The Best Episodes of Newhart Season 8

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

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

Director: Dick Martin

Writer: N/A

It's baby time for the Harris' as Steph's baby is about to be born. Michael is determined to capture the birth on tape over Stephanie's objections.

Director: Michael Lessac

Writer: Bob Bendetson

Dick is roped into joining George's old gang, 'The Houligans', when they reunited after 40 years. Dick leads them into a rumble against their long-time rivals, 'The Ruffians'.

Director: Peter Baldwin

Writer: Bob Bendetson

George is the toast of the town when he events a hot new board game, ""Handymania"".

Director: N/A

Writer: N/A

Dick is chosen to judge the annual Poetry and Pastry contest. Miss Goddard, the reigning champion, uses her feminine wiles to try to influence the judging. Michael throws an all-male baby shower.

Director: Michael Lessac

Writer: N/A

When an overbearing new neighbor moves next door, Dick finds his polite veneer mistaken for friendship. The townsfolk, who all assume Dick is their best friend, are in an uproar when they hear that Dick and Sam are 'best friends'.

Director: Lee Shallat Chemel

Writer: N/A

George falls under the influence of five priests vacationing at the inn. After George announces his intention to join the priesthood, Miss Goddard tries her hardest to change his mind.

Director: Peter Scolari

Writer: N/A

Michael and a pregnant Stephanie return from a six-month cruise totally unprepared for parenthood.

Director: Dick Martin

Writer: Bob Bendetson

Georeg plans on never sleeping again when he's plagued by a recurring nightmare. Michael & Stephanie use 'wombphones' to educate their future child.

Director: Michael Lessac

Writer: N/A

Michael quits his job at Menkey's grocery to become a lounge singer.

Director: David Steinberg

Writer: N/A

Stephanie is sent to jail after she slaps a security guard in a fit of prenatal hormones.

Director: Lee Shallat Chemel

Writer: Bob Bendetson

Dick finagles his way into a weekly poker game with Tim Conway. Unaware of Tim's cheap nature, Dick drives him away after raising a quarter.

Director: Michael Lessac

Writer: Bob Bendetson

A cash-strapped visiting dignitary makes Dick a royal Lord. After hearing of his good fortune, the townspeople's opinion of Dick jumps up a notch.

Director: Dick Martin

Writer: N/A

Dick accidentally burns down Maison Hubert while enjoying an after-dinner cigar. The Loudon's take in Hubert while he recuperates. Hubert vows he will ""get Monsieur Loudon"".

Director: Peter Baldwin

Writer: N/A

Stephanie's mother offers to buy the newlyweds a mansion, but only if Michael changes his last name to Vanderkellen.

Director: N/A

Writer: N/A

Joanna's Aunt Louise visits bearing gifts, despite her long-standing opinion that Joanna is much too good for Dick.

Director: Michael Lessac

Writer: N/A

Joanna takes an odd man to several houses to try to convince him to buy one, but he just can't seem to commit. Joanna visits his home and walks in to find a shrine dedicated to her.

Director: David Steinberg

Writer: N/A

George meets the perfect girl, except for her large rear end. Michael and Stephanie consult with a baby naming guru.

Director: David Steinberg

Writer: N/A

Michael comes up with the perfect lead-in to Vermont Today, the 'Giddy Goose' show. He casts his favorite dinner theater actor as Giddy, only to discover the man's also his father.

Director: N/A

Writer: N/A

Stephanie's parents buy WPIV for baby Stephanie. Dick refuses to pander to the child, forcing baby Steph to cancel Vermont Today in the middle of an interview with George McGovern.

Director: Dick Martin

Writer: N/A

Society bluebloods Scooter Drake and his new wife Libby drop by with a child of their own, apparently superior to baby Steph in every way. Michael and Stephanie decide to divorce due to Michael's peasant heritage.

Director: Dick Martin

Writer: N/A

Michael announces plans to spice up WPIV's lineup with a new sitcom, Seein' Double starring Stephanie as identical twins Judy and Jody, with Dick as their crotchety widowed father.

Director: Dick Martin

Writer: Bob Bendetson

After another shopping spree for baby Steph, Dick teaches Michael that materialism isn't the best way to raise a child. A skeptical Michael becomes convinced after a haunting dream depicts a possible future. Julia Duffy plays grown-up baby Steph.

Director: Michael Lessac

Writer: N/A