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The Bob Newhart Show

1972 · 6 Seasons · Ended

TV-G Comedy

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.

Ratings

Based on audience scores
7.5 The Movie Database
8.1 IMDb
N/A Rotten Tomatoes
92 Metacritic

Where to stream The Bob Newhart Show

Streaming now in the United States on Amazon Prime Video.

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Top cast and crew

LM Lorenzo Music Creator
DD David Davis Creator
Bob Newhart Robert Hartley
Suzanne Pleshette Emily Hartley
Bill Daily Howard Borden
Marcia Wallace Carol Kester
Peter Bonerz Jerry Robinson
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Frequently asked questions about The Bob Newhart Show

Where can I watch The Bob Newhart Show in the United States?

The Bob Newhart Show is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

Is The Bob Newhart Show on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes. The Bob Newhart Show is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the United States.

Can I watch The Bob Newhart Show for free?

Not free in the United States right now. The Bob Newhart Show needs a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, or you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home.

What are the ratings for The Bob Newhart Show?

The Bob Newhart Show scores 7.5 on The Movie Database, 8.1 on IMDb, and 92 on Metacritic.

Who stars in The Bob Newhart Show?

The Bob Newhart Show stars Bob Newhart, Suzanne Pleshette, Bill Daily, Marcia Wallace, and Peter Bonerz. Lorenzo Music is the creator and David Davis is the creator.

How many seasons of The Bob Newhart Show are there?

The Bob Newhart Show has 6 seasons and 142 episodes, and is ended.

How long does it take to watch all of The Bob Newhart Show?

All 142 episodes of The Bob Newhart Show add up to about 59 hours 10 minutes at roughly 25 minutes each. At two hours a night that is about 30 evenings; at four hours a day it takes about 15 days.

What network is The Bob Newhart Show on?

The Bob Newhart Show airs on CBS, and is produced by MTM Enterprises.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.

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