The Bob Newhart Show

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.

The Bob Newhart Show (1972-1978) is an American situation comedy produced by MTM Enterprises for CBS. Comedian Bob Newhart plays Robert Hartley, a Chicago psychologist whose calm, deadpan demeanor is tested by a parade of neurotic patients and the chaos of his shared office suite. Suzanne Pleshette plays Emily Hartley, his wife, whose sharp wit keeps him grounded at home, while Bill Daily as Howard Borden, Marcia Wallace as Carol Kester, and Peter Bonerz as Jerry Robinson fill out the office world of friends and colleagues who drop in, overshare, and nudge his routine off course. Each episode is built from a few short sessions with patients and then a series of domestic and office complications, with the jokes landing in a warm, conversational rhythm. Filmed before a live studio audience across six seasons and 142 episodes, the series has the brisk warmth of a 1970s multi-camera sitcom and a cozy, low-stakes tone. Its humor is gentle rather than edgy, and its appeal rests on the steady comic reactions of its lead. Fans of Taxi, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, and Frasier will find a similar blend of workplace ensemble warmth and clever dialogue.

Audiences rate the sitcom positively, praising its gentle, character-driven humor and the chemistry of its ensemble around Bob Newhart's deadpan psychologist.

• Taxigentle workplace sitcom comedy, ensemble of quirky coworkers, warm domestic humor
• Mary Tyler Moore Showmulti-camera sitcom with witty adult banter and warm workplace dynamics
• Frasierpsychologist protagonist with deadpan reactions to neurotic clients, mild workplace comedy
• Cheerslow-key observational sitcom centered on a deadpan lead and everyday absurdity

Created by

Lorenzo Music, David Davis

Release Date

1972-09-16

Episode runtime

25 min

Rating

8.1 / 10 (67)

What is The Bob Newhart Show about?

A Chicago psychologist's patient sessions and office friendships supply gentle, deadpan sitcom comedy.

What is The Bob Newhart Show like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Bob Newhart Show as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.

Is The Bob Newhart Show violent?

No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in The Bob Newhart Show.

What did critics think of The Bob Newhart Show?

Audiences rate the sitcom positively, praising its gentle, character-driven humor and the chemistry of its ensemble around Bob Newhart's deadpan psychologist.

Which shows are like The Bob Newhart Show?

Shows with a similar feel include Taxi, Mary Tyler Moore Show, Frasier, and Cheers.

How long is The Bob Newhart Show?

The Bob Newhart Show: 6 seasons, 142 episodes.

Is The Bob Newhart Show still running?

No, The Bob Newhart Show has ended.

Where can I watch The Bob Newhart Show?

In United States, The Bob Newhart Show streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.