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Season 5
September 29, 1986

Season 5

The fifth season of Newhart aired on CBS from September 29, 1986 to April 13, 1987.

01. Co-Hostess Twinkie

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.

30min
September 29, 1986

02. Camp Stephanie

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.

30min
October 6, 1986

03. Dick the Kid

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

30min
October 13, 1986

04. High Fidelity

Dick endures the townspeople's pity when Joanna and new friend Hal are suspected by everyone of having an affair.

30min
October 20, 1986

05. Desperately Desiring Susan (1)

Michael becomes enamored with temporary office secretary Susan.

30min
October 27, 1986

06. Desperately Desiring Susan (2)

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

30min
November 3, 1986

07. My Two and Only

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

30min
November 17, 1986

08. Thanksgiving for the Memories

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.

30min
November 24, 1986

09. Utley, Can You Spend a Dime

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.

30min
December 1, 1986

10. Sweet and Sour Charity

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.

30min
December 8, 1986

11. Everybody Ought to Have a Maid

Stephanie worries she might lose her job after she breaks a toe and her temporary replacement is 'better than Mary Poppins'.

30min
December 15, 1986

12. Saturday in New York with George

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.

30min
December 22, 1986

13. Love Letters in the Mud

Michael helps Larry court the girl of his dreams. Joanna holds Dick responsible for his actions in her dream.

30min
January 5, 1987

14. First of the Belles

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.

30min
January 12, 1987

15. It's My Party and I'll Die if I Want To

Cousin Ned Vanderkellen's 100th birthday party goes smoothly... until Cousin Ned drops dead.

30min
January 19, 1987

16. Chimes They Are a Changin'

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.

30min
January 26, 1987

17. Unfriendly Persuasion

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.

30min
February 2, 1987

18. Jail, Jail, the Gang's All Here

Larry, Darryl & Darryl ask Dick to represent them after they're arrested for kidnapping a neighbor's cow.

30min
February 9, 1987

19. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Loudon

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

30min
February 16, 1987

20. Fun with Dick and Joanna

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.

30min
February 23, 1987

21. Night Moves

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

30min
March 9, 1987

22. Harris Ankles PIV for Web Post

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

30min
March 16, 1987

23. Good-Bye and Good Riddance, Mr. Chips

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.

30min
April 6, 1987

24. Much to Do Without Muffin

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.

30min
April 13, 1987