Bob Newhart
Dick Loudon
Series SeasonSeason 5 episodes1986
Newhart
Season 5
The fifth season of Newhart aired on CBS from September 29, 1986 to April 13, 1987.
Episodes
Each episode has its own detail page.
Episode 130 min1986-09-29
Co-Hostess Twinkie
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.
Episode 230 min1986-10-06
Camp Stephanie
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.
Episode 330 min1986-10-13
Dick the Kid
Dick heads west to pursue his dream of being a cowboy.
Episode 430 min1986-10-20
High Fidelity
Dick endures the townspeople's pity when Joanna and new friend Hal are suspected by everyone of having an affair.
Episode 530 min1986-10-27
Desperately Desiring Susan (1)
Michael becomes enamored with temporary office secretary Susan.
Episode 630 min1986-11-03
Desperately Desiring Susan (2)
Michael struggles with his desire for Susan, versus his passion for Stephanie.
Episode 730 min1986-11-17
My Two and Only
A new friend threatens Larry's position as family leader.
Episode 830 min1986-11-24
Thanksgiving for the Memories
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.
Episode 930 min1986-12-01
Utley, Can You Spend a Dime
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.
Episode 1030 min1986-12-08
Sweet and Sour Charity
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.
Episode 1130 min1986-12-15
Everybody Ought to Have a Maid
Stephanie worries she might lose her job after she breaks a toe and her temporary replacement is 'better than Mary Poppins'.
Episode 1230 min1986-12-22
Saturday in New York with George
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.
Episode 1330 min1987-01-05
Love Letters in the Mud
Michael helps Larry court the girl of his dreams. Joanna holds Dick responsible for his actions in her dream.
Episode 1430 min1987-01-12
First of the Belles
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.
Episode 1530 min1987-01-19
It's My Party and I'll Die if I Want To
Cousin Ned Vanderkellen's 100th birthday party goes smoothly... until Cousin Ned drops dead.
Episode 1630 min1987-01-26
Chimes They Are a Changin'
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.
Episode 1730 min1987-02-02
Unfriendly Persuasion
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.
Episode 1830 min1987-02-09
Jail, Jail, the Gang's All Here
Larry, Darryl & Darryl ask Dick to represent them after they're arrested for kidnapping a neighbor's cow.
Episode 1930 min1987-02-16
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Loudon
Dick gains an unwanted reputation as an acerbic wit after verbally assaulting an inept guest.
Episode 2030 min1987-02-23
Fun with Dick and Joanna
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.
Episode 2130 min1987-03-09
Night Moves
Dick tries to find someplace to sleep after Joanna throws him out.
Episode 2230 min1987-03-16
Harris Ankles PIV for Web Post
Michael interviews for a network job. George finds a 'Duck Rock'.
Episode 2330 min1987-04-06
Good-Bye and Good Riddance, Mr. Chips
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.
Episode 2430 min1987-04-13
Much to Do Without Muffin
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.
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