Ep 4. Somebody Down Here Likes Me

The Bob Newhart Show season 2 episode 4, titled "Somebody Down Here Likes Me," follows the everyday life of Bob Hartley, a psychologist who resides in Chicago. In this episode, Bob's job is to counsel Jerry, a depressed patient who is desperate for love, after his girlfriend breaks up with him. Bob's warm counseling, however, starts to confuse and concern Jerry, who begins to believe that Bob is romantically interested in him instead.

Meanwhile, Bob's wife Emily is busy preparing for a gift exchange party at their home. She bakes cookies and decorates the house, but when a blizzard forces her guests to cancel, Emily is left with an abundance of cookies and decorations, and no one to share them with. As a result, she decides to bring the excess treats to Bob's office as a surprise for him and his patients.

Back at the office, Bob continues to see Jerry, who is now convinced that Bob is in love with him. He becomes increasingly paranoid about Bob's every move, leading to an awkward and hilarious encounter during a couples therapy session with Bob's other patient, Ray and his wife. The situation spirals out of control as Jerry's delusion intensifies, leading Bob to resort to drastic measures to help Jerry face reality.

Meanwhile, Emily's surprise doesn't go according to plan when she discovers that Bob's patients have already eaten all of the cookies. However, as everyone starts to leave for the day, they excitedly compliment Emily on her decorations, expressing their appreciation for her thoughtfulness. Emily's mood is lifted and she is overjoyed with the knowledge that her efforts were appreciated after all.

Overall, "Somebody Down Here Likes Me" is a charming and funny episode that highlights the everyday struggles we all face- from work to relationships and everything in between. Bob Newhart's dry wit and comedic timing is on full display, making this episode a delight to watch from start to finish.