The Bob Newhart Show
Seen it?1972 | 6 seasons | 25 min | Comedy
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics rank it among the best shows ever made and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- 6 seasons, but most episodes stand on their own, so you can dip in anywhere (about 25 minutes each).
- What might put you off
- Made in 1972: an older pace and style.
The Bob Newhart Show is an American situation comedy produced by MTM Enterprises, which aired 142 original episodes on CBS from September 16, 1972, to April 1, 1978. Comedian Bob Newhart portrays a psychologist having to deal with his patients and fellow office workers. The show was filmed before a live audience.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
Named among the best TV shows of all time by critics (on 7 all-time best lists)
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 6 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 151K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 6 is the high point.
Season 11972 · 24 episodes · 6.9 out of 10Weeknight- Season 21973 · 24 episodes · 7.2 out of 10Sunday
- Season 31974 · 24 episodes · 6.5 out of 10Weeknight
- Season 41975 · 24 episodes · 6.5 out of 10Weeknight
- Season 51976 · 24 episodes · 7.2 out of 10Sunday
- Season 61977 · 22 episodes · 7.5 out of 10Sunday
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Cast & crew
Created by Lorenzo Music, David Davis
- Bob NewhartRobert Hartley
- Suzanne PleshetteEmily Hartley
- Bill DailyHoward Borden
- Marcia WallaceCarol Kester
- Peter BonerzJerry Robinson