Newhart: Season 1
The first season of Newhart aired on CBS from October 25, 1982 to April 10, 1983. The series stars Bob Newhart and Mary Frann as an author and his wife, respectively, who own and operate the Stratford Inn in rural Vermont. Dick Loudon, the author, is a how-to book writer who eventually becomes a local TV celebrity as host of Vermont Today. The inn has a handyman, George Utley, and a maid, Leslie Vanderkellen, who has
Season overview
The first season of Newhart aired on CBS from October 25, 1982 to April 10, 1983. The series stars Bob Newhart and Mary Frann as an author and his wife, respectively, who own and operate the Stratford Inn in rural Vermont. Dick Loudon, the author, is a how-to book writer who eventually becomes a local TV celebrity as host of Vermont Today. The inn has a handyman, George Utley, and a maid, Leslie Vanderkellen, who has ambitions of being an Olympic skier. The show is a comedy and drama that follows the lives of Dick and his wife Joanna after they leave New York City to buy the inn in Vermont. The series aired for a total of eight seasons with 184 half-hour episodes. Newhart is an American television sitcom that originally aired on CBS.
Episode Guide
Season 1 Progress Shield
In the Beginning...
Oct 25, 1982 · 30 min
Dick and Joanna Loudon purchase the Stratford Inn, a remnant of colonial times in scenic Vermont. Their caretaker, George Utley, and his family have tended the inn for decades. Dic
Mrs. Newton's Body Lies A'Mould'ring in the Grave
Nov 1, 1982 · 30 min
Dick and Joanna learn that there's a body buried in the basement. The Loudons try to get the body moved to the church cemetery, only to find that she was a witch.
Hail to the Councilman
Nov 8, 1982 · 30 min
Dick gets his hopes up after two city officials suggest he run for town council.
Shall We Gather at the River?
Nov 15, 1982 · 30 min
Joanna falls through the ice at the annual River Day festival. Dick is on the outs when Joanna blames him for everything bad that happens in her life.
This Probably is Condemned
Nov 22, 1982 · 30 min
Dick and the gang pitch in to help Kirk get the Minuteman up to code after its shut down.
No Tigers at the Circus
Nov 29, 1982 · 30 min
Dick spirals into a profound depression after the Stratford is denied in its bid to be classified an historic landmark.
The Perfect Match
Dec 6, 1982 · 30 min
Leslie's high school sweetheart returns from far off places to ask for her hand in marriage, to Kirk's obvious displeasure.
Some are Born Writers...Others Have Writers Thrust Upon Them
Dec 13, 1982 · 30 min
Dick praises an aspiring writer's work to avoid hurting her feelings. The writer's enthusiastic husband quits his job to allow his wife to write full time. It's up to Dick to secur
No Room at the Inn
Dec 20, 1982 · 30 min
The inn is swamped when 24 guests are snowed in on Christmas Eve. While Kirk tries to keep the guests entertained, Dick tries to find room for a traveller named Joseph and his preg
The Senator's Wife Was Indiscreet
Dec 27, 1982 · 30 min
A U.S. Senator's wife checks into the inn and holds a press conference to announce she's divorcing her inattentive husband.
Sprained Dreams
Jan 3, 1983 · 30 min
Dick jeopardizes Leslie's lifelong dream of becoming a world-class skier when he accidentally falls on her.
The Way We Thought We Were
Jan 10, 1983 · 30 min
George's old flame visits the inn. Both are disappointed when the other isn't as they remember.
The Visitors
Jan 17, 1983 · 30 min
Dick and Joanna cant wait for their 'fun' friends to visit, but soon become perturbed after their friends treat the Loudons not as friends, but innkeepers.
What is This Thing Called Lust?
Jan 31, 1983 · 30 min
Leslie's attractive cousin Stephanie visits Vermont to settle her emotions as she nears her wedding day. Stephanie soon finds herself lusting after Kirk.
Breakfast Theater
Feb 7, 1983 · 30 min
Washed-up comic Manny Silver visits the Stratford, reminding Dick of the 'debt' he owes Manny for starting his writing career. Manny shames Dick into letting him perform in the inn
Ricky Nelson, Up Your Nose
Feb 14, 1983 · 30 min
Kirk goes into the hospital for surgery to remove a foreign object from his nose, leaving Larry, Darryl and a very svelte Darryl in charge of the cafe. Dick and Joanna, about to go
A View from the Bench
Feb 21, 1983 · 30 min
Dick, Kirk, and George go to Boston to use their bench passes for a Celtics game. Dick loses his pass. Meanwhile, Leslie and Joanna wait at the inn for incoming guest, Daniel J. Tr
The Boy Who Cried Goat
Mar 13, 1983 · 30 min
When Kirk's cafe is robbed, his history of deception comes back to haunt him as the insurance investigator refuses to believe his story.
Heaven Knows Mr. Utley
Mar 20, 1983 · 30 min
George is the town laughingstock when he claims to have spied an UFO.
You're Homebody 'til Somebody Loves You
Mar 27, 1983 · 30 min
Dick inadvertently insults Joanna, calling her a homebody. Joanna takes a job with a travel agency in an attempt to assert herself.
Grandma, What a Big Mouth You Have
Apr 3, 1983 · 30 min
Kirk's grandmother visits on the same night he finally gets a date with Leslie.
I Enjoy Being a Guy
Apr 10, 1983 · 30 min
Dick loves being 'just one of the guys' when Chester and Jim invite him to join their golf foursome. Dick is distressed to find that their gambling habit and lousy golfing abilitie