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Newhart

Newhart Season 5: Episode Guide & Ratings

Season 5 Plot

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

Newhart Season 5 aired on September 29th, 1986.

Season 5 Episodes

1. Co-Hostess Twinkie

September 29th, 198630 min

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. Camp Stephanie

October 6th, 198630 min

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.

3. Dick the Kid

October 13th, 198630 min

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

4. High Fidelity

October 20th, 198630 min

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

5. Desperately Desiring Susan (1)

October 27th, 198630 min

Michael becomes enamored with temporary office secretary Susan.

6. Desperately Desiring Susan (2)

November 3rd, 198630 min

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

7. My Two and Only

November 17th, 198630 min

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

8. Thanksgiving for the Memories

November 24th, 198630 min

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. Utley, Can You Spend a Dime

December 1st, 198630 min

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. Sweet and Sour Charity

December 8th, 198630 min

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.

11. Everybody Ought to Have a Maid

December 15th, 198630 min

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

12. Saturday in New York with George

December 22nd, 198630 min

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. Love Letters in the Mud

January 5th, 198730 min

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

14. First of the Belles

January 12th, 198730 min

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

January 19th, 198730 min

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

16. Chimes They Are a Changin'

January 26th, 198730 min

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. Unfriendly Persuasion

February 2nd, 198730 min

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. Jail, Jail, the Gang's All Here

February 9th, 198730 min

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

19. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Loudon

February 16th, 198730 min

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

20. Fun with Dick and Joanna

February 23rd, 198730 min

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. Night Moves

March 9th, 198730 min

Dick tries to find someplace to sleep after Joanna throws him out.

22. Harris Ankles PIV for Web Post

March 16th, 198730 min

Michael interviews for a network job. George finds a 'Duck Rock'.

23. Good-Bye and Good Riddance, Mr. Chips

April 6th, 198730 min

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. Much to Do Without Muffin

April 13th, 198730 min

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.

All Seasons

Season 8

Season 8

Sep 18, 1989
Season 7

Season 7

Oct 24, 1988
Season 6

Season 6

Sep 14, 1987
Season 5

Season 5

Sep 29, 1986
Season 4

Season 4

Sep 30, 1985
Season 3

Season 3

Oct 15, 1984
Season 2

Season 2

Oct 17, 1983
Season 1

Season 1

Oct 25, 1982
Specials

Specials

Feb 28, 2008