Bob

1992–1997 · Ended · 2 seasons · 33 episodes · Comedy · United States

Creator Bill Steinkellner, Cherie Steinkellner · Channel CBS · Starring Bob Newhart, Carlene Watkins, Cynthia Stevenson

Bob McKay is the creator of the 1950s comic book superhero "Mad-Dog". When a Senate sub-committee decided such reading material could corrupt young readers, Mad-Dog faded into oblivion, and Bob became a greeting card artist. Years later the American-Canadian Trans-Continental Communications Company buys the rights to the series, and Bob is offered a chance to revive Mad-Dog.
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Episodes

25 episodes · September 1992 – May 1993
  1. Episode 1: 1. Mad Dog ReturnsSeptember 18, 1992 · 30 min
    Bob Newhart stars as Bob McKay, a comic book artist whose super hero creation, Mad-Dog, makes an unexpected comeback.
  2. Episode 2: 2. Drawing a BlankSeptember 25, 1992 · 30 min
    Bob's new dream job at Ace Comic Books turns into a nightmare when he and his boss, Harlan Stone, draw a complete blank on their first day together as creative collaborators.
  3. Episode 3: 3. My Daughter, My FodderOctober 2, 1992 · 30 min
    Trisha smells a rat when she sees her boyfriend Matt with another woman eating a meatball sandwhich, but the real rodent may be Bob, when he incorporates her romantic problem into Mad-Dog's first storyline.
  4. Episode 4: 4. Penny for Your ThoughtsOctober 16, 1992 · 30 min
    Bob's first issue of ""Mad-Dog"" comic books may get the boot from Ace Comic Books toughest critic: Smitty, the shoe shine man. Mr. Terhorst sets up a ""focus group"" to critque Mad-Dog.
  5. Episode 5: 5. Terminate HerOctober 23, 1992 · 30 min
    Harlan hires his sexy girlfriend Shayla as the new colorist, but leaves it up to Bob to fire her.
  6. Episode 6: 6. P.C. or Not P.C.October 30, 1992 · 30 min
    Appalled by the exploitative nature of the comics depicting an unrealistic female image, Trisha inspires a feminine revolt her first day on the job at Bob's office.
Show 19 more episodes
  1. Episode 7: 7. A Streetcar Named Congress-DouglasNovember 6, 1992 · 30 min
    When Bob, Harlan, and Bob's comic buddies from the old days get together for a poker game, Bob's good luck ends when he discovers that his ""buddies"" are putting the moves on Kaye.
  2. Episode 8: 8. UnforgivenNovember 13, 1992 · 30 min
    Bob and Harlan and the rest of the crew go ballistic when they discover that Albie is responsible for the missing last page in the all-important first issue of Mad-Dog comics. Harlan fires Albie but later re-hires him when it turns out it was a good idea.
  3. Episode 9: 9. Mad Dog on 34th StreetNovember 20, 1992 · 30 min
    Bob's hopes for a happy Thanksgiving are deflated when his 70-foot-tall ""Mad-Dog"" balloon takes flight the night before the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
  4. Episode 10: 10. Stone in LoveDecember 4, 1992 · 30 min
    When Harlan and Shayla's love/hate relationship escalates to discussions of engagement and marriage, Bob finds himself caught in the middle and on a plane to Vegas.
  5. Episode 11: 11. The Lost EpisodeDecember 11, 1992 · 30 min
    After Bob's original issue of ""Mad-Dog"" is accidentally destroyed, Bob has a bizzare encounter with his number one fan, meanwhile the staff gets roped in by Trisha's jump-roping scheme.
  6. Episode 12: 12. A Christmas StoryDecember 21, 1992 · 30 min
    The McKay family seeks the true meaning of Christmas after Bob is caught plagiarizing and Trisha steals a spoon from Mr. Terhorst's cutlery collection during the company's holiday party.
  7. Episode 13: 13. La SorpresaJanuary 8, 1993 · 30 min
    Bob's surprise birthday bash becomes a tale of torture when he develops a migraine headache just before two flamenco dancers unleash their 'hell' on his new hardwood floor.
  8. Episode 14: 14. Bob and Kaye and Jerry and PattyJanuary 22, 1993 · 30 min
    The McKay family and the Fleisher family try to put things behind them as they meet for the first time since Jerry grabbed Kay's butt in an act of desperation. Unfortuanlly for Jerry, Bob says something to Patty; who had no idea that this had happened.
  9. Episode 15: 15. You Can't WinJanuary 29, 1993 · 30 min
    Bob and the "Mad-Dog" staff is nominated for the annual comic book awards, but Bob doesn't thank anyone afraid he'll forget someone.
  10. Episode 16: 16. Da GameFebruary 5, 1993 · 30 min
    Bob's invites his old friend George Wendt to watch the Superbowl on his new bigscreen television. Things go wrong when his some of the staff drops by and repeatedly refer to him as ""The Guy Who Plays Norm on Cheers.""
  11. Episode 17: 17. The Man Who Killed Mad DogFebruary 12, 1993 · 30 min
    Chad buys some old ""Mad-Dog"" comic books at a garage sale. The original owner of the comic books is Senator Wilkinson, who was chairman of a Senate subcommittee on the de-moralization of comic books and grilled Bob years earlier before the committee. Bob decides to pay Mr. Wilkinson a little visit.
  12. Episode 18: 18. The Phantom of AmCanTranConComCoMarch 5, 1993 · 30 min
    Trisha is dumped by her boyfriend Matt, but she finds romance with the mysterious Mr. Terhorst, Bob's Boss.
  13. Episode 19: 19. The Man Who Broke the Bank at Our Lady of Constant SorrowMarch 12, 1993 · 30 min
    Bob is suckered into a church fund raiser at Our Lady of Constant Sorrow. Things go awry when Bob arranges a casnio night.
  14. Episode 20: 20. I'm Getting Re-Married in the MorningApril 12, 1993 · 30 min
    Trisha plans a 25th anniversary celebration for her parents, but things turn sour when she wakes up to late, and the McKay's getted robbed on their way to Wisconsin.
  15. Episode 21: 21. Tell Them Willy Mammoth is HereApril 19, 1993 · 30 min
    There's a bright blue mastodon in Bob's life, meanwhile Trisha and Kathy becomes roomates and Albie movies in with the two girls and almost drives Trisha out.
  16. Episode 22: 22. Death of an Underwear SalesmanApril 26, 1993 · 30 min
    After breaking Bob's hand in a strange accident, underwear salesman Buzz Loudermilk lands a new job -- as a Mad-Dog comic book artist.
  17. Episode 23: 23. The EntertainerMay 3, 1993 · 30 min
    Trisha's throws a dinner party to try and impress her new good looking boyfriend, but the party turns into a disaster after Bob discovers glass in the Chicken Marsala.
  18. Episode 24: 24. Neighborhood WatchMay 10, 1993 · 30 min
    Bob and Kay's new neighbors are delightful, kind and generous. Just one problem...Mert Zucker works out in the nude every night and Bob can see him through his bedroom window.
  19. Episode 25: 25. Oh Where, Oh Where Has My Mad Dog Gone?May 17, 1993 · 30 min
    Bob and Harlan and the rest of the ""Mad-Dog"" team find themselves out of work after their company is suddenly bought out by a ruthless millionaire.

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Film and series details

EPISODE LENGTH
24 minutes
FIRST AIRED
September 18, 1992
LAST AIRED
March 23, 1997
PRODUCTION COMPANY
Paramount Television

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