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The Bob Newhart Show S2E20 — Mind Your Own Business
7.5
The Bob Newhart Show•Season 2•Episode 20

Mind Your Own Business

7.5/10 · 132 votesFeb 2, 1974

Ranked #19 of 24 in Season 2•−0.2 vs season avg

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At Jerry's urging, Bob hires a business manager to handle his money. He ends up living on a meager allowance that affords him only such luxuries as peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for lunch.

Directed byAlan Rafkin
Written byJay Tarses, Tom Patchett
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Bob Newhart

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Episode Summary

"Mind Your Own Business" is episode 20 of The Bob Newhart Show season 2. It scored 7.5/10 from 132 votes, ranking #19 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Alan Rafkin and written by Jay Tarses, Tom Patchett, it aired on February 2, 1974.

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