Episode guide
Newhart: Season 8
24 episodes · premiered Sep 18, 1989
The eighth and final season of Newhart aired on CBS from September 18, 1989 to May 21, 1990.
- Episode 1: Don't Worry Be Pregnant Sep 18, 1989 · 30m Michael and a pregnant Stephanie return from a six-month cruise totally unprepared for parenthood.
- Episode 2: Get Dick Sep 25, 1989 · 30m Dick accidentally burns down Maison Hubert while enjoying an after-dinner cigar. The Loudon's take in Hubert while he recuperates. Hubert vows he will ""get Monsieur Loudon"".
- Episode 3: Poetry and Pastries Oct 2, 1989 · 30m Dick is chosen to judge the annual Poetry and Pastry contest. Miss Goddard, the reigning champion, uses her feminine wiles to try to influence the judging. Michael throws an all-male baby…
- Episode 4: Utley Exposed Oct 16, 1989 · 30m An episode of Vermont Today on 'Hidden Shame' nets a surprise guest when George admits to a childish prank.
- Episode 5: Ramblin' Michael Harris Oct 23, 1989 · 30m Michael quits his job at Menkey's grocery to become a lounge singer.
- Episode 6: Meet Michael Vanderkellen Nov 13, 1989 · 30m Stephanie's mother offers to buy the newlyweds a mansion, but only if Michael changes his last name to Vanderkellen.
- Episode 7: Good Lord Loudon Nov 20, 1989 · 30m A cash-strapped visiting dignitary makes Dick a royal Lord. After hearing of his good fortune, the townspeople's opinion of Dick jumps up a notch.
- Episode 8: Cupcake in a Cage Dec 4, 1989 · 30m Stephanie is sent to jail after she slaps a security guard in a fit of prenatal hormones.
- Episode 9: Attack of the Killer Aunt Dec 11, 1989 · 30m Joanna's Aunt Louise visits bearing gifts, despite her long-standing opinion that Joanna is much too good for Dick.
- Episode 10: I Like You, Butt... Dec 18, 1989 · 30m George meets the perfect girl, except for her large rear end. Michael and Stephanie consult with a baby naming guru.
- Episode 11: Jumpin' George Jan 1, 1990 · 30m Georeg plans on never sleeping again when he's plagued by a recurring nightmare. Michael & Stephanie use 'wombphones' to educate their future child.
- Episode 12: Lights! Camera! Contractions! Jan 8, 1990 · 30m It's baby time for the Harris' as Steph's baby is about to be born. Michael is determined to capture the birth on tape over Stephanie's objections.
- Episode 13: Beauty and the Pest Jan 15, 1990 · 30m Joanna takes an odd man to several houses to try to convince him to buy one, but he just can't seem to commit. Joanna visits his home and walks in to find a shrine dedicated to her.
- Episode 14: Good Neighbor Sam Jan 29, 1990 · 30m When an overbearing new neighbor moves next door, Dick finds his polite veneer mistaken for friendship. The townsfolk, who all assume Dick is their best friend, are in an uproar when they…
- Episode 15: Child in Charge Feb 5, 1990 · 30m Stephanie's parents buy WPIV for baby Stephanie. Dick refuses to pander to the child, forcing baby Steph to cancel Vermont Today in the middle of an interview with George McGovern.
- Episode 16: Seein' Double Feb 19, 1990 · 30m Michael announces plans to spice up WPIV's lineup with a new sitcom, Seein' Double starring Stephanie as identical twins Judy and Jody, with Dick as their crotchety widowed father.
- Episode 17: Born to Be Mild Feb 26, 1990 · 30m Dick is roped into joining George's old gang, 'The Houligans', when they reunited after 40 years. Dick leads them into a rumble against their long-time rivals, 'The Ruffians'.
- Episode 18: Daddy's Little Girl Mar 5, 1990 · 30m After another shopping spree for baby Steph, Dick teaches Michael that materialism isn't the best way to raise a child. A skeptical Michael becomes convinced after a haunting dream depicts…
- Episode 19: Georgie and Grace Mar 19, 1990 · 30m George falls under the influence of five priests vacationing at the inn. After George announces his intention to join the priesthood, Miss Goddard tries her hardest to change his mind.
- Episode 20: Handymania Apr 9, 1990 · 30m George is the toast of the town when he events a hot new board game, ""Handymania"".
- Episode 21: Dick and Tim Apr 30, 1990 · 30m Dick finagles his way into a weekly poker game with Tim Conway. Unaware of Tim's cheap nature, Dick drives him away after raising a quarter.
- Episode 22: Father Goose May 7, 1990 · 30m Michael comes up with the perfect lead-in to Vermont Today, the 'Giddy Goose' show. He casts his favorite dinner theater actor as Giddy, only to discover the man's also his father.
- Episode 23: My Husband, My Peasant May 14, 1990 · 30m Society bluebloods Scooter Drake and his new wife Libby drop by with a child of their own, apparently superior to baby Steph in every way. Michael and Stephanie decide to divorce due to…
- Episode 24: The Last Newhart May 21, 1990 · 30m In the midst of a town meeting, a Japanese visitor announces his intentions to purchase the entire town and turn the land into a gigantic golf course. Everyone but Dick is thrilled and…