George and Leo#Cast
{{Short description|American television sitcom (1997–98)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=March 2025}}
{{Infobox television
|image = George and leo11a.jpg
|caption =
|genre = Sitcom
|creator = Rob Long
Dan Staley
|writer = Phil Baker
Betsy Borns
Reid Harrison
Rob Long
Howard Margulies
Bob Sand
Aaron Shure
Dan Staley
Drew Vaupen
|director = James Burrows
Pamela Fryman
Michael Lessac
Philip Charles MacKenzie
Brian K. Roberts
|starring = Bob Newhart
Judd Hirsch
Jason Bateman
Bess Meyer
Robyn Lively
|composer = Christophe Beck
|country = United States
|language = English
|num_seasons = 1
|num_episodes = 22
|list_episodes =
|executive_producer = Rob Long
Dan Staley
|producer = Tim Berry
Stephen C. Grossman
|runtime = 22 minutes
|company = Staley-Long Productions
Paramount Television
|channel = CBS
|first_aired = {{Start date|1997|9|15}}
|last_aired = {{End date|1998|3|16}}
}}
George and Leo is an American sitcom television series starring Bob Newhart and Judd Hirsch that aired on CBS from September 15, 1997 to March 16, 1998.
Synopsis
Newhart and Hirsch starred as the respective title characters, widely divergent men who become in-laws when their children get married. George's (Newhart) son was played by Jason Bateman. Bess Meyer initially played Leo's (Hirsch) daughter, but was replaced after the first eight episodes by Robyn Lively. The series was set on Martha's Vineyard, where George owned a bookstore.
One episode, "The Cameo Show", featured guest appearances from many of the costars of Newhart's and Hirsch's previous sitcoms: The Bob Newhart Show, Taxi, Newhart, and Dear John. The series was cancelled after 22 episodes due to low ratings.
Cast
- Bob Newhart as George Stoody
- Judd Hirsch as Leonard "Leo" Wagonman
- Jason Bateman as Theodore "Ted" Stoody
- Bess Meyer as Casey Wagonman (Episodes 1–7)
- Robyn Lively as Casey Wagonman (Episodes 9–22)
- Jason Beghe as Ronald "Ron"
- Darryl Theirse as Ambrose
Guest stars
- Veronica Cartwright as Grace
- Dave Coulier as Father Rick
- Judy Geeson as Louise
- Alexondra Lee as Mandy
- Dinah Manoff as Vicki
- Julia Sweeney as Julia
- Dick Martin as Mr. Roberson
- Paul Willson as Michael
- Nora Dunn as Debi
Episodes
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{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 1
| Title = Pilot
| DirectedBy = James Burrows
| WrittenBy = Dan Staley & Rob Long
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1997|9|15}}
| Viewers = 13.78{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41385768/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Sept. 15–21)|date=September 24, 1997|work=The Los Angeles Times|access-date=November 12, 2023|via=Newspapers.com}}{{free access}}
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| EpisodeNumber = 2
| Title = The Wedding
| DirectedBy = Pamela Fryman
| WrittenBy ={{StoryTeleplay|t= Bob Sand}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1997|9|22}}
| Viewers = 12.41{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41307958/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Sept. 22–28)|date=October 1, 1997|work=The Los Angeles Times|access-date=November 12, 2023|via=Newspapers.com}}{{free access}}
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{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 3
| Title = The Bribe
| DirectedBy = Philip Charles MacKenzie
| WrittenBy ={{StoryTeleplay|t= Betsy Borns }}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1997|9|29}}
| Viewers = 13.11{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41301856/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Sept. 29–Oct. 5)|date=October 8, 1997|work=The Los Angeles Times|access-date=November 12, 2023|via=Newspapers.com}}{{free access}}
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{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 4
| Title = The Baby-Care Class
| DirectedBy = Philip Charles MacKenzie
| WrittenBy ={{StoryTeleplay|t= Reid Harrison }}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1997|10|6}}
| Viewers = 10.64{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41385682/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Oct. 6-12)|date=October 15, 1997|work=The Los Angeles Times|access-date=November 12, 2023|via=Newspapers.com}}{{free access}}
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{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 5
| Title = The Job
| DirectedBy = Pamela Fryman
| WrittenBy = Drew Vaupen & Phil Baker
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1997|10|13}}
| Viewers = 12.14{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41309132/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Oct. 13-19)|date=October 22, 1997|work=The Los Angeles Times|access-date=November 12, 2023|via=Newspapers.com}}{{free access}}
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{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 6
| Title = The Review
| DirectedBy = Brian K. Roberts
| WrittenBy = Howard Margulies
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1997|10|20}}
| Viewers = 11.38{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41386271/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Oct. 20-26)|date=October 29, 1997|work=The Los Angeles Times|access-date=November 12, 2023|via=Newspapers.com}}{{free access}}
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{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 7
| Title = The Halloween Show
| DirectedBy = Philip Charles MacKenzie
| WrittenBy = Bob Sand
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1997|10|27}}
| Viewers = 11.27{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41295054/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Oct. 27-Nov. 2)|date=November 5, 1997|work=The Los Angeles Times|access-date=November 12, 2023|via=Newspapers.com}}{{free access}}
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{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 8
| Title = The Cameo Show
| DirectedBy = Michael Lessac
| WrittenBy ={{StoryTeleplay|t= Aaron Shure }}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1997|11|3}}
| Viewers = 15.74{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41385906/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Nov. 3-9)|date=November 12, 1997|work=The Los Angeles Times|access-date=November 12, 2023|via=Newspapers.com}}{{free access}}
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{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 9
| Title = The Housekeeper
| DirectedBy = Michael Lessac
| WrittenBy ={{StoryTeleplay|t= Tom Anderson }}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1997|11|10}}
| Viewers = 11.95{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41313879/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Nov. 10-16)|date=November 19, 1997|work=The Los Angeles Times|access-date=November 12, 2023|via=Newspapers.com}}{{free access}}
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{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 10
| Title = The Witness
| DirectedBy = Michael Lessac
| WrittenBy ={{StoryTeleplay|t= Besty Borns }}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1997|11|17}}
| Viewers = 12.51{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41384655/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Nov. 17-23)|date=November 26, 1997|work=The Los Angeles Times|access-date=November 12, 2023|via=Newspapers.com}}{{free access}}
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{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 11
| Title = The Thanksgiving Show
| DirectedBy = James Burrows
| WrittenBy = Bob Sand
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1997|11|24}}
| Viewers = 10.78{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41310278/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Nov. 24-30)|date=December 3, 1997|work=The Los Angeles Times|access-date=November 12, 2023|via=Newspapers.com}}{{free access}}
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{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 12
| Title = The Smokers
| DirectedBy = Michael Lessac
| WrittenBy = Reid Harrison
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1997|12|8}}
| Viewers = 10.87{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41386380/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Dec. 8-14)|date=December 17, 1997|work=The Los Angeles Times|access-date=November 12, 2023|via=Newspapers.com}}{{free access}}
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{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 13
| Title = The Eggnog
| DirectedBy = James Burrows
| WrittenBy ={{StoryTeleplay|t= Aaron Shure }}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1997|12|15}}
| Viewers = 10.87{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41315246/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Dec. 15-21)|date=December 24, 1997|work=The Los Angeles Times|access-date=November 12, 2023|via=Newspapers.com}}{{free access}}
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{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 14
| Title = The Other Bookstore
| DirectedBy = Michael Lessac
| WrittenBy ={{StoryTeleplay|t= Reid Harrison }}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1998|1|5}}
| Viewers = 11.42{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41373787/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Jan. 5-11)|date=January 14, 1998|work=The Los Angeles Times|access-date=November 12, 2023|via=Newspapers.com}}{{free access}}
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{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 15
| Title = The Nine Wives of Leo Wagonman
| DirectedBy = Michael Lessac
| WrittenBy ={{StoryTeleplay|t= Bob Sand }}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1998|1|12}}
| Viewers = 12.56{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41371569/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Jan. 12-18)|date=January 21, 1998|work=The Los Angeles Times|access-date=November 12, 2023|via=Newspapers.com}}{{free access}}
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{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 16
| Title = The Teacher
| DirectedBy = Peter Baldwin
| WrittenBy ={{StoryTeleplay|t= Aaron Shure }}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1998|1|19}}
| Viewers = 10.83{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41308151/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Jan. 19-25)|date=January 28, 1998|work=The Los Angeles Times|access-date=November 12, 2023|via=Newspapers.com}}{{free access}}
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{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 17
| Title = The Poker Game
| DirectedBy = Michael Lessac
| WrittenBy ={{StoryTeleplay|t= Howard Margulies }}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1998|1|26}}
| Viewers = 9.98{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41302921/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Jan. 26–Feb. 1)|date=February 4, 1998|work=The Los Angeles Times|access-date=November 12, 2023|via=Newspapers.com}}{{free access}}
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{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 18
| Title = The Gift
| DirectedBy = Michael Lessac
| WrittenBy ={{StoryTeleplay|t= Larry Balmagia }}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1998|2|2}}
| Viewers = 11.66{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41316393/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Feb. 2-8)|date=February 11, 1998|work=The Los Angeles Times|access-date=November 12, 2023|via=Newspapers.com}}{{free access}}
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{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 19
| Title = The Nanny
| DirectedBy = Pamela Fryman
| WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s= Tom Anderson|t= Dan Staley & Rob Long}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1998|2|23}}
| Viewers = 12.24{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41373362/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Feb. 23-March 1)|date=March 4, 1998|work=The Los Angeles Times|access-date=November 12, 2023|via=Newspapers.com}}{{free access}}
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{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 20
| Title = The Massage: Part 1
| DirectedBy = Pamela Fryman
| WrittenBy ={{StoryTeleplay|t= Aaron Shure }}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1998|3|2}}
| Viewers = 10.80{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41373578/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (March 2–8)|date=March 11, 1998|work=The Los Angeles Times|access-date=November 12, 2023|via=Newspapers.com}}{{free access}}
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{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 21
| Title = The Massage: Part 2
| DirectedBy = Michael Lessac
| WrittenBy ={{StoryTeleplay|t= Aaron Shure }}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1998|3|9}}
| Viewers = 9.61{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41315318/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (March 9–15)|date=March 18, 1998|work=The Los Angeles Times|access-date=November 12, 2023|via=Newspapers.com}}{{free access}}
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{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 22
| Title = The Bongos
| DirectedBy = Michael Lessac
| WrittenBy ={{StoryTeleplay|t= Reid Harrison }}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1998|3|16}}
| Viewers = 9.26{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41370417/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (March 16–22)|date=March 25, 1998|work=The Los Angeles Times|access-date=November 12, 2023|via=Newspapers.com}}{{free access}}
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References
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External links
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Category:American English-language television shows
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