The Bob Newhart Show

Season 3

TV-PG

Bob is a successful Chicago psychologist who shares secretary Carol with Dentist Jerry. Part of the show revolves around his (usually comic) dealings with his patients. The rest involves his school teacher wife Emily and others in their apartment building.

Where to Watch Season 3

24 Episodes

Big Brother is Watching
E1
Big Brother is WatchingBob is faced with the possibility that his younger sister, Ellen, may move in with Howard, her boyfriend.
The Battle of the Groups
E2
The Battle of the GroupsBob takes two of his therapy groups to a rustic retreat for a marathon session that never progresses further than everyone's complaints about the primitive conditions of their accommodations.
The Great Rimpau Medical Arts Co-Op Experiment
E3
The Great Rimpau Medical Arts Co-Op ExperimentDr Newman removed a wart from Bob's neck and charged him. Bob tells Jerry he should have done it for free since Bob had helped him with his marriage. Jerry agrees and sets up a plan where all the doctors treat each other for free.
The Separation Story
E4
The Separation StoryWith Emily busy studying for her masters and Bob busy with therapy groups, things are hectic at home. Emily moves to a hotel so she can study without interruption and be closer to the school. Friends think Bob & Emily have separated.
Sorry, Wrong Mother
E5
Sorry, Wrong MotherHoward's son, Howie comes to visit, and Ellen meets him for the first time. Ellen wants to make a good impression on Howie, but fails at her attempts, and Howie's uncooperative, so Bob talks to Howie to find out why Howie doesn't like Ellen.
The Gray Flannel Shrink
E6
The Gray Flannel ShrinkBob and Carol review his accounts and which ones still owe for services. Jerry suggests a collection agency, but Bob does not want to do that. Bob gets a job offer to be a company psychologist where he does not have to deal with billing.
Dr. Ryan's Express
E7
Dr. Ryan's ExpressWith Carol out of town, the doctors need a temporary receptionist. Jerry finds a receptionist that is not has trouble remembering what she is doing and cannot even remember Bob's name. Emily has problems with new drapes that are too short.
Brutally Yours, Bob Hartley
E8
Brutally Yours, Bob HartleyBob's brutal honesty campaign makes Emily a pariah at her school because Bob offends two of Emily's fellow teachers, when Emily attempts to widen the Hartleys' social circle, by inviting the colleagues over for dinner. Psychologist Bob is overreacting to being caught not practicing what he preaches, by his therapy group patients Elliot & Michelle, after he counsels the spatting members to be more honest with each other.
Ship of Shrinks
E9
Ship of ShrinksBob's first literary venture turns out to be less than triumphant. His embarrassment makes him reluctant to join a convention of psychologists on a flight to Hawaii, especially when he finds out that Howard is the navigator.
Life is a Hamburger
E10
Life is a HamburgerCarol announces her engagement to her boyfriend Don, an uncertain creative and unpublished poet. Her friends are not that enthused about the news. Ellen is writing a restaurant review for the newspaper.
An American Family
E11
An American FamilyEmily's parents and Bob's parents arrive to celebrate Thanksgiving with Bob & Emily. All sets of families have their own idea of traditions and meal fixings. Bob's mother and Emily's father insult each other the day before Thanksgiving.
We Love You... Good-Bye
E12
We Love You... Good-ByeBob has a women only therapy group for women to improve their self confidence. The women tell Bob to bring Emily to the next meeting - to get her point of view. But, Bob's sorry he took their advice, because, when he brings her, he's kicked out of the meeting; for being 'like other men'.
Jerry Robinson Crusoe
E13
Jerry Robinson CrusoeAfter renewing an acquaintance with the beautiful and free-spirited Courtney Simpson, Jerry decides to give up his dental practice: he wants to follow his dreams of romance and adventure by taking Miss Simpson to Tahiti.
Serve for Daylight
E14
Serve for DaylightBob thinks his chances of winning a doctor's tennis tournament are pretty good until he learns that his doubles partner will be Emily.
Home is Where the Hurt Is
E15
Home is Where the Hurt IsFacing the depressing prospect of returning home to Iowa to spend the holidays with her domineering parents, Carol brings her troubles to Bob's apartment. There she spends Christmas Eve pouring out the disasters of her childhood.
Tobin's Back in Town
E16
Tobin's Back in TownEllen's ex-fiancee, John Tobinâ€”a tall, handsome egomaniac in suede and leatherâ€”arrives in Chicago to win Ellen back. The situation plays havoc with Howard's basic insecurities.
Think Smartly--Vote Hartley
E17
Think Smartly--Vote HartleyBefore he has a chance to say no, Bob finds himself running for the chairman of the local school board against an incumbent who hasn't attended a board meeting for six months.
The Way We Weren't
E18
The Way We Weren'tHoward has a party and an old girlfriend attends. Howard worries about what Ellen thinks. Meanwhile, an old girlfriend of Bob's is in town and Bob does not want to talk to Emily about the girlfriend. Howard tells Emily about the girlfriend.
A Pound of Flesh
E19
A Pound of FleshJerry feels a bit depressed and decides to buy a motorcycle. He wants to borrow money from Bob. Bob turns him down and says it is to save their friendship. Jerry is upset that Bob won't loan him the money.
My Business is Shrinking
E20
My Business is ShrinkingWith his confidence fading as fast as his list of patients, Bob decides to follow Emily's advice and see a psychiatrist about his problem.
The New Look
E21
The New LookEmily redecorates the apartment in antiques. Bob finds her choice of furniture uncomfortable, unappealing, and hazardous to his health.
Bob Hits the Ceiling
E22
Bob Hits the CeilingEmily asks Bob to help her friend Diane with marital problems. Howard asks Bob to help his ex-wife with her marital problems. Bob is reluctant because he has a rule about treating friends, but he does agree. Of course, complications arise.
Emily Hits the Ceiling
E23
Emily Hits the CeilingThe school season is over and Emily helps organize a summer camp for two weeks in July. Bob has a full schedule at work that time, so he is unable to help. His plans change so he can help, but the summer camp plan falls through after all.
The Ceiling Hits Bob
E24
The Ceiling Hits BobBob becomes the ""oldest permanent psychologist in Chicago"" when the ceiling in his office collapses and he has to set up shop wherever he can find the space.