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Newhart

Season 3

22 listed hours · 1982–1990 · CBS

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Filed by Tessa Quinn · Spoiler-Free (Mostly)

Newhart's second masterpiece of timing: a Vermont inn, Mary Frann, Tom Poston, and Hi, I'm Larry; this is my brother Darryl; this is my other brother Darryl. Small-town ensemble comedy at refined volume, distinct from the psychologist sitcom. Plus a finale you want spoiled only by watching it — still the gold-standard series-closer stunt.

TV Flash files Season 3 of Newhart (1982–1990) on CBS as a mid listed season (3; 3 of 8) — 22 listed hours, 1984-10-15–1985-05-27 from “Tell a Lie, Get a Check” (S03E01) to “What Makes Dick Run” (S03E22). Titles, dates, and synopses on file — no invented recaps.

  1. S03E01

    Tell a Lie, Get a Check

    Kirk and Cindy decide to move away, leaving Dick to sell the rundown diner.

  2. S03E02

    Twenty Year Itch

    Joanna goes to New York to meet a former boyfriend; a trumpet player plays at the inn.

  3. S03E03

    A Hunting We Will Go

    Dick, George, Chester, Jim and Michael get stranded while duck hunting.

  4. S03E04

    Miss Stephanie

    Larry misinterprets a comment from Stephanie and makes her the object of his undying love.

  5. S03E05

    But Seriously, Beavers

    George considers leaving the inn when Dick's jokes humiliate him at a Beaver Lodge.

  6. S03E06

    Tickets, Please

    Stephanie can't bring herself to tell Dick how many parking tickets she has had.

  7. S03E07

    Poor Reception

    Michael can't bring himself to fire Stephanie after hiring her as WPIV's receptionist.

  8. S03E08

    The Fan

    Dick is hounded by an obsessive fan who moves into the inn and starts a fan club.

  9. S03E09

    Happy Trails to You

    A farmer accuses Dick of plagiarizing his work.

  10. S03E10

    Georgie's Girl

    George's girlfriend starts talking about marriage; Stephanie takes her driver's test.

  11. S03E11

    Pillow Fight

    Dick and Joanna experience 'creative differences' while working on a collaboration.

  12. S03E12

    Local Hero

    George saves two boys from drowning and becomes a hero.

  13. S03E13

    Dick Gets Larry's Goat

    The Loudons go head-to-head with Larry and the boys after Dick calls Animal Control.

  14. S03E14

    Once I Had a Secret Love

    Dick and Joanna spar after Dick is riddled with doubts about having Joanna on his show.

  15. S03E15

    Lady in Wading

    Stephanie falls for a television executive, forcing her to choose between him and Michael.

  16. S03E16

    Look Homeward, Stephanie

    Stephanie comes for a visit and Michael is surprised by how spoiled she has become.

  17. S03E17

    My Fair Larry

    Joanna takes on a huge project when she agrees to spruce up Larry, Darryl and Darryl.

  18. S03E18

    You're Nobody 'til Somebody Hires You

    An unemployed Michael falls to pieces and Dick is exasperated as his replacement.

  19. S03E19

    Out With the New, Inn With the Old

    Dick and Harley Estin renovate the garage so it looks like it did when it was built.

  20. S03E20

    R.I.P. Off

    Dick and Joanna catch the man who has been selling swamp grave plots.

  21. S03E21

    The Prodigal Darryl

    Darryl runs off after winning a contest; Joanna puts Christmas decorations up at the inn.

  22. S03E22

    What Makes Dick Run

    Dick is inspired to jazz up his show in order to secure a VITA nomination.

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