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The Bob Newhart Show - S05E05 - The Great Rent Strike
 

The Bob Newhart Show season 5 episode 5

The Great Rent Strike

 
The Hartley apartment becomes a hot and cold battleground when the good doctor declares psychological warfare on his landlord.
 
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The Bob Newhart Show / S05E05 : The Great Rent Strike
Season 5, Episode 5 | Aired on October 23, 1976 | TV-G | 25 min. | CBS
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  • The Bob Newhart Show - Episode 1 - Enter Mrs. Peeper
    Episode 1
    Enter Mrs. Peeper
  • The Bob Newhart Show - Episode 2 - Caged Fury
    Episode 2
    Caged Fury
  • The Bob Newhart Show - Episode 3 - Some of My Best Friends Are...
    Episode 3
    Some of My Best Friends Are...
  • The Bob Newhart Show - Episode 4 - Still Crazy After All These Years
    Episode 4
    Still Crazy After All These Years
  • The Bob Newhart Show - Episode 5 - The Great Rent Strike
    Episode 5
    The Great Rent Strike
  • The Bob Newhart Show - Episode 6 - Et Tu, Carol?
    Episode 6
    Et Tu, Carol?
  • The Bob Newhart Show - Episode 7 - Send This Boy to Camp
    Episode 7
    Send This Boy to Camp
  • The Bob Newhart Show - Episode 8 - A Crime Most Foul
    Episode 8
    A Crime Most Foul
  • The Bob Newhart Show - Episode 9 - The Slammer
    Episode 9
    The Slammer
  • The Bob Newhart Show - Episode 10 - Jerry's Retirement
    Episode 10
    Jerry's Retirement
  • The Bob Newhart Show - Episode 11 - Here's to You, Mrs. Robinson
    Episode 11
    Here's to You, Mrs. Robinson
  • The Bob Newhart Show - Episode 12 - Breaking Up is Hard to Do
    Episode 12
    Breaking Up is Hard to Do
  • The Bob Newhart Show - Episode 13 - Making Up is the Thing to Do
    Episode 13
    Making Up is the Thing to Do
  • The Bob Newhart Show - Episode 14 - Love is the Blindest
    Episode 14
    Love is the Blindest
  • The Bob Newhart Show - Episode 15 - The Ironwood Experience
    Episode 15
    The Ironwood Experience
  • The Bob Newhart Show - Episode 16 - Of Mice and Men
    Episode 16
    Of Mice and Men
  • The Bob Newhart Show - Episode 17 - Halls of Hartley
    Episode 17
    Halls of Hartley
  • The Bob Newhart Show - Episode 18 - The Heartbreak Kidd
    Episode 18
    The Heartbreak Kidd
  • The Bob Newhart Show - Episode 19 - Death Be My Destiny
    Episode 19
    Death Be My Destiny
  • The Bob Newhart Show - Episode 20 - Taxation Without Celebration
    Episode 20
    Taxation Without Celebration
  • The Bob Newhart Show - Episode 21 - Desperate Sessions
    Episode 21
    Desperate Sessions
  • The Bob Newhart Show - Episode 22 - The Mentor
    Episode 22
    The Mentor
  • The Bob Newhart Show - Episode 23 - Shrinking Violence
    Episode 23
    Shrinking Violence
  • The Bob Newhart Show - Episode 24 - You're Having My Hartley
    Episode 24
    You're Having My Hartley

The Bob Newhart Show season 5 episode 5 Recap and FAQ

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Episode Summary

In a comically overheated apartment, Bob and Emily navigate a broken thermostat, leading to playful banter and failed cooling strategies. Their situation worsens with unresponsive landlord interactions, prompting Bob to consider a tenant-led rent strike with advice from Elliot Carlin. As temperatures inexplicably plummet, the couple grapples with the new cold, uniting the tenants in a humorous struggle against their living conditions. The twist comes when Carlin buys the building, promising repairs with a blend of skepticism and hope among the tenants. The episode closes on their ongoing, albeit lighthearted, domestic challenges.

Full Episode S05E05 Recap

### Opening Scene: Bedroom Banter - Emily and Bob discuss the unbearable heat in their bedroom, comparing it to an oven. - They joke about the cold weather outside and their failed attempts to adjust the thermostat. - Emily suggests opening a window, but Bob dismisses the idea due to the freezing outdoor temperature. ### The Broken Thermostat - Bob attempts to fix the broken thermostat with no success, leading to a call to their landlord. - Their conversation is filled with humor about the malfunctioning apartment amenities, including a broken shower drain. ### Landlord Troubles - Bob's attempt to contact the landlord results in encountering a recording, highlighting ongoing maintenance issues. - The couple considers alternative ways to cool down, humorously suggesting sleeping in the nude, which Emily immediately rejects. ### The Heat Escalates - The heat worsens, melting items in the closet and prompting Bob to consider writing a complaint letter. - A humorous exchange between Bob, Carol, and Jerry about Carol's typing skills and the dysfunctional "S" key. ### A Plan to Address the Heat - Bob consults Elliot Carlin for advice on dealing with the landlord, leading to the suggestion of a rent strike. - Bob's efforts to organize a rent strike meet with humor and reluctance from neighbors, emphasizing the apartment's communal dissatisfaction. ### The Temperature Plummets - The episode takes a turn as the heat problem suddenly becomes an extreme cold issue, with characters humorously adjusting to the new problem. - The communal effort to address the temperature extremes underscores the tenants' camaraderie and shared challenges. ### The Rent Strike - Bob's persistence in addressing the apartment issues leads to humorous interactions with the landlord and fellow tenants. - The narrative highlights the quirky, yet supportive relationships among the characters as they navigate their living conditions. ### Resolution: A Change in Ownership - The revelation that Elliot Carlin has purchased the building adds a twist, with promises to address the maintenance issues. - The episode concludes with a humorous yet hopeful outlook on future improvements under the new ownership. ### Closing Scene: Ongoing Complaints - Despite some resolutions, the characters continue to deal with minor inconveniences, maintaining the episode's light-hearted tone. - The episode ends with the characters attempting to adapt to their imperfect environment, showcasing their resilience and humor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the bedroom so hot?

The thermostat is broken, making the bedroom unbearably hot.

What is Bob and Emily's solution to the heat?

They humorously consider sleeping in the nude and imagining colder climates, but ultimately fail to cool down.

What issues are present in the apartment?

Beyond the broken thermostat, the apartment has a non-functional shower drain and windows that won't open.

How do Bob and Emily try to contact their landlord?

They attempt to call the landlord but only receive a recording.

What does Bob consider doing about the apartment's condition?

Bob considers writing a complaint letter to the landlord about the maintenance issues.

What advice does Elliot Carlin give to Bob?

Carlin suggests organizing a rent strike to pressure the landlord into making repairs.

How do the tenants react to the idea of a rent strike?

The tenants are humorous and reluctant, with varying degrees of support for the strike.

What new problem arises after the heat issue?

The apartment becomes extremely cold, presenting a new set of challenges for the tenants.

Who becomes the new owner of the building?

Elliot Carlin purchases the building and becomes the new landlord.

What improvements does the new owner promise?

Carlin promises to address and fix the maintenance issues, including the heat, shower, and elevator.

Do the tenants believe the new landlord will make the promised improvements?

The tenants are skeptical but hopeful that the new ownership will lead to positive changes.

How does the episode end?

The episode ends with the tenants still facing minor inconveniences but with a humorous outlook on their situation.

 
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