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The Bob Newhart Show S2E7 — Old Man Rivers
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The Bob Newhart Show•Season 2•Episode 7

Old Man Rivers

7.5/10 · 144 votesOct 27, 1973

Ranked #18 of 24 in Season 2•−0.2 vs season avg

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A rather embarrassing operation leads to romance between Carol and her doctor. Everyone questions the relationship due to the new couple's age disparity.

Directed byMartin Cohan
Written byMartin Cohan
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Bill Daily

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Episode Summary

"Old Man Rivers" is episode 7 of The Bob Newhart Show season 2. It scored 7.5/10 from 144 votes, ranking #18 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Martin Cohan and written by Martin Cohan, it aired on October 27, 1973.

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