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  • NBC
  • Sep 23, 1998
  • NBC
  • Sep 23, 1998
NewsRadio

Summary "NewsRadio" showcases the hilarious antics of the whimsical #2 news radio station in New York City. The corral of characters are eccentric and witty, and they surprise each other with their back-and-forth banter. Their workplace humor also supplies an abundance of laughs amidst this unlikely bunch of colleagues.

Created By: Paul Simms

  • NBC
  • Sep 23, 1998
  • NBC
  • Sep 23, 1998
NewsRadio
Season 5
5 Seasons
Season Premiere: Sep 23, 1998
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Summary "NewsRadio" showcases the hilarious antics of the whimsical #2 news radio station in New York City. The corral of characters are eccentric and witty, and they surprise each other with their back-and-forth banter. Their workplace humor also supplies an abundance of laughs amidst this unlikely bunch of colleagues.

Created By: Paul Simms

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Episode 1 • Sep 23, 1998 • 22 m
Bill Moves On
After Bill's funeral, the staff deals with their grief. Catherine comes back to read some private messages as part of Bill's last will. Matthew wants to believe Bill is still alive and traveling the world.
Episode 2 • Oct 7, 1998 • 22 m
Meet the Max Louis
Episode 3 • Oct 14, 1998 • 23 m
Lucky Burger
Matthew does what he can to get Max fired. Lisa goes undercover to investigate a fast food restaurant.
Episode 4 • Oct 21, 1998 • 22 m
Noise
Episode 5 • Oct 28, 1998 • 22 m
Flowers for Matthew
Matthew becomes brilliant after drinking Joes Brain milkshake.
Episode 6 • Nov 4, 1998 • 22 m
Jail
Episode 7 • Nov 11, 1998 • 22 m
The Lam
Episode 8 • Nov 24, 1998 • 22 m
Clash of the Titans
After beating the D.B. Cooper case in court, Mr. James returns to the station to find he cannot get rid of Johnny Johnson, who was made CEO in Mr. James' absence. Now the staff and Mr. James must find a way to win back Jimmy's empire.
Episode 9 • Dec 9, 1998 • 23 m
Boston
Max tries to help Lisa with a supposed speech impediment, but accidentally uncovers her hidden Boston accent. Dave offers to do an inspiring video message for an old teacher's students.
Episode 10 • Dec 15, 1998 • 22 m
Spooky Rapping Crypt
Beth and Mr. James clash over employee profit-sharing. After undergoing hypnosis, Matthew believes he endured Satanic ritual abuse from Lisa.
Episode 11 • Jan 5, 1999 • 23 m
Stinkbutt
Joe and Beth paint a self-expression mural in the lobby. Max insists that Mr. James' security consultant is an impostor. Matthew wears the same outfit as Lisa to the office.
Episode 12 • Jan 12, 1999 • 23 m
Apartment
Episode 13 • Feb 2, 1999 • 23 m
Towers
Episode 14 • Feb 9, 1999 • 22 m
Hair
Episode 15 • Feb 16, 1999 • 23 m
Assistant
Episode 16 • Feb 23, 1999 • 22 m
Wino
Matthew finds Mr. James' evil nemesis who almost put him away in Federal prison and stole his company, Johnny Johnson, a homeless wino living in a subway station. Johnny claims to no longer be evil and seeks to still marry Lisa.
Episode 17 • Mar 2, 1999 • 23 m
Wedding
During Lisa and Johnny's wedding, which Dave strongly opposes, Johnny is arrested for theft. Lisa must decide whether to stay married to him.
Episode 18 • Mar 9, 1999 • 23 m
Ploy
Max threatens to quit, but nobody takes him serious since Beth tells them it's just a ploy to get her to go out with him. Lisa wants to hybrid her last name with Johnny's last name, but most of the staff has different ideas.
Episode 19 • Apr 13, 1999 • 23 m
Padded Suit
Episode 20 • Apr 20, 1999 • 22 m
Freaky Friday
Matthew and Mr. James switch jobs for a day, Dave bans Max from the kitchen, Beth tries to avoid debt collector.
Episode 21 • Apr 27, 1999 • 30 m
Retirement
Episode 22 • May 4, 1999 • 23 m
New Hampshire
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Jun 27, 2013
While Hartman's comic mastery is sorely missed, Lovitz has earned his share of laughs with familiar tics and offbeat timing.
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