Ep 1. Pirate Pete

Bob Newhart stars in the fourth season premiere of his hit comedy series "Newhart" in an episode titled "Pirate Pete." The episode begins with Bob and his wife Joanna (played by Mary Frann) enjoying a quiet evening at their Vermont inn, with plans to take a much-needed vacation the following day. However, their plans are derailed when a stranger named Charlie (played by Judd Hirsch) arrives at the inn claiming to be a pirate who has been searching for his lost treasure for decades.

Despite Bob's initial skepticism, he begins to believe Charlie's story when he discovers a map hidden in an antique trunk. The map leads them on a wild goose chase around the inn and the surrounding countryside, with Charlie steadfastly convinced that the treasure is buried somewhere nearby. Along the way, they encounter a group of young campers, a group of hippies, and a sassy old woman who claims to have seen the treasure herself.

As the search for the treasure continues, Bob becomes increasingly exasperated with Charlie's seemingly insane behavior, leading to a series of hilarious mishaps and misunderstandings. Meanwhile, Joanna becomes increasingly fascinated by the pirate's story and begins to believe that there may be some truth to his claims.

In the climactic scene, Bob, Joanna, and Charlie finally uncover the treasure, only to discover that it is not a chest full of gold and jewels as they expected, but rather a collection of old books and manuscripts. While Charlie is initially disappointed, he soon realizes that the true treasure was the thrill of the chase and the friendships he formed along the way.

"Newhart" was a beloved sitcom that ran from 1982 to 1990 and was a spin-off of Bob Newhart's earlier sitcom "The Bob Newhart Show." The series followed Newhart as he played a successful writer named Dick Loudon who moves with his wife from New York City to a small town in Vermont to run a historic inn. Over the course of eight seasons, the show became known for its quirky characterizations and clever writing, earning multiple Emmy nominations and a devoted fan base.

"Newhart" was particularly notable for its season finale, which is considered one of the greatest in television history. In the finale, it is revealed that the entire series had taken place inside the dreams of Newhart's character from "The Bob Newhart Show," a twist that shocked audiences and cemented the show's place in television history.