Series synopsis
The Bob Newhart Show is an American comedy television series that premiered on CBS on September 16, 1972. It ended on April 1, 1978. It was created by Lorenzo Music, David Davis. It stars Bob Newhart, Suzanne Pleshette, Bill Daily and Marcia Wallace.
The Bob Newhart Show is an American situation comedy produced by MTM Enterprises, which aired 142 original episodes on CBS from September 16, 1972, to April 1, 1978. Comedian Bob Newhart portrays a psychologist having to deal with his patients and fellow office workers. The show was filmed before a live audience.
Premise
The Bob Newhart Show is an American situation comedy produced by MTM Enterprises, which aired 142 original episodes on CBS from September 16, 1972, to April 1, 1978. Comedian Bob Newhart portrays a psychologist having to deal with his patients and fellow office workers. The show was filmed before a live audience.
Premise: THE DOCTOR IS IN!
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Bob Newhart as Robert Hartley
- Suzanne Pleshette as Emily Hartley
- Bill Daily as Howard Borden
- Marcia Wallace as Carol Kester
- Peter Bonerz as Jerry Robinson
- Peter Brown as Stan Conners
- Elaine Giftos as Cynthia Fremont
- Pat Morita as The Bartender
Supporting cast
- Michael Lerner as Mr. Carolla
- Emmaline Henry as Mrs. Walker
- Heather Menzies as Debbie Borden
- Dick Clair as Roy West
- Pat McCormick as The Strange Man
- Herbie Faye as Mr. Atlee
- Rick Hurst as Maintenance Man
- Michael Conrad as Mr. Trevesco
- Jeff Corey as Dr. Scott Rivers
- Jay Tarses as Waiter
- Henry Corden as Mr. Nenn
- Katherine Helmond as Dr. Webster
Guest cast
- Peter Brown as Stan Conners
- Elaine Giftos as Cynthia Fremont
- Pat Morita as The Bartender
- Michael Lerner as Mr. Carolla
- Emmaline Henry as Mrs. Walker
- Heather Menzies as Debbie Borden
- Dick Clair as Roy West
- Pat McCormick as The Strange Man
- Herbie Faye as Mr. Atlee
- Rick Hurst as Maintenance Man
- Michael Conrad as Mr. Trevesco
- Jeff Corey as Dr. Scott Rivers
Episodes
This series spans 7 seasons with 149 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 7 | November 23, 1991 | |
| Season 1 | 24 | September 16, 1972 | March 10, 1973 |
| Season 2 | 24 | September 15, 1973 | March 2, 1974 |
| Season 3 | 24 | September 14, 1974 | March 8, 1975 |
| Season 4 | 24 | September 13, 1975 | February 28, 1976 |
| Season 5 | 24 | September 25, 1976 | March 19, 1977 |
| Season 6 | 22 | September 24, 1977 | April 1, 1978 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Newhart Interview | |
| 2 | Gag Reel | |
| 3 | The Bob Newhart Show Season 2 Featurette |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Fly the Unfriendly Skies Bob invites Emily to join his fear of flying group on a trip to New York City. Much to Bob's surprise he finds that Emily also has a fear of flying and refuses to go. After a conversation with Howard she decides to go only to back out after boarding the plane. |
September 16, 1972 |
| 2 |
Tracy Grammar School, I'll Lick You Yet It's Vocation Day in Emily's class, and Bob feels left out when he's not invited. At the last minute, he's asked to fill in, but Emily's worst fears are confirmed when Bob fails to excite the kids' interest. |
September 23, 1972 |
| 3 |
Tennis, Emily? Bob experiences pangs of jealousy when Emily's handsome new tennis instructor comes to see him with an emotional problem, namely, his inability to turn down the women who are all uncontrollably attracted to him. |
September 30, 1972 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Last TV Show Bob's therapy group insists that he accept an invitation for the group to conduct one of its weekly sessions on television. |
September 15, 1973 |
| 2 |
Motel A trip to Peoria turns into one long embarrassment for Bob when Jerry introduces him to a pretty girl named Janine. Janine doesn't seem to care that Bob is a married man. |
September 22, 1973 |
| 3 |
Backlash One of Bob's more masculine patients enthusiastically slaps him on the back—and, unfortunately for Bob, it throws his back out. Even more unfortunately, Bob and Emily were supposed to be going to Mexico for a vacation. |
September 29, 1973 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Big Brother is Watching Bob is faced with the possibility that his younger sister, Ellen, may move in with Howard, her boyfriend. |
September 14, 1974 |
| 2 |
The Battle of the Groups Bob takes two of his therapy groups to a rustic retreat for a marathon session that never progresses further than everyone's complaints about the primitive conditions of their accommodations. |
September 21, 1974 |
| 3 |
The Great Rimpau Medical Arts Co-Op Experiment Dr Newman removed a wart from Bob's neck and charged him. Bob tells Jerry he should have done it for free since Bob had helped him with his marriage. Jerry agrees and sets up a plan where all the doctors treat each other for free. |
September 28, 1974 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Longest Good-Bye Bob's old school friend Murdock is in town for a day to sell a complex giveaway item to a Chicago cereal company. Bob invites him to stay overnight at his home. The brief encounter stretches out to a week when Murdock can't make his business connections. He gradually takes over Bob's car, clothing, and most of his home life. |
September 13, 1975 |
| 2 |
Here's Looking at You, Kid Howard insists on joining Bob and Emily's anniversary dinner at a fashionable Chicago restaurant in order to enlist their aid in popping the question to Ellen. But he chokes up in the clutch, and Bob is forced to do the proposing for him. |
September 20, 1975 |
| 3 |
Death of a Fruitman Bob's patients observe tradition by planning a surprise party to honor the fourth year of the group's therapy sessions. When an unseen member, a Mr. Gianelli, threatens to turn the party into a disaster, Bob kicks him out of the group. His decision meets with instant group approval until Mr. Gianelli dies under a ton of zucchini. |
September 27, 1975 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Enter Mrs. Peeper Bob receives a telegram saying that his old college chum, The Peeper, is coming to Chicago and bringing a surprise. The surprise turns out to be a brand-new bride. |
September 25, 1976 |
| 2 |
Caged Fury The Hartleys miss their friend's gala Fourth of July Bicentennial party celebration when they become trapped in a storage locker. |
October 2, 1976 |
| 3 |
Some of My Best Friends Are... Bob's therapy group has an unexpected visitor when a friendly homosexual joins in the sessions. |
October 9, 1976 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bob's Change of Life Bob's well-ordered life turns topsy-turvy when he and Emily move to a new Chicago residence. |
September 24, 1977 |
| 2 |
Ex-Con Job Bob's attempt at treating convicts who are about to be released has him climbing the walls. |
October 1, 1977 |
| 3 |
A Jackie Story Jerry is terrified of losing his new dream girl. |
October 8, 1977 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | CBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 16, 1972 |
| Last aired | April 1, 1978 |
| Runtime | 25 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Saturday |