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The Longest Good-ByeThe Longest Good-ByeOpen episodeBob's old school friend Murdock is in town for a day to sell a complex giveaway item to a Chicago cereal company. Bob invites him to stay overnight at his home. The brief encounter stretches out to a week when Murdock can't make his business connections. He gradually takes over Bob's car, clothing, and most of his home life.
Here's Looking at You, KidHere's Looking at You, KidOpen episodeHoward insists on joining Bob and Emily's anniversary dinner at a fashionable Chicago restaurant in order to enlist their aid in popping the question to Ellen. But he chokes up in the clutch, and Bob is forced to do the proposing for him.
- Death of a FruitmanDeath of a FruitmanOpen episode
Bob's patients observe tradition by planning a surprise party to honor the fourth year of the group's therapy sessions. When an unseen member, a Mr. Gianelli, threatens to turn the party into a disaster, Bob kicks him out of the group. His decision meets with instant group approval until Mr. Gianelli dies under a ton of zucchini.
- Change is Gonna Do Me GoodChange is Gonna Do Me GoodOpen episode
Emily accuses Bob of being stuck in a middle-aged rut and challenges him to switch family responsibilities.
- The HeavyweightsThe HeavyweightsOpen episode
Bob and Emily invite Carol to share her "heavy" experiences with the "overweight workshop."
- Carol's WeddingCarol's WeddingOpen episode
A blind-date-initiated, 12-hour romance culminates in Carol Kester's civil marriage to a handsome travel agent.
- Shrinks Across the SeaShrinks Across the SeaOpen episode
Bob and Emily suffer international complications when they host a French psychologist in their home as part of a medical exchange program.
- What's It All About, Albert?What's It All About, Albert?Open episode
Bob is depressed by his seeming lack of success as a psychologist. He seeks help from his old college professor, who manages to heighten his despair by informing him that psychology is all nonsense.
- Who is Mr. X?Who is Mr. X?Open episode
Bob accepts a seemingly innocent invitation to appear as the guest on a TV discussion program. He winds up in the jaws of a dilemma when the show host turns out to have the disposition of a shark.
- Seemed Like a Good Idea at the TimeSeemed Like a Good Idea at the TimeOpen episode
Bob moves up in the world from the seventh to the tenth floor when he joins the firm of a swinging psychiatrist.
- Over the River and Through the WoodsOver the River and Through the WoodsOpen episode
It's a stag Thanksgiving for Bob when Emily flies off to join a family reunion, leaving Bob to share the holiday with his male buddies.
- Fathers and Sons and MothersFathers and Sons and MothersOpen episode
Bob suffers family problems when his mother becomes a houseguest and an elderly patient involves him in a parent-child vendetta.
- The ArticleThe ArticleOpen episode
When she's given an assignment to see what makes a bunch of doctors tick, inquiring news reporter Ellen Hartley gives Bob and his medical cohorts the tell-it-like-it-is treatment.
- A Matter of Vice-PrincipalA Matter of Vice-PrincipalOpen episode
Emily must contend with irate teachers, hamsters, and an escaped snake when she's unexpectedly upped to the position of school vice principal.
- Bob Has to Have His Tonsils Out, So He Spends Christmas Eve in the HospitalBob Has to Have His Tonsils Out, So He Spends Christmas Eve in the HospitalOpen episode
Christmas Eve finds Bob in the hospital with tonsillitis and an impending operation. Meanwhile, his friends are all suffering from an attack of Christmas-itis.
- No SaleNo SaleOpen episode
Bob becomes his patient's partner in a get-rich-quick real-estate venture.
- Carol at 6:01Carol at 6:01Open episode
Bob contends with a patient's delusion that her bingo game is fixed, staggers through a series of wild poker parties, and watches in wonder as his secretary slowly smothers under an attack of love.
- Warden Gordon BordenWarden Gordon BordenOpen episode
Howard's game-warden brother comes to Chicago to witness the mating of two whooping cranes—and stays to make a play for Howard's girlfriend.
- My Boy GuillermoMy Boy GuillermoOpen episode
Jerry Robinson's depression turns to instant joy when a globe-trotting ex-flame suddenly re-enters his life and proposes.
- Duke of DunkDuke of DunkOpen episode
A professional basketball team hires Bob to give a psychological assist to its superstar.
- Guaranteed Not to ShrinkGuaranteed Not to ShrinkOpen episode
Bob develops a unique psychological problem when his receptionist, Carol, decides to resume her college career and become a psychologist.
- Birth of a SalesmanBirth of a SalesmanOpen episode
The Hartleys are bombarded with legal hassles when Bob is sued by a shy patient and Emily decides to fight a parking ticket.
- The Boy Next DoorThe Boy Next DoorOpen episode
The Hartleys entertain Howard Borden's young son and hire a beauty queen as his babysitter.
- Peeper TwoPeeper TwoOpen episode
Cliff Murdock, Bob's old laugh-a-minute college buddy, affectionately known as The Peeper, pays a return visit.