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22 Episodes 1988 - 1989
Episode 1
Mon, Oct 24, 1988 30 mins
Dick is scorned by the townsfolk when one of his fans uses his how-to books to break out of prison. Bob Newhart, Mary Frann, Tom Poston. Valerie: Rebecca Schull. Chester: William Lanteau.
Episode 2
Mon, Oct 31, 1988 30 mins
Michael cooks up ways to spice up Ye Olde Apple Days, an event that has become a "bore to the core." Bob Newhart, Peter Scolari, Tom Poston, Mary Frann, Julia Duffy. Jim: Thomas Hill. Chester: William Lanteau.
Episode 3
Mon, Nov 14, 1988 30 mins
Stephanie blanches when she learns who donated the AB-negative blood for her emergency appendectomy. Bob Newhart, William Sanderson, Tony Papenfuss, John Voldstad. Nurse: Diana Bellamy.
Episode 4
Mon, Nov 21, 1988 30 mins
After 18 years, Joanna feels that her marriage to Dick is stagnating. Dr. Kaiser: Melanie Chartoff. Tommy Lee: Jack Kehler. Tish: Lela Ivey.
Episode 5
Mon, Dec 12, 1988 30 mins
Stephanie swoons over the hunk repairing the fireplace, while Joanna snaps photos of an unwilling Dick for an inn brochure. Julia Duffy, Mary Frann, Bob Newhart. Art: Don Amendolia.
Episode 6
Mon, Dec 19, 1988 30 mins
Dick plans on having a fun time with his visiting dad, if he can only get Pop off the sofa. Bob Newhart, Mary Frann. Duke: Hugh Gillin. Little Duke: Dirk Blocker.
Episode 7
Mon, Jan 9, 1989 30 mins
Dick's patience is tried when he's elected foreman of a jury of the townspeople, who as always use their peculiar intellect to irk Dick.
Episode 8
Mon, Jan 16, 1989 30 mins
Joanna decides to sell real estate and Dick decides to will the inn to George, and both soon come to regret their decisions. Bob Newhart, Mary Frann. Tommy Lee: Jack Taylor. Tish: Lela Ivey. Mrs. Kimmel: Dorothy Patterson.
Episode 9
Mon, Jan 23, 1989 30 mins
Michael goes job hunting after he's axed by WPIV.
Episode 10
Mon, Feb 6, 1989 30 mins
A former maid returns, providing competition for Stephanie and an answer to George's 25-year-old marriage proposal. Tom Poston, Julia Duffy, Bob Newhart, Mary Frann, Peter Scolari.
Episode 11
Mon, Feb 13, 1989 30 mins
Dick shows his crust, and it's strictly upper, playing Stephanie's escort at a ball. Bob Newhart, Julia Duffy. Libby: Frances Fisher. Scooter: Alex Hyde-White. Binky: William Glover. Merv Griffin has a cameo.
Episode 12
Mon, Feb 20, 1989 30 mins
Michael goes into debt after spending lavishly on Annual Cupcake Day.
Episode 13
Mon, Feb 27, 1989 30 mins
It's just another Saturday night, but it's just loaded with surprises for just about everyone. Bob Newhart, Mary Frann, William Sanderson. Dean Dackman: Raye Birk. Prof. Stewart: Claudette Sutherland.
Episode 14
Mon, Mar 13, 1989 30 mins
Don Rickles plays new WPIV talk-show host Don Prince, who puts guest Dick on the hot seat and turns up the heat. Ed McMahon has a cameo. Bob Newhart. Paul: Cliff Bemis. Gorski: Robert Rockwell.
Episode 15
Mon, Mar 20, 1989 30 mins
Stephanie's rich friend Scooter is in the market for an inn, while poor Michael is on the streets as a mime. Julia Duffy, Peter Scolari. Hubert: I.M. Hobson. Henri: William Denis.
Episode 16
Mon, Mar 27, 1989 30 mins
A heavy-smoking illustrator wants to lend a glow to Dick's new how-to book for kids. Bob Newhart, Mary Frann. Schifflett: Todd Susman. Terry: Robert Picardo. "Frank": Nick Edenetti. Michael: Peter Scolari.
Episode 17
Mon, Apr 10, 1989 30 mins
To get over Michael, Stephanie goes on a shopping spree to end all sprees, only it never seems to end. Dr. Kaiser: Melanie Chartoff. Stephanie: Julia Duffy. Charley: Geoffrey Nauffts. Guest: Jessie Jones.
Episode 18
Wed, Apr 12, 1989 30 mins
Michael emerges from the sanitarium a serene man whose motto---"Let it go... try smiling!"---inspires everyone except Dick. Peter Scolari, Bob Newhart. Miss Goddard: Kathy Kinney. Sylvia: Kathleen Swan.
Episode 19
Mon, May 1, 1989 30 mins
To boost Dick's ratings, the station manager gives Joanna her own show as a lead-in. Justin: Robert Curtis-Brown. Mr. Grad: Phillip Sterling. Mrs. Collins: Molly Regan.
Episode 20
Mon, May 8, 1989 30 mins
A visit by George's Aunt Bess recalls the good old days of World War II---and one night that wasn't so good. George/Dad: Tom Poston. Young George: Jason Marin. Dick: Bob Newhart.
Episode 21
Mon, May 15, 1989 30 mins
Dick writes his first murder mystery, about a New England innkeeper who murders his wife. But life seems to imitate art when Joanna disappears. Bob Newhart, Mary Frann. Miss Goddard: Kathy Kinney. Chester: William Lanteau. Off. Shifflett: Todd Susman.
Episode 22
Mon, May 22, 1989 30 mins
Stephanie and Michael play Cupid for each other at the mall; Larry and the Darryls tell Dick that Johnny Carson pays their gas bills. Todd: John Hammil. Flo: Linda Sorenson. Brett: Steven Culp. Stephanie: Julia Duffy.