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Dick Loudon and his wife Joanna decide to leave life in New York City and buy a little inn in Vermont. Dick is a how-to book writer, who eventually becomes a local TV celebrity as

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Newhart Season 8 Episode 24 - The Last Newhart
    9.7/10(681 votes)

    #1 - The Last Newhart

    S8:E24

    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.

    Director:Dick Martin
    Writer:Bob Bendetson

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  2. Newhart Season 6 Episode 7 - Take Me to Your Loudon
    8.7/10(149 votes)

    #2 - Take Me to Your Loudon

    S6:E7

    Michael seeks to create an Orson Welles-style panic when he programs The War of the Worlds on Halloween night. Dick desperately tries to control the panicked guests at the inn's costume party.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Newhart Season 2 Episode 14 - Book Beat
    8.6/10(133 votes)

    #3 - Book Beat

    S2:E14

    After guesting on a literary discussion television program, Dick is tabbed to be its new host. Dick's first program gets off to a bad start when he's scheduled guest doesn't show up, and the fill-in, Col. Lloyd Mennenger, is a little off-kilter.

    Director:Will Mackenzie
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Newhart Season 2 Episode 20 - Vermont Today
    8.4/10(149 votes)

    #4 - Vermont Today

    S2:E20

    Dick gets his own television program 'Vermont Today'. Originally scheduled to interview the president of the university of Vermont, Dick instead hosts a competition for the world's smallest horse. Stephanie meets Michael Harris, the man of her dreams.

    Director:John Tracy
    Writer:Barry Kemp

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  5. Newhart Season 7 Episode 21 - Murder at the Stratley
    8.4/10(112 votes)

    #5 - Murder at the Stratley

    S7:E21

    The townspeople accuse Dick or murdering Joanna after her ""disappearance"" strangely fits the scenario of his first murder-mystery novel, ""Murder at the Stratley"".

    Director:Michael Lessac
    Writers:Billy Van Zandt, Jane Milmore

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  6. Newhart Season 1 Episode 22 - I Enjoy Being a Guy
    8.3/10(156 votes)

    #6 - I Enjoy Being a Guy

    S1:E22

    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 abilities make him the big winner. Dick tries to figure out a way to give the money back without breaking 'the guy code'.

    Director:Will Mackenzie
    Writers:Bob Perlow, Gene Braunstein

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  7. Newhart Season 3 Episode 21 - The Prodigal Darryl
    8.3/10(130 votes)

    #7 - The Prodigal Darryl

    S3:E21

    Darryl runs off after he and his brother's win a contest for writing the best commerical jingle, netting them $30,000. Dick, Larry & the remaining Darryl search for the missing brother. Meanwhile, Joanna decorates the inn in Christmas decor for a Christmas card photo.

    Director:Dick Martin
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Newhart Season 4 Episode 15 - The Stratford Horror Picture Show
    8.3/10(122 votes)

    #8 - The Stratford Horror Picture Show

    S4:E15

    The Loudons are spooked when the ghost of Sarah Newton (episode #2) returns to haunt the inn.

    Director:John Pasquin
    Writer:David Mirkin

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  9. Newhart Season 1 Episode 2 - Mrs. Newton's Body Lies A'Mould'ring in the Grave
    8.2/10(230 votes)

    #9 - Mrs. Newton's Body Lies A'Mould'ring in the Grave

    S1:E2

    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.

    Director:Will Mackenzie
    Writer:Katherine Green

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  10. Newhart Season 2 Episode 7 - Lady & the Tramps
    8.2/10(139 votes)

    #10 - Lady & the Tramps

    S2:E7

    Stephanie stumbles onto Larry, Darryl and Darryl's home when she's lost in a winter snowstorm.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Newhart Season 3 Episode 17 - My Fair Larry
    8.2/10(119 votes)

    #11 - My Fair Larry

    S3:E17

    Joanna undertakes a massive project when she agrees to try to spruce up Larry, Darryl & Darryl and the Minuteman cafe.

    Director:Burt Brinckerhoff
    Writer:Mike Kagan

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  12. Newhart Season 3 Episode 22 - What Makes Dick Run
    8.1/10(103 votes)

    #12 - What Makes Dick Run

    S3:E22

    Dick and his crew have VITA fever when the local broadcasting awards, the VITAs, are scheduled to be announced. Dick, inspired by a puppet show put on by Larry and the boys for an ailing Stephanie, decides to jazz up his act to win a VITA nomination.

    Director:Dick Martin
    Writer:Arnie Kogen

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  13. Newhart Season 4 Episode 1 - Pirate Pete
    8.1/10(106 votes)

    #13 - Pirate Pete

    S4:E1

    Dick fills in on a kiddie TV program for its ailing host, Pirate Pete. Dick is appalled at Pete's commercialism and inadvertantly gets the programs cancelled. Dick tries his hardest to get Pete reinstated. Meanwhile, George plays a practical joke on Stephanie, adjusting her scale up two pounds.

    Director:Peter Baldwin
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Newhart Season 4 Episode 3 - Summa Cum Larry
    8.1/10(112 votes)

    #14 - Summa Cum Larry

    S4:E3

    Dick covers for Larry when he enrolls in night school and doesn't want the Darryls to know he's improving himself. Joanna obsesses when a travel guide lowers the inn's rating.

    Director:Peter Baldwin
    Writer:Arnie Kogen

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  15. Newhart Season 6 Episode 10 - Telethon Man
    8.1/10(89 votes)

    #15 - Telethon Man

    S6:E10

    Dick hosts a 48-hour telethon when WPIV is about to go under.

    Director:David Mirkin
    Writer:David Mirkin

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  16. Newhart Season 1 Episode 9 - No Room at the Inn
    8.0/10(153 votes)

    #16 - No Room at the Inn

    S1:E9

    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 pregnant wife.

    Director:Dick Martin
    Writer:Barry Kemp

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  17. Newhart Season 3 Episode 20 - R.I.P. Off
    8.0/10(117 votes)

    #17 - R.I.P. Off

    S3:E20

    Harley goes to jail after he is tricked into selling swamp grave plots. Michael, Dick and Joanna set up an ""Abscam"" to catch the real criminal.

    Director:Peter Baldwin
    Writer:Russ Woody

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  18. Newhart Season 4 Episode 5 - Candidate Larry
    8.0/10(106 votes)

    #18 - Candidate Larry

    S4:E5

    Larry runs for Mayor.

    Director:Dick Martin
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Newhart Season 6 Episode 2 - Prima Darryl
    8.0/10(91 votes)

    #19 - Prima Darryl

    S6:E2

    Larry is ousted as leader after he discovers that Darryl is actually the oldest of the three.

    Director:Dick Martin
    Writer:Arnie Kogen

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  20. Newhart Season 7 Episode 22 - Malling in Love Again
    8.0/10(87 votes)

    #20 - Malling in Love Again

    S7:E22

    Michael and Stephanie conduct personal interviews at the mall and realize that they're perfect together after all.

    Director:Dick Martin
    Writer:Bob Bendetson

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  21. Newhart Season 3 Episode 13 - Dick Gets Larry's Goat
    7.9/10(114 votes)

    #21 - Dick Gets Larry's Goat

    S3:E13

    The Loudons feud with Larry and the Darryls after Dick alerts animal control to the brother's illegal, and annoying goat. Simply hilarious.

    Director:Burt Brinckerhoff
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Newhart Season 4 Episode 13 - Larry's Dead, Long Live Larry
    7.9/10(100 votes)

    #22 - Larry's Dead, Long Live Larry

    S4:E13

    Larry dedicates his life to Dick when he believes Dick brought him back from the dead.

    Director:John Pasquin
    Writer:Lissa Levin

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  23. Newhart Season 5 Episode 3 - Dick the Kid
    7.9/10(96 votes)

    #23 - Dick the Kid

    S5:E3

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Arnie Kogen

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  24. Newhart Season 5 Episode 19 - Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Loudon
    7.9/10(88 votes)

    #24 - Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Loudon

    S5:E19

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

    Director:Michael Lessac
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Newhart Season 5 Episode 21 - Night Moves
    7.9/10(98 votes)

    #25 - Night Moves

    S5:E21

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

    Director:David Mirkin
    Writer:David Mirkin

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Last Newhart" is the best rated episode of "Newhart". It scored 9.7/10 based on 681 votes. Directed by Dick Martin and written by Bob Bendetson, it aired on 5/21/1990. This episode scored 1.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Take Me to Your Loudon".