Season 8 Plot

The eighth and final season of Newhart aired on CBS from September 18, 1989 to May 21, 1990.

Newhart Season 8 aired on September 18th, 1989.

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Season 8 Episodes

1. Don't Worry Be Pregnant

September 18th, 198930 min

Michael and a pregnant Stephanie return from a six-month cruise totally unprepared for parenthood.

2. Get Dick

September 25th, 198930 min

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"".

3. Poetry and Pastries

October 2nd, 198930 min

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.

4. Utley Exposed

October 16th, 198930 min

An episode of Vermont Today on 'Hidden Shame' nets a surprise guest when George admits to a childish prank.

5. Ramblin' Michael Harris

October 23rd, 198930 min

Michael quits his job at Menkey's grocery to become a lounge singer.

6. Meet Michael Vanderkellen

November 13th, 198930 min

Stephanie's mother offers to buy the newlyweds a mansion, but only if Michael changes his last name to Vanderkellen.

7. Good Lord Loudon

November 20th, 198930 min

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.

8. Cupcake in a Cage

December 4th, 198930 min

Stephanie is sent to jail after she slaps a security guard in a fit of prenatal hormones.

9. Attack of the Killer Aunt

December 11th, 198930 min

Joanna's Aunt Louise visits bearing gifts, despite her long-standing opinion that Joanna is much too good for Dick.

10. I Like You, Butt...

December 18th, 198930 min

George meets the perfect girl, except for her large rear end. Michael and Stephanie consult with a baby naming guru.

11. Jumpin' George

January 1st, 199030 min

Georeg plans on never sleeping again when he's plagued by a recurring nightmare. Michael & Stephanie use 'wombphones' to educate their future child.

12. Lights! Camera! Contractions!

January 8th, 199030 min

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.

13. Beauty and the Pest

January 15th, 199030 min

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.

14. Good Neighbor Sam

January 29th, 199030 min

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'.

15. Child in Charge

February 5th, 199030 min

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.

16. Seein' Double

February 19th, 199030 min

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.

17. Born to Be Mild

February 26th, 199030 min

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'.

18. Daddy's Little Girl

March 5th, 199030 min

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.

19. Georgie and Grace

March 19th, 199030 min

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.

20. Handymania

April 9th, 199030 min

George is the toast of the town when he events a hot new board game, ""Handymania"".

21. Dick and Tim

April 30th, 199030 min

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.

22. Father Goose

May 7th, 199030 min

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.

23. My Husband, My Peasant

May 14th, 199030 min

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.

24. The Last Newhart

May 21st, 199030 min

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.

All Seasons

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Season 8

Sep 18, 1989
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Season 7

Oct 24, 1988
Season 6

Season 6

Sep 14, 1987
Season 5

Season 5

Sep 29, 1986
Season 4

Season 4

Sep 30, 1985
Season 3

Season 3

Oct 15, 1984
Season 2

Season 2

Oct 17, 1983
Season 1

Season 1

Oct 25, 1982
Specials

Specials

Feb 28, 2008