Ep 8. A Crime Most Foul

Dr. Bob Hartley is back with another hilarious and heartwarming episode of The Bob Newhart Show. In season 5 episode 8, titled A Crime Most Foul, the focus is on Howard Borden (played by Bill Daily), Bob's quirky neighbor and best friend.

The episode begins with Bob and his wife Emily (played by Suzanne Pleshette) hosting a dinner party for their friends. Howard arrives late and seems to be acting a bit strange. He keeps checking his pockets and glancing at the door nervously. When asked if everything is okay, he brushes it off and says he's just running late because he had to file his taxes.

After dinner, the group settles in for a game of charades. Howard is paired up with Bob's receptionist Carol (played by Marcia Wallace), who he has a bit of a crush on. As they're acting out a clue, Howard accidentally knocks over a vase and it shatters on the floor. Everyone laughs it off and helps clean up the mess, but Howard looks even more nervous now.

Later that night, Howard shows up at Bob's apartment in a panic. He tells Bob and Emily that he accidentally took a valuable watch from the dinner party host's home. He insists that it was an honest mistake, and he didn't mean to steal it. Bob tries to calm Howard down and advises him to return the watch and explain what happened.

The next day, Howard shows up at Bob's office and tells him that he returned the watch, but the police are now involved. They want to question everyone who was at the dinner party, and Howard is a suspect in the theft. He swears he didn't steal the watch on purpose and begs Bob to help clear his name.

Bob reluctantly agrees to help, and he and Howard go to the police station to answer some questions. They meet with a detective who seems to be taking the case very seriously. He asks Howard a lot of questions about his whereabouts the night of the party and seems skeptical of his story. Bob jumps in to defend Howard, but the detective doesn't seem convinced.

As they leave the station, Bob tells Howard that he believes him, but he's not sure how they can prove his innocence. Howard tells Bob that he has an idea, but it's risky. He wants to break into the party host's home and search for evidence that will clear his name. Bob is hesitant, but Howard is desperate and convinces him to help.

That night, Bob and Howard sneak into the party host's home. They search frantically for any evidence that might help Howard's case. Just as they're about to give up, Howard finds a clue that could clear his name. They quickly leave the house, but as they're walking down the street, they realize they're being followed.

The episode ends on a cliffhanger as Bob and Howard realize they're in danger. Viewers will have to tune in to the next episode to see how this thrilling storyline unfolds.

Overall, season 5 episode 8 of The Bob Newhart Show is a classic example of the show's clever writing, witty humor, and heartwarming moments. Fans of the show will love seeing Howard in the spotlight and will be on the edge of their seats as the tension builds throughout the episode. New viewers will be hooked by the show's lovable characters and hilarious scenarios.