Unfriendly Persuasion

Name: Unfriendly Persuasion
Genre: Comedy
Released: February 2, 1987
Cast: Bob Newhart, Tom Poston, Mary Frann, Julia Duffy, Peter Scolari

Newhart: Season 5: Episode 17

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Episode Details & Credits

CBS | Air Date: February 2, 1987

Starring: Bob Newhart, Tom Poston, Mary Frann, Julia Duffy, Peter Scolari

Summary: George tells Stephanie they are no longer friends after she goes shopping instead of fulfilling a promise to help him pick out clothes for a dance. Joanna reveals she has an intense fear of eye doctors.

Creator: Barry Kemp

Genre(s): Comedy

Season 5 Episodes

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S5:E24. Much to Do Without Muffin
Air Date: April 13, 1987
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S5:E23. Good-Bye and Good Riddance, Mr. Chips
Air Date: April 6, 1987
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S5:E22. Harris Ankles PIV for Web Post
Air Date: March 16, 1987

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 8

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- Season 8 Overview
  Air Date: September 18, 1989
Season 7

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- Season 7 Overview
  Air Date: October 24, 1988
Season 6

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- Season 6 Overview
  Air Date: September 14, 1987
Season 5

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- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: September 29, 1986
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  S5:E24. Much to Do Without Muffin
  Air Date: April 13, 1987
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  S5:E23. Good-Bye and Good Riddance, Mr. Chips
  Air Date: April 6, 1987
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  S5:E22. Harris Ankles PIV for Web Post
  Air Date: March 16, 1987
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  S5:E21. Night Moves
  Air Date: March 9, 1987
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  S5:E20. Fun with Dick and Joanna
  Air Date: February 23, 1987
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  S5:E19. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Loudon
  Air Date: February 16, 1987
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  S5:E18. Jail, Jail, the Gang's All Here
  Air Date: February 9, 1987
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  S5:E17. Unfriendly Persuasion
  Air Date: February 2, 1987
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  S5:E16. Chimes They Are a Changin'
  Air Date: January 26, 1987
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  S5:E15. It's My Party and I'll Die if I Want To
  Air Date: January 19, 1987
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  S5:E14. First of the Belles
  Air Date: January 12, 1987
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  S5:E13. Love Letters in the Mud
  Air Date: January 5, 1987
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  S5:E12. Saturday in New York with George
  Air Date: December 22, 1986
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  S5:E11. Everybody Ought to Have a Maid
  Air Date: December 15, 1986
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  S5:E10. Sweet and Sour Charity
  Air Date: December 8, 1986
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  S5:E9. Utley, Can You Spend a Dime
  Air Date: December 1, 1986
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  S5:E8. Thanksgiving for the Memories
  Air Date: November 24, 1986
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  S5:E7. My Two and Only
  Air Date: November 17, 1986
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  S5:E6. Desperately Desiring Susan (2)
  Air Date: November 3, 1986
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  S5:E5. Desperately Desiring Susan (1)
  Air Date: October 27, 1986
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  S5:E4. High Fidelity
  Air Date: October 20, 1986
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  S5:E3. Dick the Kid
  Air Date: October 13, 1986
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  S5:E2. Camp Stephanie
  Air Date: October 6, 1986
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  S5:E1. Co-Hostess Twinkie
  Air Date: September 29, 1986
Season 4

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- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: September 30, 1985
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: October 15, 1984
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: October 17, 1983
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: October 25, 1982