Season 5

E1. 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.

E2. 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 techniques. Meanwhile, Dick and Joanna endure George's wood carving, Mount Stratford.

E3. Dick the Kid

Oct 13, 1986 · 30m

Dick heads west to pursue his dream of being a cowboy.

E4. 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.

E5. Desperately Desiring Susan (1)

Oct 27, 1986 · 30m

Michael becomes enamored with temporary office secretary Susan.

E6. Desperately Desiring Susan (2)

Nov 3, 1986 · 30m

Michael struggles with his desire for Susan, versus his passion for Stephanie.

E7. My Two and Only

Nov 17, 1986 · 30m

A new friend threatens Larry's position as family leader.

E8. 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.

E9. 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.

E10. 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 hard pill to swallow when his idea is rejected and Joanna's is unanimously applauded.

E11. 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'.

E12. 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.

E13. 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.

E14. 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.

E15. 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.

E16. 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.

E17. 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.

E18. 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.

E19. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Loudon

Feb 16, 1987 · 30m

Dick gains an unwanted reputation as an acerbic wit after verbally assaulting an inept guest.

E20. 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.

E21. Night Moves

Mar 9, 1987 · 30m

Dick tries to find someplace to sleep after Joanna throws him out.

E22. Harris Ankles PIV for Web Post

Mar 16, 1987 · 30m

Michael interviews for a network job. George finds a 'Duck Rock'.

E23. 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.

E24. 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.