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The Best Episodes of Newhart Season 8

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Newhart Season 8 Episode 24 - The Last Newhart
    9.7/10(758 votes)

    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
    Writers:Bob Bendetson, Mark Egan, Mark Solomon

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  2. Newhart Season 8 Episode 4 - Utley Exposed
    7.8/10(86 votes)

    S8:E4

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

    Director:Dick Martin
    Writer:Howard Bendetson

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  3. Newhart Season 8 Episode 12 - Lights! Camera! Contractions!
    7.4/10(89 votes)

    S8:E12

    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
    Writers:Bob Bendetson, Mark Egan, Mark Solomon

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  4. Newhart Season 8 Episode 17 - Born to Be Mild
    7.2/10(98 votes)

    S8:E17

    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
    Writers:Bob Bendetson, Howard Bendetson

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  5. Newhart Season 8 Episode 3 - Poetry and Pastries
    7.1/10(83 votes)

    S8:E3

    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
    Writers:Michele Gendelman, Ellie Herman

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  6. Newhart Season 8 Episode 19 - Georgie and Grace
    7.1/10(82 votes)

    S8:E19

    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
    Writers:Bill Fuller, Jim Pond

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  7. Newhart Season 8 Episode 20 - Handymania
    7.1/10(83 votes)

    S8:E20

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

    Director:Jim Buck
    Writers:Nell Scovell, Brad Isaacs, Bill Fuller, Jim Pond

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  8. Newhart Season 8 Episode 1 - Don't Worry Be Pregnant
    7.0/10(84 votes)

    S8:E1

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

    Director:Dick Martin
    Writer:Bob Bendetson

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  9. Newhart Season 8 Episode 11 - Jumpin' George
    7.0/10(73 votes)

    S8:E11

    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
    Writers:Nell Scovell, Brad Isaacs

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  10. Newhart Season 8 Episode 14 - Good Neighbor Sam
    7.0/10(83 votes)

    S8:E14

    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:Nell Scovell

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  11. Newhart Season 8 Episode 5 - Ramblin' Michael Harris
    6.8/10(73 votes)

    S8:E5

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

    Director:David Steinberg
    Writers:Mark Egan, Mark Solomon

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  12. Newhart Season 8 Episode 7 - Good Lord Loudon
    6.8/10(78 votes)

    S8:E7

    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:Brad Isaacs

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  13. Newhart Season 8 Episode 8 - Cupcake in a Cage
    6.8/10(66 votes)

    S8:E8

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

    Director:Lee Shallat Chemel
    Writers:Bob Bendetson, Howard Bendetson

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  14. Newhart Season 8 Episode 21 - Dick and Tim
    6.8/10(86 votes)

    S8:E21

    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

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  15. Newhart Season 8 Episode 13 - Beauty and the Pest
    6.7/10(75 votes)

    S8:E13

    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
    Writers:Michele Gendelman, Ellie Herman

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  16. Newhart Season 8 Episode 2 - Get Dick
    6.6/10(86 votes)

    S8:E2

    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:Nell Scovell

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  17. Newhart Season 8 Episode 6 - Meet Michael Vanderkellen
    6.6/10(77 votes)

    S8:E6

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

    Director:Stephen C. Grossman
    Writer:Brad Isaacs

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  18. Newhart Season 8 Episode 9 - Attack of the Killer Aunt
    6.6/10(76 votes)

    S8:E9

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

    Director:Michael Lessac
    Writers:Bill Fuller, Jim Pond

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  19. Newhart Season 8 Episode 10 - I Like You, Butt...
    6.4/10(94 votes)

    S8:E10

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

    Director:David Steinberg
    Writers:Renee Phillips, Carrie Honigblum

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  20. Newhart Season 8 Episode 22 - Father Goose
    6.2/10(78 votes)

    S8:E22

    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:Stephen C. Grossman
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Newhart Season 8 Episode 23 - My Husband, My Peasant
    6.1/10(76 votes)

    S8:E23

    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:Jerry Lacy

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  22. Newhart Season 8 Episode 15 - Child in Charge
    6.0/10(92 votes)

    S8:E15

    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:David Lerner

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  23. Newhart Season 8 Episode 16 - Seein' Double
    6.0/10(122 votes)

    S8:E16

    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

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  24. Newhart Season 8 Episode 18 - Daddy's Little Girl
    5.9/10(86 votes)

    S8:E18

    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:Brad Isaacs

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Season 8 Ratings Summary

"The Last Newhart" is the best rated episode of Newhart season 8. It scored 9.7/10 from 758 votes. Directed by Dick Martin and written by Bob Bendetson, Mark Egan, Mark Solomon, it aired on May 21, 1990. This episode is rated 1.9 points higher than the second-best, "Utley Exposed".