Newhart S2E16 — Best Friends
7.3
Newhart•Season 2•Episode 16

Best Friends

7.3/10 · 106 votesFeb 13, 198430 min

Ranked #15 of 22 in Season 2•−0.1 vs season avg

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

Directed byWill Mackenzie
Written byBarry Kemp, Emily Marshall
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Bob Newhart

Bob Newhart

Dick Loudon

Mary Frann

Mary Frann

Joanna Loudon

Tom Poston

Tom Poston

George Utley

Julia Duffy

Julia Duffy

Stephanie Vanderkellen

Steven Kampmann

Steven Kampmann

Kirk Devane

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Will Mackenzie

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Barry Kemp

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Emily Marshall

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Episode Summary

"Best Friends" is episode 16 of Newhart season 2. It scored 7.3/10 from 106 votes, ranking #15 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Will Mackenzie and written by Barry Kemp, Emily Marshall, it aired on February 13, 1984.

Next: E17 · Kirk Ties One OnBest of Season 2