
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Directed by Peter BonerzWritten by Laura LevineGuest stars Barnard Hughes
Episode 15
Son of an Ex-Con Job
Bob counsels a quintet of jovial ex-convicts to help them find honest employment.
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Directed by Michael ZinbergWritten by Emily MarshallGuest stars Allen Case, Taurean Blacque, Ric Mancini, Wyatt Johnson, Bert Rosario
Episode 16
Group on a Hot Tin Roof
Bob advises a patient named Mr. Plager to realize his human potential by writing a play based on his own experiences. But when Plager writes, directs, and produces an actual World War I drama whose characters bear a startling resemblance to the rest of Bob's patients, the warfare really begins.
Episode credits
Directed by Michael ZinbergWritten by Andrew SmithGuest stars John Fiedler, Amzie Strickland, Frank Ashmore, Florida Friebus, Jack Riley, Howard Hesseman, Lou Cutell, James Devine
Episode 17
Emily Carlin, Emily Carlin
Bob's paranoid, perennial patient, Mr. Carlin, involves Emily in his scheme to impress his former schoolmates—especially a girl who never gave him the time of day.
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Directed by Peter BonerzWritten by Laura LevineGuest stars Jack Riley, Michael Alldredge, Karen Ericson, Carolyne Barry, Woody Skaggs
Episode 18
Easy for You to Say
Paul Billingham—known to his radio fans as Ralph Alfalfa, the Happy Farmer—comes to Bob because of his stuttering problem. On radio, he practiced several unseen rhythmic devices to mask his problem, but a new television opportunity threatens to expose his problem with disastrous results.
Episode credits
Directed by Dick MartinWritten by Andrew SmithGuest stars John Fiedler, K.C. Martel, J.R. Miller, Florida Friebus, Jack Riley, Jerry Fogel
Episode 19
It Didn't Happen One Night
Bob's friends close ranks to "protect" Emily Hartley when a handsome old flame pays her a very warm visit.
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Directed by Dick MartinWritten by Laura LevineGuest stars David Hedison, Russell Shannon
Episode 20
Carol Ankles for Indie-Prod
On the eve of being announced "Secretary of the Year," Carol informs Bob that she's leaving his employ.
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Directed by Mark TinkerWritten by Lloyd GarverGuest stars Madeleine Fisher, Jack Riley, John Terry Bell, Joe George, Mert Rich, Neil Flanagan
Episode 21
Crisis in Education
At the school where Emily works, low reading scores prompt indignant outbursts and threats from angry parents. Principal Phil Bannister flees their wrath by going on an extended fishing trip—but not before he tells Emily to handle the crisis.
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Directed by Peter BonerzWritten by Earl PomerantzGuest stars Robert Costanzo, Patricia Stevens, Edward Andrews, Jan Fisher, Bill Zuckert, Dolores Albin, Brian Miller
Episode 22
Happy Trails to You
finale
Bob gives up his psychological practice in Chicago to become a professor at a small college in Oregon.
Episode credits
Directed by Michael Zinberg, Peter BonerzWritten by Les Charles, Glen Charles, Lloyd GarverGuest stars John Fiedler, Florida Friebus, Jack Riley, Bill Quinn, Bobby Ramsen
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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