Barry Kemp
Director
Newhart (1982)
Season 8
The eighth and final season of Newhart aired on CBS from September 18, 1989 to May 21, 1990.
Released Oct. 2, 1982
Episode 30 min
10+
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Production Companies: MTM Enterprises
Network: CBS
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S8E1 - Don't Worry Be Pregnant
Michael and a pregnant Stephanie return from a six-month cruise totally unprepared for parenthood.
Sept. 18, 1989, midnight
S8E2 - Get Dick
Dick accidentally burns down Maison Hubert while enjoying an after-dinner cigar. The Loudon's take in Hubert while he recuperates. Hubert vows he will ""get Monsieur Loudon"".
Sept. 25, 1989, midnight
S8E3 - Poetry and Pastries
Dick is chosen to judge the annual Poetry and Pastry contest. Miss Goddard, the reigning champion, uses her feminine wiles to try to influence the judging. Michael throws an all-male baby shower.
Oct. 2, 1989, midnight
S8E4 - Utley Exposed
An episode of Vermont Today on 'Hidden Shame' nets a surprise guest when George admits to a childish prank.
Oct. 16, 1989, midnight
S8E5 - Ramblin' Michael Harris
Michael quits his job at Menkey's grocery to become a lounge singer.
Oct. 23, 1989, midnight
S8E6 - Meet Michael Vanderkellen
Stephanie's mother offers to buy the newlyweds a mansion, but only if Michael changes his last name to Vanderkellen.
Nov. 13, 1989, midnight
S8E7 - Good Lord Loudon
A cash-strapped visiting dignitary makes Dick a royal Lord. After hearing of his good fortune, the townspeople's opinion of Dick jumps up a notch.
Nov. 20, 1989, midnight
S8E8 - Cupcake in a Cage
Stephanie is sent to jail after she slaps a security guard in a fit of prenatal hormones.
Dec. 4, 1989, midnight
S8E9 - Attack of the Killer Aunt
Joanna's Aunt Louise visits bearing gifts, despite her long-standing opinion that Joanna is much too good for Dick.
Dec. 11, 1989, midnight
S8E10 - I Like You, Butt...
George meets the perfect girl, except for her large rear end. Michael and Stephanie consult with a baby naming guru.
Dec. 18, 1989, midnight
S8E11 - Jumpin' George
Georeg plans on never sleeping again when he's plagued by a recurring nightmare. Michael & Stephanie use 'wombphones' to educate their future child.
Jan. 1, 1990, midnight
S8E12 - Lights! Camera! Contractions!
It's baby time for the Harris' as Steph's baby is about to be born. Michael is determined to capture the birth on tape over Stephanie's objections.
Jan. 8, 1990, midnight
S8E13 - Beauty and the Pest
Joanna takes an odd man to several houses to try to convince him to buy one, but he just can't seem to commit. Joanna visits his home and walks in to find a shrine dedicated to her.
Jan. 15, 1990, midnight
S8E14 - Good Neighbor Sam
When an overbearing new neighbor moves next door, Dick finds his polite veneer mistaken for friendship. The townsfolk, who all assume Dick is their best friend, are in an uproar when they hear that Dick and Sam are 'best friends'.
Jan. 29, 1990, midnight
S8E15 - Child in Charge
Stephanie's parents buy WPIV for baby Stephanie. Dick refuses to pander to the child, forcing baby Steph to cancel Vermont Today in the middle of an interview with George McGovern.
Feb. 5, 1990, midnight
S8E16 - Seein' Double
Michael announces plans to spice up WPIV's lineup with a new sitcom, Seein' Double starring Stephanie as identical twins Judy and Jody, with Dick as their crotchety widowed father.
Feb. 19, 1990, midnight
S8E17 - Born to Be Mild
Dick is roped into joining George's old gang, 'The Houligans', when they reunited after 40 years. Dick leads them into a rumble against their long-time rivals, 'The Ruffians'.
Feb. 26, 1990, midnight
S8E18 - Daddy's Little Girl
After another shopping spree for baby Steph, Dick teaches Michael that materialism isn't the best way to raise a child. A skeptical Michael becomes convinced after a haunting dream depicts a possible future. Julia Duffy plays grown-up baby Steph.
March 5, 1990, midnight
S8E19 - Georgie and Grace
George falls under the influence of five priests vacationing at the inn. After George announces his intention to join the priesthood, Miss Goddard tries her hardest to change his mind.
March 19, 1990, midnight
S8E20 - Handymania
George is the toast of the town when he events a hot new board game, ""Handymania"".
April 9, 1990, midnight
S8E21 - Dick and Tim
Dick finagles his way into a weekly poker game with Tim Conway. Unaware of Tim's cheap nature, Dick drives him away after raising a quarter.
April 30, 1990, midnight
S8E22 - Father Goose
Michael comes up with the perfect lead-in to Vermont Today, the 'Giddy Goose' show. He casts his favorite dinner theater actor as Giddy, only to discover the man's also his father.
May 7, 1990, midnight
S8E23 - My Husband, My Peasant
Society bluebloods Scooter Drake and his new wife Libby drop by with a child of their own, apparently superior to baby Steph in every way. Michael and Stephanie decide to divorce due to Michael's peasant heritage.
May 14, 1990, midnight
S8E24 - The Last Newhart
In the midst of a town meeting, a Japanese visitor announces his intentions to purchase the entire town and turn the land into a gigantic golf course. Everyone but Dick is thrilled and sells out.
May 21, 1990, midnight
Network: CBS
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 5520 min.
Released: Oct. 2, 1982
Last Air Date: May 21, 1990, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-G
Common sense age: 10+
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