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Newhart•Season 8•Episode 14

Good Neighbor Sam

7.0/10 · 83 votesJan 29, 199030 min

Ranked #10 of 24 in Season 8•+0.1 vs season avg

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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'.

Written byNell Scovell

Seasons8

Season 8 Episodes24

Cast8

Bob Newhart

Bob Newhart

Dick Loudon

Mary Frann

Mary Frann

Joanna Loudon

Tom Poston

Tom Poston

George Utley

Julia Duffy

Julia Duffy

Stephanie Vanderkellen

Peter Scolari

Peter Scolari

Michael Harris

William Sanderson

William Sanderson

Larry

Tony Papenfuss

Tony Papenfuss

First Darryl

John Voldstad

John Voldstad

Second Darryl

Crew2

Lee Shallat Chemel

Lee Shallat Chemel

Director

Nell Scovell

Nell Scovell

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Good Neighbor Sam" is episode 14 of Newhart season 8. It scored 7.0/10 from 83 votes, ranking #10 of 24 episodes this season (season average 6.9). Directed by Lee Shallat Chemel and written by Nell Scovell, it aired on January 29, 1990.