Episode guide
Newhart: Season 3
22 episodes · premiered Oct 15, 1984
The third season of Newhart aired on CBS from October 15, 1984 to May 27, 1985.
- Episode 1: Tell a Lie, Get a Check Oct 15, 1984 · 30m Dick and Joanna return from vacation to find Kirk and Cindy have moved away and Kirk has asked Dick to sell the cafe. Michael teaches Dick the only way he'll be able to sell the rundown…
- Episode 2: Twenty Year Itch Oct 22, 1984 · 30m Joanna has a date, set 20 years earlier, with a former beau in New York. A jealous Dick tags along. An awful trumpet player serenades the inn while he prepares for an audition.
- Episode 3: A Hunting We Will Go Oct 29, 1984 · 30m Dick, George, Chester, Jim & Michael go duck hunting on the opening day of hunting season to film a television special. They're all stranded when Michael forgets to tie off the boat. With…
- Episode 4: Miss Stephanie Nov 5, 1984 · 30m Larry misinterprets a comment by Stephanie and makes her the object of his undying love.
- Episode 5: But Seriously, Beavers Nov 12, 1984 · 30m Dick's jokes at a Beaver Lodge roast for George are a hit with everyone except the guest of honor, spurring George to consider leaving the inn. Stephanie sells cosmetic kits.
- Episode 6: Tickets, Please Nov 19, 1984 · 30m Dick throws a fit and is sentenced for outstanding parking tickets on the day of a big Celtics game. Stephanie, who's never been punished for anything in her life, can't bring herself to…
- Episode 7: Poor Reception Nov 26, 1984 · 30m After Michael is roped into hiring Stephanie as WPIV's receptionist, he can't bring himself to fire her. Meanwhile, Joanna hires Harley Estin as a temporary maid.
- Episode 8: The Fan Dec 3, 1984 · 30m Dick is hounded by an obsessive fan who goes as far as moving into the inn and starting a Dick Loudon fan club.
- Episode 9: Happy Trails to You Dec 10, 1984 · 30m Dick is dragged into court when a farmer claims Dick plagiarized his work.
- Episode 10: Georgie's Girl Dec 31, 1984 · 30m George panics when his girlfriend starts talking marriage. Stephanie tries to pass the driver's test.
- Episode 11: Pillow Fight Jan 7, 1985 · 30m Dick and Joanna squabble over 'creative differences' when they collaborate on a book on pillows. Larry and the boys stay at the inn while their cabin is being fumigated.
- Episode 12: Local Hero Jan 14, 1985 · 30m George is a local hero after he saves two boys from drowning.
- Episode 13: Dick Gets Larry's Goat Feb 4, 1985 · 30m The Loudons feud with Larry and the Darryls after Dick alerts animal control to the brother's illegal, and annoying goat. Simply hilarious.
- Episode 14: Once I Had a Secret Love Feb 11, 1985 · 30m Dick and Joanna spar after Dick is 'riddled' with doubts when Joanna is set to appear on his Valentines Day Show.
- Episode 15: Lady in Wading Feb 18, 1985 · 30m Stephanie falls for a visiting television executive, forcing her to choose between him and Michael.
- Episode 16: Look Homeward, Stephanie Feb 25, 1985 · 30m Stephanie returns home for a brief visit, but she's soon convinced to stay when she's overwhelmed with presents. Michael is astonished by Steph's transformation to a spoiled brat. Dick…
- Episode 17: My Fair Larry Mar 4, 1985 · 30m Joanna undertakes a massive project when she agrees to try to spruce up Larry, Darryl & Darryl and the Minuteman cafe.
- Episode 18: You're Nobody 'til Somebody Hires You Mar 11, 1985 · 30m After demanding extravagent perks, Michael is fired from WPIV. Bev replaces him with Dick. An unemployed Michael falls to pieces, and Dick is exasperated with his new job duties.
- Episode 19: Out With the New, Inn With the Old Mar 18, 1985 · 30m George is upset when Dick and Harley Estin try to remodel the garage so it looks like the carriage house it was originally built as several centuries ago. Joanna hosts a rummage sale.
- Episode 20: R.I.P. Off Apr 8, 1985 · 30m Harley goes to jail after he is tricked into selling swamp grave plots. Michael, Dick and Joanna set up an ""Abscam"" to catch the real criminal.
- Episode 21: The Prodigal Darryl May 6, 1985 · 30m Darryl runs off after he and his brother's win a contest for writing the best commerical jingle, netting them $30,000. Dick, Larry & the remaining Darryl search for the missing brother…
- Episode 22: What Makes Dick Run May 28, 1985 · 30m Dick and his crew have VITA fever when the local broadcasting awards, the VITAs, are scheduled to be announced. Dick, inspired by a puppet show put on by Larry and the boys for an ailing…