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The Best Episodes of Newhart

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The Best Episodes of Newhart

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...

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  1. 9.6/10(649 votes)

    #1 - The Last Newhart

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    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.

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    Director:Dick Martin
  2. 8.6/10(131 votes)

    #2 - Book Beat

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    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.

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    Writer:N/A
  3. 8.4/10(147 votes)

    #3 - Vermont Today

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    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.

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    Director:John Tracy
    Writer:Barry Kemp
  4. 8.3/10(127 votes)

    #4 - The Prodigal Darryl

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    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.

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    Director:Dick Martin
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  5. 8.3/10(118 votes)

    #5 - The Stratford Horror Picture Show

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    S4:E15

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

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    Director:John Pasquin
  6. 8.2/10(134 votes)

    #6 - Lady & the Tramps

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    S2:E7

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

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  8. 8.2/10(116 votes)

    #7 - My Fair Larry

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    S3:E17

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

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  9. 8.1/10(102 votes)

    #8 - Pirate Pete

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    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.

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    Director:Peter Baldwin
    Writer:N/A
  10. 8.1/10(107 votes)

    #9 - Summa Cum Larry

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    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.

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    Director:Peter Baldwin
  11. 8.0/10(115 votes)

    #10 - R.I.P. Off

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    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.

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    Director:Peter Baldwin
    Writer:Russ Woody
  12. 8.0/10(101 votes)

    #11 - What Makes Dick Run

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    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.

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    Director:Dick Martin
  13. 8.0/10(102 votes)

    #12 - Candidate Larry

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    S4:E5

    Larry runs for Mayor.

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    Director:Dick Martin
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  14. 7.9/10(113 votes)

    #13 - Dick Gets Larry's Goat

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    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.

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  15. 7.9/10(97 votes)

    #14 - Larry's Dead, Long Live Larry

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    S4:E13

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

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    Director:John Pasquin
  16. 7.9/10(93 votes)

    #15 - Replaceable You

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    S4:E23

    Secretary Alma amazes Dick, which she fills in as producer.

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  17. 7.8/10(136 votes)

    #16 - Don't Rain on My Parade

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    S2:E6

    Joanna is swamped when Dick volunteers her to serve Thanksgiving dinner for over 100 people, including her parents. George is upset when his Thanksgiving parade is ruined by rain.

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  18. 7.8/10(119 votes)

    #17 - Kirk Ties One On

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    S2:E17

    Kirk's can't wait for his wedding to Cindy, until the wedding actually starts and Kirk faints during the ceremony. .

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    Writer:Barry Kemp
  19. 7.8/10(113 votes)

    #18 - Leave It to the Beavers

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    S2:E19

    Dick is dumbfounded when George's club, the Beavers, reject him for membership. Kirk and Cindy have their first fight. A man with an imaginary wife stays at the inn.

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  20. 7.8/10(100 votes)

    #19 - Miss Stephanie

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    S3:E4

    Larry misinterprets a comment by Stephanie and makes her the object of his undying love.

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    Director:Dick Martin
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  21. 7.8/10(102 votes)

    #20 - The Way We Ought to Be

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    S4:E2

    Michael and Steph break up when Michael realizes he's tired of Stephanie's demanding ways. Dick has difficulties with the WPIV staff when they're slow to direct his show.

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  22. 7.8/10(89 votes)

    #21 - Will the Real Dick Loudon Please Shut Up?

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    S4:E18

    Dick is thrilled when a production company expresses interest in making 'How to be a Plumber' into a video. His elation quickly dissipates when the producers decide to recast 'Dick Loudon' because of Dick's shifty eyes and stammer.

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    Director:Dick Martin
  23. 7.8/10(98 votes)

    #22 - Pre-Nups

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    S4:E24

    The Loudons, George, Steph and Michael are invited to Vanderkellen mansion for Arthur's birthday. Art insists Michael sign a pre-nuptial agreement that he refuses to do. Stephanie fears Michael's only dating her for her money. Dick worries when he breaks a music box given to Arthur by Winston Churchill.

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    Director:Peter Baldwin
  24. 7.8/10(91 votes)

    #23 - Utley Exposed

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    S8:E4

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

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    Director:Dick Martin
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  25. 7.7/10(102 votes)

    #24 - Happy Trails to You

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    S3:E9

    Dick is dragged into court when a farmer claims Dick plagiarized his work.

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    Director:Jim Drake
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  26. 7.7/10(93 votes)

    #25 - Locks, Stocks, and Noodlehead

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    S4:E6

    Stephanie's father visits the inn with the news that he's left his wife. The town celebrates Colonial Days, an authentic recreation of colonial times.

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    Director:Peter Baldwin
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Best Episodes Summary

"The Last Newhart" is the best rated episode of "Newhart". It scored 9.6/10 based on 649 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, "Book Beat".