Episodes
1. Co-Hostess Twinkie
September 29, 1986
30 min
Dick is stuck with a perky, brainless co-hostess for his new program 'On the Town'. Meanwhile, Larry and the Darryls name their new pig 'Miss Stephanie' much to the real Stephanie's dismay.
Guest Stars:
Frances Conroy, Julie Brown
2. Camp Stephanie
October 6, 1986
30 min
Stephanie has her hands full when she temporarily leads a group of 'Ranger Girls'. While Steph tries to teach them about coming-out parties and makeup, the girls want to learn survival techniques. Meanwhile, Dick and Joanna endure George's wood carving, Mount Stratford.
Guest Stars:
Lindsay Price, Linda Carlson
3. Dick the Kid
October 13, 1986
30 min
Dick heads west to pursue his dream of being a cowboy.
Guest Stars:
Kurtwood Smith, Kevin Scannell, Blake Clark, Tuck Milligan
4. High Fidelity
October 20, 1986
30 min
Dick endures the townspeople's pity when Joanna and new friend Hal are suspected by everyone of having an affair.
Guest Stars:
Fred Applegate, Thomas Hill, Robert S. Woods, Ralph Manza, William Lanteau
5. Desperately Desiring Susan (1)
October 27, 1986
30 min
Michael becomes enamored with temporary office secretary Susan.
Guest Stars:
Jean Bruce Scott
6. Desperately Desiring Susan (2)
November 3, 1986
30 min
Michael struggles with his desire for Susan, versus his passion for Stephanie.
Guest Stars:
Fred Applegate, Linda Carlson, Ralph Manza, Jean Bruce Scott
7. My Two and Only
November 17, 1986
30 min
A new friend threatens Larry's position as family leader.
Guest Stars:
Sam Whipple
8. Thanksgiving for the Memories
November 24, 1986
30 min
The Newhart family travels to Vanderkellen mansion for Thanksgiving, but is forced to leave prematurely when Stephanie finds her parents threw away her favorite toy.
Guest Stars:
Priscilla Morrill, José Ferrer
9. Utley, Can You Spend a Dime
December 1, 1986
30 min
Dick convinces a reluctant George to live a little and spend some of his $50,000 fortune. Meanwhile the town believes Dick to be destitute after a check bounces due to a bank error.
Guest Stars:
Fred Applegate, Joseph Malone, Josh Clark, Don Diamond, Curt Lowens
10. Sweet and Sour Charity
December 8, 1986
30 min
Dick and Joanna have an opportunity to shed their 'town newcomer' status when Dick's asked to run a fundraiser for the local library. Dick, the former advertising executive, finds it a hard pill to swallow when his idea is rejected and Joanna's is unanimously applauded.
Guest Stars:
Todd Susman, Fred Applegate, Thomas Hill, Jeff Doucette, Robert Schenkkan
11. Everybody Ought to Have a Maid
December 15, 1986
30 min
Stephanie worries she might lose her job after she breaks a toe and her temporary replacement is 'better than Mary Poppins'.
Guest Stars:
Millicent Martin
12. Saturday in New York with George
December 22, 1986
30 min
Dick and George attend a literary party in New York. Dick worries that George won't fit in with the high class partygoers and is stunned and jealous when George is the life of the party.
Guest Stars:
Clive Revill, Robert Harper, Bill Quinn
13. Love Letters in the Mud
January 5, 1987
30 min
Michael helps Larry court the girl of his dreams. Joanna holds Dick responsible for his actions in her dream.
Guest Stars:
Valerie Mahaffey
14. First of the Belles
January 12, 1987
30 min
Dick's old college sweetheart visits the inn for a weekend of skiing, leaving Joanna worried that Dick may want to rekindle an old flame.
Guest Stars:
Shelley Fabares, Edan Gross
15. It's My Party and I'll Die if I Want To
January 19, 1987
30 min
Cousin Ned Vanderkellen's 100th birthday party goes smoothly... until Cousin Ned drops dead.
Guest Stars:
Lyle Talbot, Priscilla Morrill, José Ferrer
16. Chimes They Are a Changin'
January 26, 1987
30 min
George sets out to repair the town's cracked bell tower, even after the town votes him down. Michael rents The Wizard of Oz to overcome his fear of wind.
Guest Stars:
Todd Susman, Fred Applegate, Thomas Hill, William Lanteau, Michael McManus
17. Unfriendly Persuasion
February 2, 1987
30 min
Dick tries to help Joanna overcome her fear of eye doctors. George feels slighted by Stephanie after she blows him off in favor of shopping.
18. Jail, Jail, the Gang's All Here
February 9, 1987
30 min
Larry, Darryl & Darryl ask Dick to represent them after they're arrested for kidnapping a neighbor's cow.
Guest Stars:
John J. York, Ritch Brinkley, Will Nye
19. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Loudon
February 16, 1987
30 min
Dick gains an unwanted reputation as an acerbic wit after verbally assaulting an inept guest.
Guest Stars:
Simon Jones, Edwin Newman
20. Fun with Dick and Joanna
February 23, 1987
30 min
Dick and Joanna find that spontaneity isn't all it's cracked up to be after Dick's spontaneous plans land them in a fleabag motel for the worst night of their lives.
Guest Stars:
Gregory Jbara, John Hammil
21. Night Moves
March 9, 1987
30 min
Dick tries to find someplace to sleep after Joanna throws him out.
22. Harris Ankles PIV for Web Post
March 16, 1987
30 min
Michael interviews for a network job. George finds a 'Duck Rock'.
Guest Stars:
Fred Applegate, Thomas Hill, Jeff Doucette, Michael Fairman, William Lanteau
23. Good-Bye and Good Riddance, Mr. Chips
April 6, 1987
30 min
Dick enrolls in a typing class, only to find that the teacher, Mr. Brooney, is the same tyrant he had for a sixth-grade teacher.
Guest Stars:
William Windom, Jay Kogen
