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Newhart: Season 5

Poster for Newhart Season 5

24 episodes · first aired Sep 29, 1986

The fifth season of Newhart aired on CBS from September 29, 1986 to April 13, 1987.

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  1. 1 Co-Hostess Twinkie Sep 29, 1986 · 30m 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.
  2. 2 Camp Stephanie Oct 6, 1986 · 30m 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…
  3. 3 Dick the Kid Oct 13, 1986 · 30m Dick heads west to pursue his dream of being a cowboy.
  4. 4 High Fidelity Oct 20, 1986 · 30m Dick endures the townspeople's pity when Joanna and new friend Hal are suspected by everyone of having an affair.
  5. 5 Desperately Desiring Susan (1) Oct 27, 1986 · 30m Michael becomes enamored with temporary office secretary Susan.
  6. 6 Desperately Desiring Susan (2) Nov 3, 1986 · 30m Michael struggles with his desire for Susan, versus his passion for Stephanie.
  7. 7 My Two and Only Nov 17, 1986 · 30m A new friend threatens Larry's position as family leader.
  8. 8 Thanksgiving for the Memories Nov 24, 1986 · 30m 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.
  9. 9 Utley, Can You Spend a Dime Dec 1, 1986 · 30m 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.
  10. 10 Sweet and Sour Charity Dec 8, 1986 · 30m 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…
  11. 11 Everybody Ought to Have a Maid Dec 15, 1986 · 30m Stephanie worries she might lose her job after she breaks a toe and her temporary replacement is 'better than Mary Poppins'.
  12. 12 Saturday in New York with George Dec 22, 1986 · 30m 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.
  13. 13 Love Letters in the Mud Jan 5, 1987 · 30m Michael helps Larry court the girl of his dreams. Joanna holds Dick responsible for his actions in her dream.
  14. 14 First of the Belles Jan 12, 1987 · 30m 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.
  15. 15 It's My Party and I'll Die if I Want To Jan 19, 1987 · 30m Cousin Ned Vanderkellen's 100th birthday party goes smoothly... until Cousin Ned drops dead.
  16. 16 Chimes They Are a Changin' Jan 26, 1987 · 30m 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.
  17. 17 Unfriendly Persuasion Feb 2, 1987 · 30m 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.
  18. 18 Jail, Jail, the Gang's All Here Feb 9, 1987 · 30m Larry, Darryl & Darryl ask Dick to represent them after they're arrested for kidnapping a neighbor's cow.
  19. 19 Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Loudon Feb 16, 1987 · 30m Dick gains an unwanted reputation as an acerbic wit after verbally assaulting an inept guest.
  20. 20 Fun with Dick and Joanna Feb 23, 1987 · 30m 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.
  21. 21 Night Moves Mar 9, 1987 · 30m Dick tries to find someplace to sleep after Joanna throws him out.
  22. 22 Harris Ankles PIV for Web Post Mar 16, 1987 · 30m Michael interviews for a network job. George finds a 'Duck Rock'.
  23. 23 Good-Bye and Good Riddance, Mr. Chips Apr 6, 1987 · 30m 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.
  24. 24 Much to Do Without Muffin Apr 13, 1987 · 30m 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.