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Season 1 Breakdown

Normal Episodes: 22
TV Specials: 0
TV Movies: 0

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Newhart Season 1 (1982-1983)

Newhart In the Beginning... 1x01 In the Beginning...
Dick and Joanna Loudon purchase the Stratford Inn in Vermont. They hire a maid, Leslie, for the Inn and later meet their quirky neighbor, Kirk, who happens to be a habitual liar. As ...
Oct. 25, 1982
Newhart Mrs. Newton's Body Lies A'Mould'ring in the Grave 1x02 Mrs. Newton's Body Lies A'Mould'ring in the Grave
Dick and Joanna learn that a body is buried in the basement. As they try to get the body moved to a proper burial ground, they learn that the woman was a witch.
Nov. 01, 1982
Newhart Hail to the Councilman 1x03 Hail to the Councilman
Dick considers getting into politics when two city officials tell him to run for town council.
Nov. 08, 1982
Newhart Shall We Gather at the River? 1x04 Shall We Gather at the River?
During the River Day Festival, Joanna falls through the ice, causing her to subsequently blame Dick for everything wrong in her life.
Nov. 15, 1982
Newhart This Probably is Condemned 1x05 This Probably is Condemned
Dick and the town come together to help get the Minuteman back to code after it's condemned.
Nov. 22, 1982
Newhart No Tigers at the Circus 1x06 No Tigers at the Circus
Dick is upset when he tries to get the Stratford classified as a historical landmark, but the bid is denied.
Nov. 29, 1982
Newhart The Perfect Match 1x07 The Perfect Match
Leslie’s high school sweetheart arrives in town to propose marriage to her, much to Kirk’s chagrin.
Dec. 06, 1982
Newhart Some are Born Writers...Others Have Writers Thrust Upon Them 1x08 Some are Born Writers...Others Have Writers Thrust Upon Them
Dick gives a book rave reviews in order to not upset the author. When the writer’s husband hears Dick’s reviews, he lets his wife quit her job and pursue writing full time. Now ...
Dec. 13, 1982
Newhart No Room at the Inn 1x09 No Room at the Inn
During a massive Christmas Eve snow storm, 24 guests are snowed in at the inn. While Kirk tries to entertain the guests, Dick must find room for a man named Joseph and his very pregnant ...
Dec. 20, 1982
Newhart The Senator's Wife Was Indiscreet 1x10 The Senator's Wife Was Indiscreet
A U.S. Senator’s wife checks into the Inn and later holds a press conference to announce her divorce.
Dec. 27, 1982
Newhart Sprained Dreams 1x11 Sprained Dreams
Dick ruins Leslie’s hopes to become a professional skier when he falls on her, causing a sprain.
Jan. 03, 1983
Newhart The Way We Thought We Were 1x12 The Way We Thought We Were
A former lover of George’s visits the inn, but they’re both disappointed to find neither person is how they remember.
Jan. 10, 1983
Newhart The Visitors 1x13 The Visitors
Dick and Joanna eagerly await the arrival of their ‘fun’ friends, but later regret inviting them when they treat them as innkeepers, not old friends.
Jan. 17, 1983
Newhart What is This Thing Called Lust? 1x14 What is This Thing Called Lust?
Leslie’s beautiful cousin, Stephanie, visits Vermont before her upcoming wedding. But despite her nearing nuptials, Stephanie begins to fall for Kirk.
Jan. 31, 1983
Newhart Breakfast Theater 1x15 Breakfast Theater
A former famous comic, Manny Silver, comes to the inn, jogging Dick’s memory about a favor he owes Manny after he jumpstarted Dick’s writing career. Manny guilts Dick into letting ...
Feb. 07, 1983
Newhart Ricky Nelson, Up Your Nose 1x16 Ricky Nelson, Up Your Nose
Kirk is sent to the hospital to have an object removed from his nose, leaving Darryl in charge of the café. Meanwhile, just as Dick and Joanna are ready to leave for New York, they’re ...
Feb. 14, 1983
Newhart A View from the Bench 1x17 A View from the Bench
Dick, George and Kirk head to Boston for a Celtics game. While the boys are away, Leslie and Joanna wait for a guest.
Feb. 21, 1983
Newhart The Boy Who Cried Goat 1x18 The Boy Who Cried Goat
Kirk reports that his café was robbed, but due to several past instances of dishonesty, the insurance adjuster does not believe Kirk’s story.
Mar. 13, 1983
Newhart Heaven Knows Mr. Utley 1x19 Heaven Knows Mr. Utley
George becomes the butt of everyone’s jokes when he claims to have seen a UFO.
Mar. 20, 1983
Newhart You're Homebody 'til Somebody Loves You 1x20 You're Homebody 'til Somebody Loves You
Dick accidentally insults Joanna by calling her a homebody.
Mar. 27, 1983
Newhart Grandma, What a Big Mouth You Have 1x21 Grandma, What a Big Mouth You Have
Kirk finally lands a date with Leslie, but his grandmother comes to town the day of the date.
Apr. 03, 1983
Newhart I Enjoy Being a Guy 1x22 I Enjoy Being a Guy
Dick is invited to join a golfing group and finds that the guys’ gambling habits and terrible golf skills make him a big winner.
Apr. 10, 1983
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Season 1 Characters

Dick Loudon played by Bob Newhart
Joanna Loudon played by Mary Frann
Kirk Devane played by Steven Kampmann
Leslie Vanderkellen played by Jennifer Holmes
George Utley played by Tom Poston
Larry played by William Sanderson
Chester Wanamaker played by William Lanteau
Jim Dixon played by Thomas Hill
Waitress played by Jane Alden
First Darryl played by Tony Papenfuss
Stratford Inn Guest played by John Gowans
Second Darryl played by John Voldstad
Flower Delivery Man played by David Muir (II)
Mr. Shaver played by Jack Dodson
Himself played by Daniel J. Travanti
Mr. Feifer played by Hansford Rowe
Manny Silver played by Bobby Ramsen
Minister played by Bill Quinn
Len Bicksel played by Earl Boen
Maggie Dannon played by Penny Fuller
Eleanor Smathers played by Rue McClanahan
Mrs. Wanamaker played by Estelle Omens
Sam Ebersol played by Dana Elcar

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Season 1 Videos

01x22 I Enjoy Being A Guy
01x22 I Enjoy Being A Guy (24:21)

01x12 The Way We Thought We Were
01x12 The Way We Thought We Were (24:54)

01x08 Some Are Born Writers, Others Have Writers Thrust Upon Them
01x08 Some Are Born Writers, Others Have Writers Thrust Upon Them (24:56)

01x19 Heaven Knows, Mr. Utley
01x19 Heaven Knows, Mr. Utley (24:56)

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Season 1 Quotes

01x07 - The Perfect Match Season 1 / Episode 7: - The Perfect Match

Dick Loudon: 10 below is colder than you might think.
George Utley: How far did you get?
Dick Loudon: How far is the end of the driveway?
George Utley: Oh about 80 feet.
Dick Loudon: Okay, so about 40 feet.
Dick Loudon: If we stick to it, soon we'll be able to get the mail.
01x16 - Ricky Nelson, Up Your Nose Season 1 / Episode 16: - Ricky Nelson, Up Your Nose

Prisoner #1: That was a delicious meal, ma'am.
Joanna loudon: Thank you, I'm glad you liked it.
Prisoner #1: If my mother could have cooked like you, I never would have killed her.

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Season 1 Trivia

  • Episode 20 - The title is from the 1944 song "You're Nobody till Somebody Loves You" written by Russ Morgan, Larry Stock, and James Cavanaugh.
  • Episode 02 - This episode marks the first of many appearances of Larry and his brothers Darryl and Darryl, and their "Anything For a Buck" business.
  • Episode 06 - When this episode originally aired 25 years ago the theme music that was heard when Joanna turns up the TV was that of the "Mr. Ed" TV show, not the 1970s Bob Newhart show; in syndication/re-runs it has been switched to the Bob Newhart show to make it more of an "in" joke and possibly also beca
  • Episode 21 - The title is a line from the fairy tale "Little Red Riding Hood" when she confronts the disguised wolf in her grandmother's bed.
  • Episode 06 - Dick is seen watching "his favorite television program". While the TV screen isn't visible, the theme music is that of The Bob Newhart Show

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