Season 5
Episodes
S5 · E1 · 29 Sept 1986 · 30 min
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.
S5 · E2 · 6 Oct 1986 · 30 min
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.
S5 · E3 · 13 Oct 1986 · 30 min
Dick the Kid
Dick heads west to pursue his dream of being a cowboy.
S5 · E4 · 20 Oct 1986 · 30 min
High Fidelity
Dick endures the townspeople's pity when Joanna and new friend Hal are suspected by everyone of having an affair.
S5 · E5 · 27 Oct 1986 · 30 min
Desperately Desiring Susan (1)
Michael becomes enamored with temporary office secretary Susan.
S5 · E6 · 3 Nov 1986 · 30 min
Desperately Desiring Susan (2)
Michael struggles with his desire for Susan, versus his passion for Stephanie.
S5 · E7 · 17 Nov 1986 · 30 min
My Two and Only
A new friend threatens Larry's position as family leader.
S5 · E8 · 24 Nov 1986 · 30 min
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.
S5 · E9 · 1 Dec 1986 · 30 min
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.
S5 · E10 · 8 Dec 1986 · 30 min
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.
S5 · E11 · 15 Dec 1986 · 30 min
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'.
S5 · E12 · 22 Dec 1986 · 30 min
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.
S5 · E13 · 5 Jan 1987 · 30 min
Love Letters in the Mud
Michael helps Larry court the girl of his dreams. Joanna holds Dick responsible for his actions in her dream.
S5 · E14 · 12 Jan 1987 · 30 min
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.
S5 · E15 · 19 Jan 1987 · 30 min
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.
S5 · E16 · 26 Jan 1987 · 30 min
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.
S5 · E17 · 2 Feb 1987 · 30 min
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.
S5 · E18 · 9 Feb 1987 · 30 min
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.
S5 · E19 · 16 Feb 1987 · 30 min
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Loudon
Dick gains an unwanted reputation as an acerbic wit after verbally assaulting an inept guest.
S5 · E20 · 23 Feb 1987 · 30 min
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.
S5 · E21 · 9 Mar 1987 · 30 min
Night Moves
Dick tries to find someplace to sleep after Joanna throws him out.
S5 · E22 · 16 Mar 1987 · 30 min
Harris Ankles PIV for Web Post
Michael interviews for a network job. George finds a 'Duck Rock'.
S5 · E23 · 6 Apr 1987 · 30 min
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.
S5 · E24 · 13 Apr 1987 · 30 min
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.
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