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The Bob Newhart Show S2E11 — Fit, Fat, and Forty-One
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The Bob Newhart Show•Season 2•Episode 11

Fit, Fat, and Forty-One

7.9/10 · 143 votesNov 24, 1973

Ranked #6 of 24 in Season 2•+0.2 vs season avg

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Determined to lose eight pounds from around his middle, Bob goes on a strict diet. With Jerry's help, he joins a weight-reducing class that seems to be populated mostly by women.

Directed byPeter Baldwin
Written byBill Idelson, Harvey Miller
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Bob Newhart

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Robert Hartley

Suzanne Pleshette

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Emily Hartley

Bill Daily

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Howard Borden

Marcia Wallace

Marcia Wallace

Carol Kester

Peter Bonerz

Peter Bonerz

Jerry Robinson

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Peter Baldwin

Peter Baldwin

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Bill Idelson

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Harvey Miller

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Episode Summary

"Fit, Fat, and Forty-One" is episode 11 of The Bob Newhart Show season 2. It scored 7.9/10 from 143 votes, ranking #6 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Peter Baldwin and written by Bill Idelson, Harvey Miller, it aired on November 24, 1973.

Next: E12 · Blues for Mr. BordenBest of Season 2