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The Best Episodes of Newhart Season 2

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Newhart Season 2 Episode 20 - Vermont Today
    8.5/10(145 votes)

    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
    Writers:Barry Kemp, Sheldon Bull, Emily Marshall

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  2. Newhart Season 2 Episode 14 - Book Beat
    8.4/10(129 votes)

    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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  3. Newhart Season 2 Episode 7 - Lady & the Tramps
    8.2/10(129 votes)

    S2:E7

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

    Director:Donna Wheeler
    Writer:Emily Marshall

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  4. Newhart Season 2 Episode 6 - Don't Rain on My Parade
    7.8/10(126 votes)

    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.

    Director:Will Mackenzie
    Writer:Barbara Hall

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  5. Newhart Season 2 Episode 17 - Kirk Ties One On
    7.8/10(119 votes)

    S2:E17

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

    Director:Will Mackenzie
    Writers:Barry Kemp, Sheldon Bull, Emily Marshall

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  6. Newhart Season 2 Episode 19 - Leave It to the Beavers
    7.8/10(111 votes)

    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.

    Director:Will Mackenzie
    Writers:Barbara Hall, Emily Marshall, Miriam Trogdon

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  7. Newhart Season 2 Episode 13 - Curious George at the Firehouse
    7.5/10(108 votes)

    S2:E13

    George becomes a volunteer fireman, determined to shed his image as the town boob. George loses the keys to the fire truck just as the town's first fire in five years erupts.

    Director:Will Mackenzie
    Writer:Barbara Hall

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  8. Newhart Season 2 Episode 21 - Send Her, Ella
    7.5/10(114 votes)

    S2:E21

    Stephanie is disappointed when she has to watch the inn instead of participating in the Maple Syrup beauty contest, so she quickly crafts a disguise and goes as Miss Inez Velasco, leaving the inn in the hands of a guest.

    Director:John Tracy
    Writers:Barbara Hall, Miriam Trogdon

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  9. Newhart Season 2 Episode 3 - Animal Attractions
    7.4/10(123 votes)

    S2:E3

    George finds a stray dog, 'Lucky'. Stephanie's husband drops by to find out why she left him.

    Director:Rod Daniel
    Writer:Emily Marshall

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  10. Newhart Season 2 Episode 10 - Kirk Goes for the Juggler
    7.4/10(118 votes)

    S2:E10

    Kirk thinks he's met the girl of his dreams, but isn't sure how he feels when he discovers she's a clown.

    Director:Will Mackenzie
    Writer:Emily Marshall

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  11. Newhart Season 2 Episode 18 - Go, Grandma, Go
    7.4/10(110 votes)

    S2:E18

    Kirk's grandmother visits, loaning her car to Kirk and Cindy for their honeymoon. Kirk realizes there's trouble when he's arrested for possession of a stolen vehicle.

    Director:John Tracy
    Writer:Barbara Hall

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  12. Newhart Season 2 Episode 4 - The Stratford Wives
    7.3/10(118 votes)

    S2:E4

    Joanna creates a stir at a potluck dinner by breaking a long-standing tradition whereby men eat in the dining room, women in the kitchen.

    Director:Donna Wheeler
    Writer:Barbara Hall

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  13. Newhart Season 2 Episode 11 - A Jug of Wine, a Loaf of Bread and POW
    7.3/10(114 votes)

    S2:E11

    Stephanie and Joanna attend a poetry reading at Dartmouth where a professor has a special interest in Joanna. Dick unleashes his 'Irish temper' when said professor makes a pass at Joanna.

    Director:Dick Martin
    Writers:Barry Kemp, Sheldon Bull, Emily Marshall

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  14. Newhart Season 2 Episode 12 - Cats
    7.3/10(107 votes)

    S2:E12

    Stephanie's old boyfriend stays at the inn with his new wife, Stephanie's old best friend Tish Ellison. The sparks fly when Steph and Tish get reacquainted. Kirk throws a dinner party for Dick, Joanna, Cindy and himself.

    Director:Jim Drake
    Writer:Barry Kemp

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  15. Newhart Season 2 Episode 16 - Best Friends
    7.3/10(106 votes)

    S2:E16

    Kirk is up in arms when a fast food franchise announces plans to build a restaurant in the town.

    Director:Will Mackenzie
    Writers:Barry Kemp, Emily Marshall

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  16. Newhart Season 2 Episode 22 - New Faces of 1951
    7.3/10(101 votes)

    S2:E22

    Dick and Joanna plan a birthday party for George after he reveals he's never had one. Dick calls everyone he can think of, but no one can make it. In desperation, Dick calls up George's old army buddies.

    Director:John Tracy
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Newhart Season 2 Episode 5 - The Girl From Manhattan
    7.2/10(117 votes)

    S2:E5

    Joanna convinces Dick to use a play he'd written years before in a local production. Friction develops when Dick casts her, not in the role of 'Joanna', but rather 'Joanna's Mother'.

    Director:Linda Day
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Newhart Season 2 Episode 15 - Kirk Pops the Question
    7.0/10(107 votes)

    S2:E15

    Kirk relies on Dick and George to decide whether he should propose to Cindy.

    Director:Jim Drake
    Writer:Miriam Trogdon

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  19. Newhart Season 2 Episode 2 - It Happened One Afternoon (2)
    6.9/10(125 votes)

    S2:E2

    Man-hungry Erica Chase literally chases Dick across her hotel suite to try to bed him. Stephanie's overbearing father flies to Vermont to convince her to come back home with him.

    Director:Rod Daniel
    Writer:Barry Kemp

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  20. Newhart Season 2 Episode 9 - The Looks of Love
    6.9/10(116 votes)

    S2:E9

    Kirk helms a singles club in the hopes of finding the perfect girlfriend.

    Director:Dick Martin
    Writer:Shelley Zellman

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  21. Newhart Season 2 Episode 1 - It Happened One Afternoon (1)
    6.7/10(139 votes)

    S2:E1

    Dick travels to New York to interview famous starlet Erica Chase for a potential biography. Joanna hires Stephanie to be the new maid over her parents objections.

    Director:Rod Daniel
    Writer:Barry Kemp

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  22. Newhart Season 2 Episode 8 - The Man Who Came Forever
    6.4/10(114 votes)

    S2:E8

    With a deadline looming, Dick can't get any work done on his latest book due to constant interruptions. Kirk wants to build a miniature golf course, George is worried about retirement, and the Stratford plays host to a guest who just wont leave.

    Director:Rod Daniel
    Writer:Sheldon Bull

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Vermont Today" is the best rated episode of Newhart season 2. It scored 8.5/10 from 145 votes. Directed by John Tracy and written by Barry Kemp, Sheldon Bull, Emily Marshall, it aired on March 19, 1984. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Book Beat".