Season 5

Sep 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.

Oct 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.

Oct 13, 1986 · 30 min

Dick heads west to pursue his dream of being a cowboy.

Oct 20, 1986 · 30 min

Dick endures the townspeople's pity when Joanna and new friend Hal are suspected by everyone of having an affair.

Oct 27, 1986 · 30 min

Michael becomes enamored with temporary office secretary Susan.

Nov 3, 1986 · 30 min

Michael struggles with his desire for Susan, versus his passion for Stephanie.

Nov 17, 1986 · 30 min

A new friend threatens Larry's position as family leader.

Nov 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.

Dec 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.

Dec 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.

Dec 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'.

Dec 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.

Jan 5, 1987 · 30 min

Michael helps Larry court the girl of his dreams. Joanna holds Dick responsible for his actions in her dream.

Jan 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.

Jan 19, 1987 · 30 min

Cousin Ned Vanderkellen's 100th birthday party goes smoothly... until Cousin Ned drops dead.

Jan 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.

Feb 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.

Feb 9, 1987 · 30 min

Larry, Darryl & Darryl ask Dick to represent them after they're arrested for kidnapping a neighbor's cow.

Feb 16, 1987 · 30 min

Dick gains an unwanted reputation as an acerbic wit after verbally assaulting an inept guest.

Feb 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.

Mar 9, 1987 · 30 min

Dick tries to find someplace to sleep after Joanna throws him out.

Mar 16, 1987 · 30 min

Michael interviews for a network job. George finds a 'Duck Rock'.

Apr 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.

Apr 13, 1987 · 30 min

Michael is lost when Stephanie goes away for the weekend. Desperate, he goes to a Beaver Lodge dinner with George and is the life of the party.