Ratings
Newhart was a solid ratings winner finishing six out of eight seasons in the Nielsen top 25 at its highest rating of number 12 for two consecutive seasons from 1986 to 1988. Despite not finishing in the top 30 for its last two seasons Bob Newhart stated in an interview with the Archive of American Television that CBS was satisfied enough with the show's ratings to renew it for a ninth season in 1990. However, Newhart, who was anxious to move onto other projects, declined the offer, promising CBS that he would develop a new series for the network, which he was under contract to do. This resulted in the 1992 series Bob which lasted for two seasons.
| Season | Rank | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1982–1983 | No. 12 | 20.0 (Tied with The Jeffersons) |
| 1983–1984 | No. 23 | 18.0 |
| 1984–1985 | No. 16 | 18.4 |
| 1985–1986 | 19.6 | |
| 1986–1987 | No. 12 | 19.5 |
| 1987–1988 | No. 25 | 16.5 |
| 1988–1989 | Not in the Top 30 | |
| 1989–1990 | ||
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