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The office politics and interpersonal relationships among the staff of WNYX NewsRadio, New York's #2 news radio station.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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The office politics and interpersonal relationships among the staff of WNYX NewsRadio, New York's #2 news radio station.
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Episode 1
Beth takes erotic photographs of herself to energize her relationship with her boyfriend. Joe boobytraps the refrigerator when someone continually steals his daily gelato.
Directed by Alan MyersonWritten by Paul SimmsGuest stars Kyle T. Heffner, Chris Kattan, Neal Lerner, Steve Susskind, Stan Cahill
Episode 2
Jimmy gives Beth and Matthew a new product, a 'goofy ball', to test. Lisa decides it's time to tell Mr. James about her fling with Dave. Bill buys a stun gun from Joe when he fears he's being stalked.
Directed by Alan MyersonWritten by Paul SimmsGuest stars Alison Brahe, Dennis Miller, Wendy Hamilton, Elisabeth Sjoli
Episode 3
The staff is overly sentimental when Dave catches 'Mike', the office rat.
Directed by Alan MyersonWritten by Lew Morton, Paul SimmsGuest stars Mike Starr, Marcelo Tubert
Episode 4
Dave and Lisa have a fight after Dave calls her the 'b-word'. Beth manipulates the two into 'coming out' in front of the whole staff. Catherine finds out Bill's real first name.
Directed by Peter BonerzWritten by Paul Simms
Episode 5
Jimmy brings in a psychiatrist when the staff is stressed out.
Directed by Michael LembeckGuest stars John Ritter
Episode 6
Beth and her copycat friend fight for Matthew. Bill is plagued by security guards who refuse to let him enter the building without his ID.
Directed by Michael LembeckWritten by Brian Kelley, Josh LiebGuest stars Tone Loc, Toby Huss, Bebe Neuwirth
Episode 7
Bill is approached with a book deal to write his autobiography.
Directed by Michael LembeckWritten by Joe Furey
Episode 8
Dave gives Matthew an in-name-only promotion to coordinating producer. Lisa looks for a temporary job as an MTV news anchor. Jimmy announces he's getting married and asks for help finding a wife.
Directed by James BurrowsWritten by Paul SimmsGuest stars Natalija Nogulich, Frank Bello, Scott Ian, John Bush
Episode 9
Bill's new cane, which he carries for no particular reason, annoys Dave. After it's stolen, Dave is the target of Bill's wrath. Jimmy's all-night office brainstorm stokes Dave and Lisa's competitive fires. Matthew and Joe get on each other's nerves.
Directed by Alan MyersonGuest stars Jane Lynch, Daniel Passer
Episode 10
Matthew is upset when he realizes Mr. James gave everyone except him a new convertible for Christmas. Meanwhile Bill is stalked by a homicidal Santa Claus.
Directed by James BurrowsWritten by Lew MortonGuest stars Tone Loc, Toby Huss, David Anthony Higgins
Episode 11
Jimmy negotiates with a media conglomerate to sell the station so he can meet with their attractive representative. Matthew handcuffs himself to a chair to protest a sale, while the rest of the staff schemes up ways to keep their jobs.
Directed by Tom CheronesWritten by Lew Morton, Brian Kelley, Leslie CavenyGuest stars Maureen Mueller
Episode 12
Dave accidentally overhears the entire staff mocking and insulting him. Jimmy tries to lift Dave's spirits.
Directed by James BurrowsWritten by Brian Kelley
Episode 13
Dave introduces Bill at a Broadcasting Society event after taking speaking lessons from Bill. Matthew learns about gambling from Joe, falling $20,000 into debt.
Directed by Paul SimmsWritten by Leslie Caveny, Alan J. Higgins, Joe FureyGuest stars Steve Susskind
Episode 14
Mr. James disrupts the office with his early April Fools' Day practical jokes. Bill is interviewed by a Wall Street Journal reporter. Lisa and Matthew compete for the right to cover the New Hampshire primary.
Directed by Tom CheronesWritten by Lew Morton, Sam Johnson, Chris Marcil, Joe FureyGuest stars John Posey, Tom Chick, Gerry Gibson
Episode 15
Bill enlists Joe and Matthew's support to try to convince his girlfriend that he's British. Beth tries to sell 'Fat Albert'-style hats to a department store. Lisa uses Mr. James’ negotiating tips to ask Dave for a raise.
Directed by James BurrowsWritten by Lew Morton, Josh Lieb, Paul Simms, Joe FureyGuest stars George Hamilton, Lynnda Ferguson, Herschel Sparber
Episode 16
Joe does an admirable job filling in for an ill Catherine, much to Bill's dismay. Beth dates Mr. James' nephew who is a depressed motivational speaker, in a form of a magician.
Written by Brian KelleyGuest stars David Cross
Episode 17
Dave is jealous when Lisa constantly talks to her ex-boyfriend. Joe is the facilitator in a practical joke war between Catherine & Bill.
Directed by Paul SimmsWritten by Josh LiebGuest stars Wallace Langham, John Apicella
Episode 18
Dave and Lisa announce they're breaking up. Lisa insists any further communication be done in memorandum format. Dave tries to keep his 24-page memo private. Mr. James continues his wife search.
Written by Leslie Caveny
Episode 19
Jimmy loses Bill in a poker game. Lisa competes in Jimmy's place to win him back. Joe uses a hidden camera inside a Boba Fett action figure to keep up with the action.
Directed by Lee Shallat ChemelWritten by Josh Lieb, Alan J. HigginsGuest stars John F. O'Donohue, Kathleen McClellan, Tina Arning, Nicolas Mize, Blake Boyd, Joe Furey
Episode 20
Dave, Bill and Mr. James work on a promotional spot. Lisa helps Joe study for a test. Matthew tries to sign up people for a summer house in the Hamptons.
Directed by Lee Shallat ChemelWritten by Lew Morton, Brian KelleyGuest stars Jeremiah Morris, Steve Susskind, Philip McNiven
Episode 21
A fire in the building sets everyone's nerves on edge. Bill tries to escape. Dave and Lisa get back together. Mr. James continues his wife search.
Directed by James BurrowsWritten by Drake SatherGuest stars Jordan Baker, Victor Wilson, Vic Wilson
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Dave FoleyDave Nelson
Maura TierneyLisa Miller
Stephen RootJimmy James
Andy DickMatthew Brock
Vicki LewisBeth
Joe RoganJoe Garrelli
Khandi AlexanderCatherine Duke
Phil HartmanBill McNeal
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