Episode 1
Bill Moves On
30m
The news crew copes with the loss of their good friend, Bill, after he dies of a heart attack.
Episode credits
Directed by Tom CheronesWritten by Paul SimmsGuest stars Khandi Alexander, Roger Hewlett
TV series
NewsRadio
1995TV-PG5 seasons7.4 / 10
The office politics and interpersonal relationships among the staff of WNYX NewsRadio, New York's #2 news radio station.
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Synopsis
The office politics and interpersonal relationships among the staff of WNYX NewsRadio, New York's #2 news radio station.
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Episode 2
Meet The Max Louis
30m
Jon Lovitz joins the cast as Max Louis, hired because of a connection to Bill. The idea of "Y2K" wreaks havoc at the office.
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Directed by Tom CheronesWritten by Alan J. Higgins
Episode 3
Lucky Burger
30m
It comes out that Max doctored his resume; Lisa goes undercover at a restaurant.
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Directed by Tom CheronesWritten by Alan J. HigginsGuest stars David Anthony Higgins, Dan Martin
Episode 4
Noise
30m
Dave learns he has high blood pressure, causing Joe to install a sound machine. Matthew becomes motherly toward Max, after a conversation with Beth.
Episode credits
Directed by Tom CheronesWritten by Sam Johnson, Chris Marcil
Episode 5
Flowers for Matthew
30m
Joe creates a "smart drink" with extreme results; Lisa becomes Max's confidante.
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Directed by Tom CheronesWritten by Ron Weiner
Episode 6
Jail
30m
After a case of mistaken identity, Jimmy is sent to jail. His vice president, Johnny, takes over.
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Directed by Tom CheronesGuest stars Patrick Warburton, Langdon Bensing, David Basulto, Jeff Greenwald, Aaron Knight
Episode 7
The Lam
30m2.0 / 10
Lisa admits her attraction to Johnny; Dave must exploit their relationship to protect Jimmy.
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Directed by Tom CheronesWritten by Sam Johnson, Chris MarcilGuest stars Patrick Warburton, Spencer Garrett
Episode 8
Clash of the Titans
30m1.0 / 10
Jimmy is freed from prison, only to realize that Johnny has stolen his empire.
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Directed by Tom CheronesWritten by Josh LiebGuest stars Adam West, Patrick Warburton, Casey Sander, Julius Tennon
Episode 9
Boston
30m
Dave tries to tape a message for students at his alma mater; Lisa tries to cure her speech impediment.
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Directed by Tom CheronesWritten by Alan J. HigginsGuest stars Don Perry, Roger Fan
Episode 10
Spooky Rapping Crypt
30m
Beth wants to start profit-sharing; Matthew thinks of abuse after undergoing hypnosis.
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Directed by Tom Cherones
Episode 11
Stinkbutt
30m1.0 / 10
Dave fights to hang Joe and Beth's strange painting in the lobby; Matthew starts dressing like Lisa.
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Directed by Tom CheronesWritten by Drake SatherGuest stars Lee Chamberlin, Toby Huss
Episode 12
Apartment
30m
Dave and Lisa fight for an apartment, which Max decides he wants; Joe and Beth "fix up" the show's website.
Episode credits
Directed by Tom CheronesGuest stars Alaina Reed Hall, Meadow Williams
Episode 13
Towers
30m
Matthew's 30th birthday causes him to adopt the persona of an 18 year old. Lisa protests Jimmy's plan to build a 200 story skyscraper.
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Directed by Tom CheronesWritten by Alan J. HigginsGuest stars Reggie Currelley
Episode 14
Hair
30m
Jimmy's fear of hippies causes him to blow a big deal; Max and Beth spoil Lisa's dog.
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Directed by Tom CheronesWritten by Josh LiebGuest stars Dave Allen, Zaid Farid, Larry Edwards, Jodi Bianca Wise
Episode 15
Assistant
30m
Lisa's new assistant turns Joe and Dave into rivals; Max complains about the lack of sofa in the men's room.
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Directed by Tom CheronesWritten by Ron WeinerGuest stars Tiffani-Amber Thiessen
Episode 16
Wino
30m
The formerly evil Johnny Johnson returns to the station, now a homeless wino, to claim Lisa's hand in marriage. Lisa finds it hard to resist Johnny... despite his noxious odor.
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Directed by Tom CheronesWritten by Sam Johnson, Chris MarcilGuest stars Patrick Warburton, Alan Frazier
Episode 17
Wedding
30m
Lisa gets married to Johnny, despite Dave's attempt to talk her out of it.
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Directed by Tom CheronesGuest stars Patrick Warburton, Alan Frazier, Paul F. Tompkins, Jeb Barrows
Episode 18
Ploy
30m
Max pretends to quit to hopefully get Beth to beg him to stay. When the ploy fails, Dave has to swallow his pride to get Max back. Lisa's new hyphenated last name, Miller-Johnson, irks both Joe and Matthew.
Episode credits
Directed by Tom Cherones
Episode 19
Padded Suit
30m
Dave vents aggression on the staff, threatening to fire someone. Matthew wears a padded suit to learn Joe's karate-like martial art, Joe-jitsu. Mr. James leads a crusade against Mother's Day.
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Directed by Dave FoleyWritten by Ron Weiner
Episode 20
Freaky Friday
30m
Jimmy and Matthew switch places for a day, with life altering results. Dave bans Max from the breakroom.
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Directed by Tom CheronesWritten by Josh LiebGuest stars Wayne Federman, Judy Goldschmidt
Episode 21
Retirement
30m
Mr. James announces that he's selling the station and retiring to New Hampshire. Dave believes it's a ploy. Lisa organizes a retirement party to convince Mr. James to stay.
Episode credits
Directed by Tom CheronesWritten by Brian Kelley, Joe Furey
Episode 22
New Hampshire
30mfinale
Jimmy returns to finalize the sale of the station and tries to persuade one staff member to relocate to New Hampshire with him.
Episode credits
Directed by Tom CheronesWritten by Sam Johnson, Chris Marcil
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
More about NewsRadio
Cast
Dave FoleyDave Nelson
Maura TierneyLisa Miller
Stephen RootJimmy James
Andy DickMatthew Brock
Vicki LewisBeth
Joe RoganJoe Garrelli
Khandi AlexanderCatherine Duke
Phil HartmanBill McNealCredits
- Created by
- Paul Simms
- Written by
- Paul Simms, Josh Lieb, Joe Furey, Alan J. Higgins, Brian Kelley, Lew Morton, Chris Marcil, Sam Johnson, Drake Sather, Leslie Caveny, Ron Weiner
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 97
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
NBCUnited States- Brillstein-Grey EntertainmentUnited States
- 343United States
Columbia TriStar TelevisionUnited States
Columbia Pictures TelevisionUnited States- Brillstein-Grey CommunicationsUnited States
Themes
radiositcom
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