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The Bob Newhart Show S3E11 — An American Family
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The Bob Newhart Show•Season 3•Episode 11

An American Family

8.1/10 · 158 votesNov 23, 1974

Ranked #1 of 24 in Season 3•+0.5 vs season avg

Discussion

Emily's plans for a wonderful turkey dinner go downhill when Bob's mother and Emily's father begin insulting one another the night before Thanksgiving.

Directed byPeter Bonerz
Written byCharlotte Brown
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Bob Newhart

Bob Newhart

Robert Hartley

Suzanne Pleshette

Suzanne Pleshette

Emily Hartley

Bill Daily

Bill Daily

Howard Borden

Marcia Wallace

Marcia Wallace

Carol Kester

Peter Bonerz

Peter Bonerz

Jerry Robinson

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Peter Bonerz

Peter Bonerz

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Charlotte Brown

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Episode Summary

"An American Family" is episode 11 of The Bob Newhart Show season 3. It scored 8.1/10 from 158 votes, ranking #1 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Peter Bonerz and written by Charlotte Brown, it aired on November 23, 1974.

Next: E12 · We Love You... Good-ByeBest of Season 3