The Bob Newhart Show
Overview
The Bob Newhart Show, a classic sitcom from MTM Enterprises, captivated audiences with its 142 episodes on CBS between September 16, 1972, and April 1, 1978. Starring comedian Bob Newhart as a psychologist, the series humorously explores his interactions with a quirky array of patients and eccentric colleagues. Filmed in front of a live audience, the show's clever writing and Newhart's signature deadpan delivery made it a standout in television history, blending heartfelt moments with comedic brilliance.
Episodes
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1
Fly the Unfriendly Skies
Title: Soar Through the Awkward Skies Plot: Bob extends an invitation to Emily to accompany him on a flight to New York City with his fear of flying ...
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2
Tracy Grammar School, I'll Lick You Yet
Title: Tracy Grammar School, I'll Lick You Yet Plot: On Vocation Day in Emily's classroom, Bob experiences feelings of exclusion when he isn't initia...
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3
Tennis, Emily?
Title: Tennis, Emily? Plot: Bob grapples with feelings of jealousy when Emily's charming new tennis coach approaches him, seeking advice about a pers...
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4
Mom, I L-L-Love You
Bob struggles to express his love for his mother, finding it a challenging task to convey his feelings.
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5
Goodnight Nancy
Bob’s former girlfriend arrives in Chicago with her husband and reaches out to Emily and Bob for a visit.
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6
Come Live with Me
Title: Come Live with Me Plot: Carol seeks Bob's blessing to move in with her new partner, Roger, who recently parted ways with his spouse. However, ...
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7
Father Knows Worst
Howard Borden, Bob's neighbor who is going through a divorce, is troubled by the belief that his son, Howie, doesn't actually care for him. However, H...
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8
Don't Go to Bed Mad
Bob is eager to catch the football game every Monday night, but Emily feels it's unjust. With their busy schedules leaving just two evenings a week fo...
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9
P-I-L-O-T
Bob and Emily have been longing for a child for quite a while. At a gathering, when the topic of kids comes up, they find themselves feeling isolated ...
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10
Anything Happen While I Was Gone?
Upon Bob's return to the office after his trip to Mexico, Jerry excitedly reveals that he’s getting married to a woman he just met nine days prior. ...
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11
I Want to Be Alone
Bob concludes that he needs some solitude for his mental health and checks into a hotel room alone. This unexpected move leaves Howard Borden puzzled,...
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12
Bob and Emily and Howard and Carol and Jerry
Title: Bob and Emily and Howard and Carol and Jerry Plot: After getting a tooth extracted, Howard breezes into Bob's office in an ecstatic state, fil...
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13
I Owe It All to You... But Not That Much
Jerry starts to worry about himself when he realizes he never takes any of his relationships seriously. He turns to Bob for help and asks if he can se...
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14
His Busiest Season
Title: A Season of Reflection Plot: For Bob's group therapy session, the holiday season brings more sorrow than joy, highlighting that not everyone s...
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15
Let's Get Away From it Almost
Bob and Emily head to a nearly empty ski lodge, where the only other guests are an irritating couple they have to share a bathroom with. After endurin...
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16
The Crash of 29 Years Old
After recently turning 29 and grappling with her sense of purpose, Carol decides to leave her position as Bob's receptionist. Some time later, she une...
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17
The Man with the Golden Wrist
Title: The Man with the Golden Wrist Plot: Bob declines to don the stunning gold watch that Emily gifted him for his 40th birthday when he discovers ...
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18
The Two Loves of Dr. Hartley
Bob finds himself in a challenging situation when one of his patients develops romantic feelings for him, causing tension both at his workplace and wi...
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19
Not With My Sister You Don't
Howard Borden's younger sister, Debbie, who is 22, comes to visit him for the week. Emily sets up a blind date for Debbie with Jerry Robinson, prompti...
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20
A Home is Not Necessarily a House
Title: A Home is Not Necessarily a House Plot: Bob and Emily grapple with the decision of whether to sell their apartment and invest in a house. As t...
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21
Emily, I'm Home... Emily?
Title: Emily, I'm Back... Emily? Plot: Bob is troubled when Emily accepts a permanent position with the Board of Education. Emily shares that embraci...
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22
You Can't Win 'Em All
Title: Not Every Game is a Victory Plot: After a leading pitcher for the Chicago Cubs acknowledges Bob for reviving his career, the newfound fame att...
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23
Bum Voyage
Bob is hesitant to embrace Emily's idea of a two-month cruise in Europe, fearing that both his practice and his patients will suffer if he steps away.
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24
Who's Been Sleeping on My Couch?
After dealing with yet another failed relationship, Jerry Robinson takes Bob up on his offer to stay at his apartment for a few days. However, it does...
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1
Last TV Show
Bob's therapy group encourages him to agree to a request for them to hold one of their regular sessions on live television.
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2
Motel
Title: Motel Plot: Bob's journey to Peoria takes an awkward turn when Jerry introduces him to a charming girl named Janine. Despite Bob’s marital...
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3
Backlash
One of Bob's more rugged patients gives him a hearty slap on the back, which, much to Bob's dismay, causes him to injure his back. To make matters wor...
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4
Somebody Down Here Likes Me
Title: Someone's Watching Over Me Plot: Rev. Dan Bradford turns to Bob for guidance on a pressing issue, feeling the weight of his responsibilities. ...
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5
Emily in for Carol
While Carol enjoys her vacation, Emily is chosen to take over as the receptionist. The team is excited about the decision, but Bob is not thrilled wit...
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6
Have You Met Miss Dietz?
Marilyn Dietz, a stunning divorcee, stirs up tension between Jerry and Howard as she begins dating both men simultaneously. Their rivalry escalates as...
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7
Old Man Rivers
After a rather awkward medical procedure, Carol finds herself developing feelings for her doctor. However, their burgeoning romance raises eyebrows am...
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8
Mister Emily Hartley
Title: Mister Emily Hartley Plot: Bob faces a crisis of self-worth when a recent evaluation shows that Emily's intelligence quotient surpasses his ow...
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9
Mutiny on the Hartley
Title: Uprising at Hartley Plot: Bob chooses to increase his fees to cope with the escalating cost of living. However, his therapy group reacts with ...
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10
I'm Okay, You're Okay, So What's Wrong?
When Emily schedules a session with a marriage counselor, Bob proves to be less than willing to participate.
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11
Fit, Fat, and Forty-One
Eager to shed eight pounds from his waistline, Bob commits to a rigorous diet. With Jerry by his side, he enrolls in a weight-loss class that appears ...
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12
Blues for Mr. Borden
Howie's son is in town, and Howard shares with Bob that he and his ex-wife, Lois, have been getting along much better recently. He believes she might ...
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13
My Wife Belongs to Daddy
Emily's parents unexpectedly drop by, leaving Bob feeling extremely uneasy. Her father is outgoing, has seen the world, is a decorated war veteran, an...
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14
T. S. Elliot
Title: T. S. Elliot Plot: Bob's client, Elliot Carlin, reveals a whirlwind of anxieties and fears as he gears up to invite Carol Kester out on a date...
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15
I'm Dreaming of a Slight Christmas
Just as Christmas Eve is about to be ruined, Bob finds himself stuck in the office due to a sudden power outage.
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16
Oh, Brother
Title: Sibling Rivalry Plot: After completing dental school, Jerry Robinson's brother arrives in Chicago, quickly taking charge of Jerry's life. He m...
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17
The Modernization of Emily
Emily chooses to revamp her style with a trendy new wardrobe that she believes is fresh and youthful, while Bob critiques it as being more childish.
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18
The Jobless Corps
Title: The Unemployed Collective Plot: Feeling low after his airline job loss, Howard reluctantly agrees to Bob's invitation to join a unique therapy...
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19
Clink Shrink
Title: Mind Games Plot: Eager to give back, Bob decides to provide complimentary psychological counseling to a parolee recently released after servin...
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20
Mind Your Own Business
Encouraged by Jerry, Bob decides to bring a business manager on board to take care of his finances. Unfortunately, this leads him to a meager budget t...
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21
A Love Story
Howard finds himself completely smitten with Bob's sister, Ellen. Normally, Bob wouldn't have an issue with this, but there's a catch—Ellen is alrea...
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22
By the Way... You're Fired
Title: Just So You Know... You're Out Plot: Carol's budding romance begins to clash with her job, but Jerry Robinson remains indifferent at first. Ho...
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23
Confessions of An Orthodontist
Title: Secrets of an Orthodontist Plot: When Bob steps in for a colleague at the psychology clinic, he's taken aback to discover that his initial pat...
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24
A Matter of Principal
Emily faces a dilemma between her principles and her responsibilities when she decides against promoting one of her students two grade levels at the e...
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Big Brother is Watching
Title: Under Surveillance Plot: Bob is confronted with the unsettling thought that his younger sister, Ellen, might start living with her boyfriend, ...
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2
The Battle of the Groups
Bob brings two of his therapy groups to a rustic retreat for an extended session, but instead of focusing on their issues, the entire time is consumed...
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3
The Great Rimpau Medical Arts Co-Op Experiment
Dr. Newman took off a wart from Bob's neck and billed him for the service. Bob mentions to Jerry that he should have done it at no charge since Bob ha...
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4
The Separation Story
To support their marriage, along with Emily's pursuit of her Master's Degree and Bob's demanding job, the Hartleys come to the conclusion that it woul...
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5
Sorry, Wrong Mother
While Howard gets ready to introduce Howie to Ellen, he makes an effort to shape Ellen's appearance and demeanor into something he believes the boy wi...
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6
The Gray Flannel Shrink
Bob decides to leave behind much of his private practice and take on the role of staff psychologist at a large insurance firm. However, he quickly dis...
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7
Dr. Ryan's Express
Bob's work life spirals into chaos when Jerry brings in a temporary receptionist. While she is friendly, her vagueness leads to confusion, including c...
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8
Brutally Yours, Bob Hartley
Title: Brutally Yours, Bob Hartley Plot: After encouraging his patients to embrace honesty in their relationships, Bob resolves to practice what he...
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9
Ship of Shrinks
Title: Voyage of the Mind Plot: Bob's debut as an author doesn't go as he had hoped, leaving him feeling humiliated. This embarrassment makes him h...
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10
Life is a Hamburger
When Carol shares the news of her engagement to Don Fesler, an aspiring poet with foot problems, her friends respond with disapproval.
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11
An American Family
Emily’s aspirations for a perfect turkey dinner take a turn for the worse when Bob’s mother and her father start hurling insults at each other the...
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12
We Love You... Good-Bye
Bob establishes a consciousness-raising group exclusively for women. However, he finds himself ousted when Emily joins and unintentionally highlights ...
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13
Jerry Robinson Crusoe
After reconnecting with the enchanting and adventurous Courtney Simpson, Jerry makes a bold decision to leave his dental practice behind. He yearns to...
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14
Serve for Daylight
Title: Serve for Daylight Plot: Bob is feeling optimistic about his prospects in an upcoming tennis tournament for doctors, believing he has a soli...
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15
Home is Where the Hurt Is
Title: Home is Where the Hurt Is Plot: Dreading the thought of heading back to Iowa for the holidays with her overbearing parents, Carol seeks refuge...
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16
Tobin's Back in Town
Ellen's former fiancé, John Tobin—a strikingly handsome man with a flair for the dramatic in his suede and leather attire—shows up in Chicago, de...
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17
Think Smartly--Vote Hartley
Before he can decline, Bob suddenly finds himself in the race for chairman of the local school board, challenging an incumbent who has been absent fro...
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18
The Way We Weren't
Emily can’t help but wonder why Bob is so hesitant to discuss his past relationship with a girl. Her curiosity gets the better of her when Howard ac...
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19
A Pound of Flesh
Title: A Pound of Flesh Plot: Tensions rise between Bob and Jerry when Jerry insists that Bob give him a loan to purchase a brand-new motorcycle. Thi...
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20
My Business is Shrinking
As Bob's confidence dwindles alongside his dwindling patient list, he finally takes Emily's suggestion to heart and seeks help from a psychiatrist to ...
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21
The New Look
Emily transforms the apartment with a collection of antiques, but Bob is far from impressed. He finds the new furniture not only uncomfortable and una...
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22
Bob Hits the Ceiling
Bob decides to bend his usual policy of not treating friends when he steps in to help Emily's friend, who is struggling with her crumbling marriage to...
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23
Emily Hits the Ceiling
Emily decides to lend a hand at a summer camp for kids and attempts to convince Bob to join her as a counselor.
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24
The Ceiling Hits Bob
After the ceiling in his office crashes down, Bob earns the title of the "oldest permanent psychologist in Chicago." With his practice disrupted, he a...
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The Longest Good-Bye
Bob's longtime friend Murdock is visiting for a day to pitch a complicated giveaway product to a cereal company in Chicago. Bob offers him a place to ...
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2
Here's Looking at You, Kid
Determined to get help with proposing to Ellen, Howard tags along with Bob and Emily for their anniversary dinner at a trendy Chicago eatery. However,...
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3
Death of a Fruitman
Bob’s patients decide to celebrate the four-year anniversary of their therapy sessions with a surprise party. However, an unexpected guest, Mr. Gian...
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4
Change is Gonna Do Me Good
Title: A Shift for the Better Plot: Emily confronts Bob about his monotonous routine, suggesting he’s fallen into a middle-aged slump. Determined...
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5
The Heavyweights
Title: The Heavyweights Plot: Bob and Emily extend an invitation to Carol, encouraging her to discuss her challenging encounters at the "overweight w...
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6
Carol's Wedding
A whirlwind romance sparked by a blind date leads to a quick yet heartfelt union as Carol Kester ties the knot with a charming travel agent after just...
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7
Shrinks Across the Sea
Title: Shrinks Across the Sea Plot: Bob and Emily find themselves navigating unexpected challenges when they welcome a French psychologist into the...
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8
What's It All About, Albert?
Title: What’s the Point, Albert? Plot: Struggling with feelings of inadequacy in his role as a psychologist, Bob turns to his former university pro...
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9
Who is Mr. X?
Bob agrees to be a guest on a TV talk show, thinking it will be a straightforward experience. However, he soon finds himself in a tough spot when the ...
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10
Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time
Bob ascends from the seventh to the tenth floor after landing a job with a dynamic psychiatrist.
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11
Over the River and Through the Woods
Bob finds himself celebrating a solo Thanksgiving when Emily heads off to a family reunion. With her away, he spends the holiday surrounded by his mal...
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12
Fathers and Sons and Mothers
Bob faces family turmoil when his mother moves in as a houseguest, complicating his life. Meanwhile, he gets drawn into a conflict between an elderly ...
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13
The Article
Assigned to uncover the motivations behind a group of doctors, determined reporter Ellen Hartley takes a straightforward approach with Bob and his med...
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14
A Matter of Vice-Principal
When Emily is suddenly promoted to vice principal, she finds herself in over her head. She has to navigate the frustrations of angry teachers, manage ...
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15
Bob Has to Have His Tonsils Out, So He Spends Christmas Eve in the Hospital
Title: Bob's Christmas Eve Hospital Stay for Tonsil Surgery Plot: On Christmas Eve, Bob finds himself in the hospital battling tonsillitis and facing...
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16
No Sale
Bob teams up with one of his patients for a scheme to quickly amass wealth through real estate investments.
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17
Carol at 6:01
Bob grapples with a patient who believes her bingo game is rigged, navigates a whirlwind of chaotic poker nights, and observes in amazement as his sec...
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18
Warden Gordon Borden
Title: Warden Gordon Borden Plot: Howard's brother, a game warden, arrives in Chicago to observe the courtship of two whooping cranes. However, his v...
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19
My Boy Guillermo
Jerry Robinson's feelings of despair flip to exhilaration when an old flame, who has been traveling the world, unexpectedly reappears and pops the que...
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20
Duke of Dunk
Title: Dunk Master Plot: A major basketball franchise enlists Bob to provide psychological support for their star player. As he delves into the athle...
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21
Guaranteed Not to Shrink
Bob faces an unusual psychological dilemma when his receptionist, Carol, makes the decision to return to college and pursue a degree in psychology.
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22
Birth of a Salesman
The Hartleys find themselves overwhelmed with legal troubles when Bob faces a lawsuit from a timid patient, while Emily chooses to contest a parking t...
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23
The Boy Next Door
Title: The Boy Next Door Plot: The Hartley family welcomes Howard Borden's little boy into their home and decides to hire a glamorous former beauty q...
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24
Peeper Two
Cliff Murdock, Bob's hilarious college friend nicknamed The Peeper, comes back for a visit.
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Enter Mrs. Peeper
Title: Introducing Mrs. Peeper Plot: Bob gets an unexpected telegram informing him that his former college friend, known as "The Peeper," is heading ...
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Caged Fury
Title: Captive Celebration Plot: The Hartleys find themselves unable to attend their friend's extravagant Fourth of July Bicentennial bash when they ...
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3
Some of My Best Friends Are...
During one of Bob's therapy group meetings, the atmosphere shifts when a cheerful gay man decides to join the sessions. His presence brings a refreshi...
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4
Still Crazy After All These Years
While the Hartleys enjoy their getaway, Howard participates in an intense psychological program that dramatically alters his entire demeanor.
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5
The Great Rent Strike
Title: The Great Rent Strike Plot: The Hartley apartment turns into a fierce arena as the dedicated doctor initiates a psychological clash with his l...
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6
Et, Tu, Carol?
Title: Betrayal at the Office Plot: Bob's secretary and a Buddha statue with a clock embedded in its belly create chaos for the psychologist, testing...
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7
Send This Boy to Camp
Title: Take This Boy to Camp Plot: Bob and his pals welcome a group of orphans for a surprisingly adventurous camping trip. As they attempt to crea...
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8
A Crime Most Foul
When Bob suspects that his high-priced tape recorder has been pilfered, he takes on the role of an amateur sleuth. Determined to uncover the truth, he...
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9
The Slammer
Bob and his buddy "The Peeper" embark on a nostalgic journey, but their stroll down Memory Lane takes an unexpected turn, landing them behind bars.
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10
Jerry's Retirement
When Jerry unexpectedly comes into a fortune, he decides to retire from his dental career without a second thought. Bob, however, champions the import...
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11
Here's to You, Mrs. Robinson
Title: Cheers to You, Mrs. Robinson Plot: Jerry, a former orthodontist who grew up without knowing his parents, embarks on a global journey in hopes ...
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12
Breaking Up is Hard to Do
Bob is taken aback when his mother reveals that she has decided to separate from his father after 47 years of being together.
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13
Making Up is the Thing to Do
Title: Mending Ties for the Holidays Plot: When the holiday season arrives, Bob steps up as the mediator, striving to bring harmony between his feudi...
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14
Love is the Blindest
Title: Love is the Blindest Plot: Bob is taken aback when he observes one of his patients nurturing a budding relationship built on a web of deceit. ...
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15
The Ironwood Experience
When Bob receives an invitation to speak at a distinguished sex seminar, he’s thrown into a state of panic when he discovers that the attendees are ...
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16
Of Mice and Men
Bob faces challenges in his marriage after he invites his therapy group over for an outrageous role-playing session.
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17
Halls of Hartley
Overwhelmed by the demands of city life, Bob finds himself yearning for a simpler existence and actively pursues a job at a quaint rural college.
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18
The Heartbreak Kidd
Title: The Heartbreak Kidd Plot: Bob is convinced that Veronica Kidd, a trainee at the school, has developed feelings for him. As he navigates his em...
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19
Death Be My Destiny
Bob tries to help a friend confront their fear of heights, only to find himself grappling with the same anxiety after a terrifying incident in an elev...
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20
Taxation Without Celebration
Bob finds himself overwhelmed when he realizes he has forgotten that April 15 marks both the Federal income tax deadline and the Hartleys' seventh wed...
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21
Desperate Sessions
Bob finds himself taken hostage in his office by a surprisingly amicable bank robber. Despite the tense situation, the robber's demeanor is surprising...
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22
The Mentor
Feeling down, a friend agrees to Bob's idea and transforms the psychologist's waiting room into a small Polynesian paradise.
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23
Shrinking Violence
Bob shares insightful psychological tips with both his wife and his therapy group on managing anger effectively. However, in a surprising twist, he en...
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24
You're Having My Hartley
Title: You're Having My Hartley Plot: Excitement fills the air when Carol, Bob's receptionist, reveals that she’s pregnant. As everyone celebrates,...
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Bob's Change of Life
Bob's carefully structured life is thrown into chaos when he and Emily relocate to a new home in Chicago.
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Ex-Con Job
Bob finds himself increasingly frustrated as he works to help convicts prepare for their release. The challenges of the task are pushing him to his li...
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3
A Jackie Story
Jerry is terrified of losing his new dream girl.
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4
Who Was That Masked Man?
Bob is taken aback when Mr. Petersen, his usually submissive patient, suddenly stands up for himself, leading to unexpected repercussions.
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5
Carlin's New Suit
Bob finds himself tangled in the hilarious chaos of an unlikely paternity lawsuit while also grappling with a phone paging service that consistently f...
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A Day in the Life
Title: A Week Away Plot: Bob's sudden choice to take a week-long trip leaves his patients in an emotional uproar, as they struggle to cope without ...
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7
My Son the Comedian
Howard is taken aback when his 12-year-old son, Howie, declares that he's going to leave home in pursuit of a career as a comedian. It's a serious sit...
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You're Fired, Mr. Chips
Title: You're Fired, Mr. Chips Plot: Bob is on the hunt for a new psychologist to manage his patients while he is away. However, it quickly becomes c...
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Shallow Throat
Title: Silent Confessions Plot: Bob is initially excited when a reticent patient, Mr. Twillmer, starts to share his thoughts after being assured of c...
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10
A Girl in Her Twenties
When 70-year-old Grace DuBois, an unusual yet warm-hearted recluse, faces the possibility of being placed in a nursing home for those struggling with ...
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Grand Delusion
Title: Grand Delusion Plot: As Bob and Emily mark a decade of marriage, they embark on a whimsical journey that allows them to experience life as i...
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12
'Twas the Pie Before Christmas
Title: 'Twas the Pie Before Christmas Plot: Bob faces a wave of discontent from his patients who are upset about a rumored price hike during the fest...
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13
Freudian Ship
The Hartleys set sail for a much-needed getaway, hoping to escape their work-related stresses. However, Bob's instinct to help others kicks in when he...
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14
Grizzly Emily
Emily Hartley encounters a new level of male chauvinism when Bob's father organizes a fishing getaway to his cabin. While the men venture into the wil...
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15
Son of an Ex-Con Job
Bob provides guidance to a group of five cheerful former inmates, assisting them in their quest for legitimate job opportunities.
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Group on a Hot Tin Roof
Bob encourages his patient, Mr. Plager, to tap into his potential by crafting a play inspired by his life. However, when Plager takes it a step furthe...
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17
Emily Carlin, Emily Carlin
Title: Emily Carlin, Emily Carlin Plot: Bob's ever-anxious patient, Mr. Carlin, ropes Emily into his elaborate plan to win over his old classmates, p...
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18
Easy for You to Say
Paul Billingham, affectionately referred to as Ralph Alfalfa, the Happy Farmer by his radio audience, seeks Bob's help due to his stuttering issue. Wh...
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It Didn't Happen One Night
Title: A Night to Remember Plot: When a charming former boyfriend unexpectedly shows up, Bob's friends rally together to shield Emily Hartley from hi...
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20
Carol Ankles for Indie-Prod
Just before she’s set to be named “Secretary of the Year,” Carol tells Bob that she’s decided to resign from her position.
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Crisis in Education
At Emily's school, parents react with outrage and threats over disappointing reading scores. To escape their fury, Principal Phil Bannister decides to...
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Happy Trails to You
Bob decides to leave his psychology practice in Chicago behind to take on a new role as a professor at a quaint college in Oregon.
