Season 5 (1986)

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

Episodes: 24

Star Cast: Bob Newhart , Mary Frann , Tom Poston , Julia Duffy ,

Episodes List

Ep.1 Co-Hostess Twinkie

Air Date: 1986-09-29

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.

Ep.2 Camp Stephanie

Air Date: 1986-10-06

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.

Ep.3 Dick the Kid

Air Date: 1986-10-13

Dick heads west to pursue his dream of being a cowboy.

Ep.4 High Fidelity

Air Date: 1986-10-20

Dick endures the townspeople's pity when Joanna and new friend Hal are suspected by everyone of having an affair.

Ep.5 Desperately Desiring Susan (1)

Air Date: 1986-10-27

Michael becomes enamored with temporary office secretary Susan.

Ep.6 Desperately Desiring Susan (2)

Air Date: 1986-11-03

Michael struggles with his desire for Susan, versus his passion for Stephanie.

Ep.7 My Two and Only

Air Date: 1986-11-17

A new friend threatens Larry's position as family leader.

Ep.8 Thanksgiving for the Memories

Air Date: 1986-11-24

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.

Ep.9 Utley, Can You Spend a Dime

Air Date: 1986-12-01

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.

Ep.10 Sweet and Sour Charity

Air Date: 1986-12-08

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.

Ep.11 Everybody Ought to Have a Maid

Air Date: 1986-12-15

Stephanie worries she might lose her job after she breaks a toe and her temporary replacement is 'better than Mary Poppins'.

Ep.12 Saturday in New York with George

Air Date: 1986-12-22

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.

Ep.13 Love Letters in the Mud

Air Date: 1987-01-05

Michael helps Larry court the girl of his dreams. Joanna holds Dick responsible for his actions in her dream.

Ep.14 First of the Belles

Air Date: 1987-01-12

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.

Ep.15 It's My Party and I'll Die if I Want To

Air Date: 1987-01-19

Cousin Ned Vanderkellen's 100th birthday party goes smoothly... until Cousin Ned drops dead.

Ep.16 Chimes They Are a Changin'

Air Date: 1987-01-26

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.

Ep.17 Unfriendly Persuasion

Air Date: 1987-02-02

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.

Ep.18 Jail, Jail, the Gang's All Here

Air Date: 1987-02-09

Larry, Darryl & Darryl ask Dick to represent them after they're arrested for kidnapping a neighbor's cow.

Ep.19 Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Loudon

Air Date: 1987-02-16

Dick gains an unwanted reputation as an acerbic wit after verbally assaulting an inept guest.

Ep.20 Fun with Dick and Joanna

Air Date: 1987-02-23

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.