Episode guide
Newhart: Season 5
24 episodes · premiered Sep 29, 1986
The fifth season of Newhart aired on CBS from September 29, 1986 to April 13, 1987.
- Episode 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.
- Episode 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…
- Episode 3: Dick the Kid Oct 13, 1986 · 30m Dick heads west to pursue his dream of being a cowboy.
- Episode 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.
- Episode 5: Desperately Desiring Susan (1) Oct 27, 1986 · 30m Michael becomes enamored with temporary office secretary Susan.
- Episode 6: Desperately Desiring Susan (2) Nov 3, 1986 · 30m Michael struggles with his desire for Susan, versus his passion for Stephanie.
- Episode 7: My Two and Only Nov 17, 1986 · 30m A new friend threatens Larry's position as family leader.
- Episode 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.
- Episode 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.
- Episode 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…
- Episode 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'.
- Episode 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.
- Episode 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.
- Episode 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.
- Episode 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.
- Episode 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.
- Episode 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.
- Episode 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.
- Episode 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.
- Episode 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.
- Episode 21: Night Moves Mar 9, 1987 · 30m Dick tries to find someplace to sleep after Joanna throws him out.
- Episode 22: Harris Ankles PIV for Web Post Mar 16, 1987 · 30m Michael interviews for a network job. George finds a 'Duck Rock'.
- Episode 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.
- Episode 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.