The misadventures of an author-turned-innkeeper and his friends in rural Vermont.
Genre: Comedy
Cast:Bob Newhart , Mary Frann , Tom Poston , Julia Duffy , Peter Scolari , William Sanderson , Tony Papenfuss , John Voldstad , Steven Kampmann , William Lanteau , Thomas Hill , Jennifer Holmes , Todd Susman , Ralph Manza , Jeff Doucette , Fred Applegate , Rebecca York , Kathy Kinney
When a 16 year old guest at the Stratford develops a crush on her, Joanna has a hard time turning him down.
Larry, Darryl, and Darryl have their relationship turned upside down when Larry discovers he isn't the oldest brother.
Dick and Joanna's new friends decide to open an inn right next door, and it ends up being such a success, it steals all the Stratford's business.
George's 40-year high school reunion gives him the chance to admit his feelings to an old crush.
Michael steals an idea for a new program from a new student at his television production class.
Stephanie panics when she discovers she's no longer "blossoming". It takes Larry, Darryl, and Darryl's sage advice to break her depression. George buys blue jeans.
It's Halloween, and the townspeople believe the town is about to be invaded by aliens.
When their relationship hits a rut due to a series of boring dates, Michael and Stephanie seek help from a couples therapist who advises them to break up.
When Michael and Stephanie decide to get married in order to return a spark to their stagnant relationship, Dick, Michael's Best Man, has reservations about how seriously they are are taking the marriage.
Dick hosts a telethon to rescue the financially strapped WPIV.
When Joanna is asked to be a tour guide at the local museum, she asks Dick to write her a speech about the history of Vermont, but he delivers one filled with terrible jokes. Meanwhile, George agrees to lead Darryl and Darryl around while Larry is away on vacation.
Dick encourages Officer Shifflet to go on strike for a raise, but when the town makes due without a policeman, Dick feels guilty and hires Shifflet to work at the Stratford.
Larry, Darryl, and Darryl decide to adopt a child, but when the only one the adoption agency will give them is a 17-year old, they try to cram a lifetime of parenting into one month.
Stephanie becomes friends with Buffy Denver, Dick's annoying former co-host.
A vindictive critic in the local newspaper targets Dick's performance on Vermont Today, while Larry, Darryl, and Darryl create a sensation when they find a pancake that looks like Paul Anka's head.
Dissatisfied with his life as a handyman, George quits to become a used car salesman. Meanwhile, Michael and Stephanie build a "Snow Steph" on the Stratford's front lawn but are horrified when it begins to melt.
George spots the Great White Buck, which legend says brings luck to the town, but disaster strikes when Dick kills it with his car. Meanwhile, a persistent guest pursues Stephanie.
Michael puts a home shopping program on Channel 8.
Dick and Michael attend a conference in New Orleans in order to sell Vermont Today into syndication, and an executive wants to buy it, provided Michael sleeps with her.
As the Stratford awaits its 5000th customer, Dick is thrilled to learn he'll be working with a famous illustrator on his next book, but when he meets her, he can't stand her.
Dick, George, Stephanie, Michael, and Larry all have a series of strange dreams.
Michael takes over as producer of WPIV's nightly news, but his new informed outlook on life drives a wedge between him and Stephanie. Meanwhile, George announces he has given up on being a Red Sox fan.
Joanna becomes upset when she and Dick audition for the town's new glee club but only Dick is accepted.
George begins dating a new woman, but her ex-boyfriend threatens to beat him up.