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Newhart Season 5 Episodes
Season 5 Episode Guide
24 Episodes 1986 - 1987
Episode 1
Co-Hostess Twinkie
Mon, Sep 29, 198630 mins
Dick is saddled with a perky co-host he doesn't want; Larry, Darryl, and Darryl name their pet pig after Stephanie.
Episode 2
Camp Stephanie
Mon, Oct 6, 198630 mins
When his boss goes out of town, Michael volunteers Stephanie to run her girl scout troupe, but the girls aren't interested in Stephanie's shallow and materialistic ways, and Stephanie is horrified to learn she's expected to go camping with them.
Episode 3
Dick the Kid
Mon, Oct 13, 198630 mins
Dick goes to a dude ranch for his vacation.
Episode 4
High Fidelity
Mon, Oct 20, 198630 mins
Everyone in town assumes Joanna is having an affair with a man she meets in her wine tasting class.
Episode 5
Desperately Desiring Susan: Part 1
Mon, Oct 27, 198630 mins
On Dick's advice, the station is developing a special commemorating their fifth anniversary. Dick is not so enamored of their choice of the show's producer, Michael, whose first decision is not to feature Dick on the special at all. Michael likes the fact of the accolades he expects for doing the job, but doesn't like that it will take time away from Steph, who too doesn't like being neglected by Michael while he works on the project. The station hires Susan Polger to be Michael's one and only staff person to work on the special. Because of their time together, Michael and Susan start to fall for each other. Michael has to make a decision if he would rather be with Susan or Steph. Meanwhile, beyond inflation, Larry, Darryl and Darryl are having problems with their business, "Anything for a Buck", which has been renamed "Anything for a Buck Ten".
Episode 6
Desperately Desiring Susan: Part 2
Mon, Nov 3, 198630 mins
Michael having chosen Susan to be his girlfriend over Steph has placed Steph into a funk, and into a meaner mood than usual. Steph wants to see her competition to see what she's up against. She also asks for advice from Dick and Joanna, who tell her to be all those things to Michael that Susan is, such as anticipating his needs for peanut butter and jelly sandwiches with the crusts cut off, or talking about his favorite television shows while he was growing up, which may not be an easy task for self-absorbed Steph. But if Steph doesn't meet all Michael's needs, does Susan?
Episode 7
My Two and Only
Mon, Nov 17, 198630 mins
Larry feels abandoned after Darryl and Darryl begin spending all their time with a new friend.
Episode 8
Thanksgiving for the Memories
Mon, Nov 24, 198630 mins
The Vanderkellens lose Stephanie's favorite childhood toy and try to replace it with a lookalike.
Episode 9
Utley, Can You Spend a Dime?
Mon, Dec 1, 198630 mins
When Dick and Joanna learn that George has $50,000 in the bank, they encourage him to spend it in order to enjoy life, but he only ends up miserable.
Episode 10
Sweet and Sour Charity
Mon, Dec 8, 198630 mins
Dick is chosen to lead a fund raiser for the town library, but it's Joanna's idea to have an auction that everyone actually accepts.
Episode 11
Everybody Ought to Have a Maid
Mon, Dec 15, 198630 mins
Stephanie accidentally breaks her toe while dusting and plays up the injury for sympathy, but when her temporary replacement turns out to be a perfect maid, she becomes desperate to keep her job.
Episode 12
Saturday in New York with George
Mon, Dec 22, 198630 mins
Dick is invited to a publishers party in New York. Joanna is unable to go with him since some good friends are due to arrive at the inn. After some prodding, Dick reluctantly agrees to take George with him.
Episode 13
Love Letters in the Mud
Mon, Jan 5, 198730 mins
Michael helps Larry marry the girl of his dreams and Joanna holds Dick responsible for his actions in her dream.
Episode 14
The First of the Belles
Mon, Jan 12, 198730 mins
Dick's old college sweetheart visits the Inn, making Joanna worried that Dick will want to get back together with her.
Episode 15
It's My Party and I'll Die If I Want To
Mon, Jan 19, 198730 mins
Stephanie invites everybody to the 100th birthday party of her favorite cousin, Ned. Dick seeks a fresh perspective on historical events from the new centenarian.
Episode 16
Chimes They Are a Changin'
Mon, Jan 26, 198730 mins
George tries to fix the town's bell tower after a big snowstorm and Michael rents The Wizard of Oz to overcome his fear of wind.
Episode 17
Unfriendly Persuasion
Mon, Feb 2, 198730 mins
Dick attempts to help Joanna overcome her fear of eye doctors.
Episode 18
Jail, Jail, the Gang's All Here
Mon, Feb 9, 198730 mins
Larry, Darryl, and Darryl ask Dick to represent them after they're arrested for rustling a neighbor's cow.
Episode 19
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Loudon
Mon, Feb 16, 198730 mins
In spite of Dick's objections, "Vermont Today" turns into a confrontational, exploitative talk show to boost its ratings.
Episode 20
Fun with Dick and Joanna
Mon, Feb 23, 198730 mins
Joanna pressures Dick into being spontaneous, but disaster strikes when they take off on a spur-of-the-moment trip.
Episode 21
Night Moves
Mon, Mar 9, 198730 mins
After an argument with Joanna, Dick spends the rest of the night trying to find a place to sleep.
Episode 22
Harris Ankles PIV for Web Post
Mon, Mar 16, 198730 mins
Michael has an offer to take a network job.
Episode 23
Good-Bye & Good Riddance, Mr. Chips
Mon, Apr 6, 198730 mins
Dick enrolls in an adult-education typing class, only to discover that the instructor is the same teacher who failed him in grade school.
Episode 24
Much to Do Without Muffin
Mon, Apr 13, 198730 mins
Michael is lost when Stephanie goes away for the weekend. He goes to a Beaver Lodge dinner with George and is the life of the party.