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The Bob Newhart Show S3E8 — Brutally Yours, Bob Hartley
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The Bob Newhart Show•Season 3•Episode 8

Brutally Yours, Bob Hartley

7.8/10 · 129 votesNov 2, 1974

Ranked #5 of 24 in Season 3•+0.2 vs season avg

Discussion

Having preached honesty in relationships to his patients, Bob decides to follow his own advice. Immediately he offends two dinner guests and starts an argument with Emily.

Directed byAlan Rafkin
Written byJohn Rappaport
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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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Alan Rafkin

Alan Rafkin

Director

J

John Rappaport

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Brutally Yours, Bob Hartley" is episode 8 of The Bob Newhart Show season 3. It scored 7.8/10 from 129 votes, ranking #5 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Alan Rafkin and written by John Rappaport, it aired on November 2, 1974.

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