Ep 5. Goodnight Nancy

Bob Newhart is an American sitcom that features a psychological patient named Bob (played by Bob Newhart) who struggles to balance his work as a psychologist while managing his own personal life. In season 1 episode 5, titled Goodnight Nancy, Bob faces new challenges in his practice and personal relationships.

The episode opens with a frustrated Bob who is upset with his latest patient, Nancy (played by Ann Morgan Guilbert). Nancy is an insomniac who has been seeing Bob for weeks, but she seems to be getting worse, not better. Bob tries various relaxation techniques, but nothing seems to be helping Nancy sleep through the night. This pesky issue is severely affecting her work, and she is at her wit's end.

Meanwhile, Jerry (Peter Bonerz), one of Bob's colleagues, is struggling to come up with a Halloween costume. Jerry's wife decides that he should dress up as Superman, but Jerry has other ideas. He ultimately decides to dress up as a giant eyeball, much to the amusement of Bob and Emily (Suzanne Pleshette), Bob's wife.

Back at the office, Bob is still struggling with Nancy's insomnia problem. As a last resort, he decides to prescribe her sleeping pills. However, Bob soon discovers that the pills he prescribed were already out of stock from the pharmacy. Bob knows this and needs to come up with another plan.

While Bob is trying to figure out what to do about Nancy's problem, Emily is struggling with her own issues. She decides to confront a neighbor about his noisy dog, but things quickly escalate into a heated argument. Emily tries to resolve the issue and realises that she might have acted out of line.

As the episode progresses, Bob finds out that Nancy's insomnia is caused by her repressed feelings about a former relationship. Bob talks to her and tries to help her open up. As Nancy starts to talk, the root of her problem finally becomes clear.

Meanwhile, Jerry is struggling to adapt to his new role as a giant eyeball. It's causing him visibility problems, and he keeps accidentally knocking things over. Bob and Emily are amused by his costume, and it serves as a light-hearted break from the show's heavier themes.

In the end, Bob successfully helps Nancy uncover the cause of her insomnia, and she is finally able to get a good night's sleep. Emily makes amends with her neighbor, and even Jerry is able to overcome his costume issues and have a little bit of fun.

Overall, season 1 episode 5 of The Bob Newhart Show, titled Goodnight Nancy, is about how patience and perseverance can help people overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges. The episode delves into some heavy themes about relationships and emotional repression. It also includes light-hearted moments that provide some much-needed comic relief. As always, Bob and his friends are charming, funny, and relatable, making this a must-watch episode.