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Newhart•Season 8•Episode 15

Child in Charge

6.0/10 · 92 votesFeb 5, 199030 min

Ranked #22 of 24 in Season 8•−0.9 vs season avg

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.

Directed byDick Martin

Written byDavid Lerner

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Seasons8

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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

Dick Martin

Dick Martin

Director

D

David Lerner

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Child in Charge" is episode 15 of Newhart season 8. It scored 6.0/10 from 92 votes, ranking #22 of 24 episodes this season (season average 6.9). Directed by Dick Martin and written by David Lerner, it aired on February 5, 1990.

Next: E16 · Seein' Double Best of Season 8