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The Bob Newhart Show S2E21 — A Love Story
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The Bob Newhart Show•Season 2•Episode 21

A Love Story

7.3/10 · 136 votesFeb 9, 1974

Ranked #22 of 24 in Season 2•−0.4 vs season avg

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Howard falls head over heels in love with Bob's sister Ellen. Under most circumstances, Bob would find this perfectly acceptable—except that Ellen is getting married to someone else.

Directed byPeter Bonerz
Written byMartin Cohan
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Episode Summary

"A Love Story" is episode 21 of The Bob Newhart Show season 2. It scored 7.3/10 from 136 votes, ranking #22 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Peter Bonerz and written by Martin Cohan, it aired on February 9, 1974.

Next: E22 · By the Way... You're FiredBest of Season 2