# George and Leo

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

| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | Viewers (millions) |
| 1 | "Pilot" | James Burrows | Dan Staley & Rob Long | September 15, 1997 (1997-09-15) | 13.78 |
| 2 | "The Wedding" | Pamela Fryman | Teleplay by : Bob Sand | September 22, 1997 (1997-09-22) | 12.41 |
| 3 | "The Bribe" | Philip Charles MacKenzie | Teleplay by : Betsy Borns | September 29, 1997 (1997-09-29) | 13.11 |
| 4 | "The Baby-Care Class" | Philip Charles MacKenzie | Teleplay by : Reid Harrison | October 6, 1997 (1997-10-06) | 10.64 |
| 5 | "The Job" | Pamela Fryman | Drew Vaupen & Phil Baker | October 13, 1997 (1997-10-13) | 12.14 |
| 6 | "The Review" | Brian K. Roberts | Howard Margulies | October 20, 1997 (1997-10-20) | 11.38 |
| 7 | "The Halloween Show" | Philip Charles MacKenzie | Bob Sand | October 27, 1997 (1997-10-27) | 11.27 |
| 8 | "The Cameo Show" | Michael Lessac | Teleplay by : Aaron Shure | November 3, 1997 (1997-11-03) | 15.74 |
| 9 | "The Housekeeper" | Michael Lessac | Teleplay by : Tom Anderson | November 10, 1997 (1997-11-10) | 11.95 |
| 10 | "The Witness" | Michael Lessac | Teleplay by : Besty Borns | November 17, 1997 (1997-11-17) | 12.51 |
| 11 | "The Thanksgiving Show" | James Burrows | Bob Sand | November 24, 1997 (1997-11-24) | 10.78 |
| 12 | "The Smokers" | Michael Lessac | Reid Harrison | December 8, 1997 (1997-12-08) | 10.87 |
| 13 | "The Eggnog" | James Burrows | Teleplay by : Aaron Shure | December 15, 1997 (1997-12-15) | 10.87 |
| 14 | "The Other Bookstore" | Michael Lessac | Teleplay by : Reid Harrison | January 5, 1998 (1998-01-05) | 11.42 |
| 15 | "The Nine Wives of Leo Wagonman" | Michael Lessac | Teleplay by : Bob Sand | January 12, 1998 (1998-01-12) | 12.56 |
| 16 | "The Teacher" | Peter Baldwin | Teleplay by : Aaron Shure | January 19, 1998 (1998-01-19) | 10.83 |
| 17 | "The Poker Game" | Michael Lessac | Teleplay by : Howard Margulies | January 26, 1998 (1998-01-26) | 9.98 |
| 18 | "The Gift" | Michael Lessac | Teleplay by : Larry Balmagia | February 2, 1998 (1998-02-02) | 11.66 |
| 19 | "The Nanny" | Pamela Fryman | Story by : Tom Anderson Teleplay by : Dan Staley & Rob Long | February 23, 1998 (1998-02-23) | 12.24 |
| 20 | "The Massage: Part 1" | Pamela Fryman | Teleplay by : Aaron Shure | March 2, 1998 (1998-03-02) | 10.80 |
| 21 | "The Massage: Part 2" | Michael Lessac | Teleplay by : Aaron Shure | March 9, 1998 (1998-03-09) | 9.61 |
| 22 | "The Bongos" | Michael Lessac | Teleplay by : Reid Harrison | March 16, 1998 (1998-03-16) | 9.26 |