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The Bob Newhart Show S3E24 — The Ceiling Hits Bob
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The Bob Newhart Show•Season 3•Episode 24

The Ceiling Hits Bob

8.1/10 · 132 votesMar 8, 1975

Ranked #2 of 24 in Season 3•+0.5 vs season avg

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Bob 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.

Directed byAlan Rafkin
Written byJay Tarses, Tom Patchett
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The Ceiling Hits Bob

Cast5

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

Crew3

Alan Rafkin

Alan Rafkin

Director

J

Jay Tarses

Writer

Tom Patchett

Tom Patchett

Writer

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Episode Summary

"The Ceiling Hits Bob" is episode 24 of The Bob Newhart Show season 3. It scored 8.1/10 from 132 votes, ranking #2 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Alan Rafkin and written by Jay Tarses, Tom Patchett, it aired on March 8, 1975.

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