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Season 8
September 18, 1989

Season 8

The eighth and final season of Newhart aired on CBS from September 18, 1989 to May 21, 1990.

01. Don't Worry Be Pregnant

Michael and a pregnant Stephanie return from a six-month cruise totally unprepared for parenthood.

30min
September 18, 1989

02. Get Dick

Dick accidentally burns down Maison Hubert while enjoying an after-dinner cigar. The Loudon's take in Hubert while he recuperates. Hubert vows he will ""get Monsieur Loudon"".

30min
September 25, 1989

03. Poetry and Pastries

Dick is chosen to judge the annual Poetry and Pastry contest. Miss Goddard, the reigning champion, uses her feminine wiles to try to influence the judging. Michael throws an all-male baby shower.

30min
October 2, 1989

04. Utley Exposed

An episode of Vermont Today on 'Hidden Shame' nets a surprise guest when George admits to a childish prank.

30min
October 16, 1989

05. Ramblin' Michael Harris

Michael quits his job at Menkey's grocery to become a lounge singer.

30min
October 23, 1989

06. Meet Michael Vanderkellen

Stephanie's mother offers to buy the newlyweds a mansion, but only if Michael changes his last name to Vanderkellen.

30min
November 13, 1989

07. Good Lord Loudon

A cash-strapped visiting dignitary makes Dick a royal Lord. After hearing of his good fortune, the townspeople's opinion of Dick jumps up a notch.

30min
November 20, 1989

08. Cupcake in a Cage

Stephanie is sent to jail after she slaps a security guard in a fit of prenatal hormones.

30min
December 4, 1989

09. Attack of the Killer Aunt

Joanna's Aunt Louise visits bearing gifts, despite her long-standing opinion that Joanna is much too good for Dick.

30min
December 11, 1989

10. I Like You, Butt...

George meets the perfect girl, except for her large rear end. Michael and Stephanie consult with a baby naming guru.

30min
December 18, 1989

11. Jumpin' George

Georeg plans on never sleeping again when he's plagued by a recurring nightmare. Michael & Stephanie use 'wombphones' to educate their future child.

30min
January 1, 1990

12. Lights! Camera! Contractions!

It's baby time for the Harris' as Steph's baby is about to be born. Michael is determined to capture the birth on tape over Stephanie's objections.

30min
January 8, 1990

13. Beauty and the Pest

Joanna takes an odd man to several houses to try to convince him to buy one, but he just can't seem to commit. Joanna visits his home and walks in to find a shrine dedicated to her.

30min
January 15, 1990

14. Good Neighbor Sam

When an overbearing new neighbor moves next door, Dick finds his polite veneer mistaken for friendship. The townsfolk, who all assume Dick is their best friend, are in an uproar when they hear that Dick and Sam are 'best friends'.

30min
January 29, 1990

15. Child in Charge

Stephanie's parents buy WPIV for baby Stephanie. Dick refuses to pander to the child, forcing baby Steph to cancel Vermont Today in the middle of an interview with George McGovern.

30min
February 5, 1990

16. Seein' Double

Michael announces plans to spice up WPIV's lineup with a new sitcom, Seein' Double starring Stephanie as identical twins Judy and Jody, with Dick as their crotchety widowed father.

30min
February 19, 1990

17. Born to Be Mild

Dick is roped into joining George's old gang, 'The Houligans', when they reunited after 40 years. Dick leads them into a rumble against their long-time rivals, 'The Ruffians'.

30min
February 26, 1990

18. Daddy's Little Girl

After another shopping spree for baby Steph, Dick teaches Michael that materialism isn't the best way to raise a child. A skeptical Michael becomes convinced after a haunting dream depicts a possible future. Julia Duffy plays grown-up baby Steph.

30min
March 5, 1990

19. Georgie and Grace

George falls under the influence of five priests vacationing at the inn. After George announces his intention to join the priesthood, Miss Goddard tries her hardest to change his mind.

30min
March 19, 1990

20. Handymania

George is the toast of the town when he events a hot new board game, ""Handymania"".

30min
April 9, 1990

21. Dick and Tim

Dick finagles his way into a weekly poker game with Tim Conway. Unaware of Tim's cheap nature, Dick drives him away after raising a quarter.

30min
April 30, 1990

22. Father Goose

Michael comes up with the perfect lead-in to Vermont Today, the 'Giddy Goose' show. He casts his favorite dinner theater actor as Giddy, only to discover the man's also his father.

30min
May 7, 1990

23. My Husband, My Peasant

Society bluebloods Scooter Drake and his new wife Libby drop by with a child of their own, apparently superior to baby Steph in every way. Michael and Stephanie decide to divorce due to Michael's peasant heritage.

30min
May 14, 1990

24. The Last Newhart

In the midst of a town meeting, a Japanese visitor announces his intentions to purchase the entire town and turn the land into a gigantic golf course. Everyone but Dick is thrilled and sells out.

30min
May 21, 1990