Episode 1
Jumper
30m
Bill tries to get an exclusive on-air story when a suicidal man is perched outside Dave's window.
Episode credits
Directed by Tom CheronesWritten by Paul SimmsGuest stars Khandi Alexander, Jon Lovitz, Ivan Allen
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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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
Plan Bee
30m
Jimmy hires Andrea, an efficiency expert, when the station needs to cut funds. The staffers rally around an inept Matthew to try to preserve his job. Bill auditions for a television job.
Episode credits
Directed by Tom CheronesWritten by Brian KelleyGuest stars Khandi Alexander, Lauren Graham, Scott Valentine, Charlotte Booker, Reno, Michael Kostroff, John Vosler
Episode 3
The Public Domain
30m
Dave tries to get Matthew rehired amidst chaos. Andrea hires a man to share Dave's Job, Jimmy brings a camera crew into the office to film a documentary, and Bill prepares for a new career as a singing political satirist a la Mark Russell.
Episode credits
Directed by Tom CheronesWritten by Joe FureyGuest stars Paul Gleason, Lauren Graham, Peter Spellos, Cheryl Kirby
Episode 4
Super Karate Monkey Death Car
30m10.0 / 10
Andrea forces the staff to take lie detector tests. Lisa fears she will not pass the test due to her extensive criminal past. Jimmy has his book, which failed in the U.S., translated into Japanese then back into English.
Episode credits
Directed by Tom CheronesWritten by Josh LiebGuest stars Khandi Alexander, Brian Posehn, Lauren Graham, Dave Allen, Mark Conley, Zuhair Haddad, Michael Raysses
Episode 5
French Diplomacy
30m10.0 / 10
Dave and Lisa break up. Bill gets himself into trouble when he advocates the beating of foreign diplomats. Matthew opens his own dentistry practice.
Episode credits
Directed by Tom CheronesWritten by Paul SimmsGuest stars Lauren Graham, Nancy Bell, Edith Barnes
Episode 6
Pure Evil
30m4.0 / 10
Dave hatches a scheme of 'pure evil' to get his job as news director back, including approving Bill's obscenity-laced imaginary conversations with the president. Lisa tries to excel as news director. Matthew lives in the office.
Episode credits
Directed by Tom CheronesWritten by Paul SimmsGuest stars Khandi Alexander, George Dobosh, Grace Morley
Episode 7
Catherine Moves On
30m
Each staffer offers up a very different version of events of the day Catherine announces she's leaving WNYX. Joe realizes that Catherine's always yearned for him.
Episode credits
Directed by Tom CheronesWritten by Josh LiebGuest stars Khandi Alexander
Episode 8
Stupid Holiday Charity Talent Show
30m9.0 / 10
Dave unveils a previously hidden talent to compete in a charity talent show. If a WNYX staff member wins, Mr. James will re-hire Matthew.
Episode credits
Directed by Tom CheronesWritten by Alan J. HigginsGuest stars Kevin McDonald, Tom Parks
Episode 9
The Secret of Management
30m
Bill hires a gentleman's gentleman, Cadbury, to oversee his life. Mr. James teaches Lisa 'The Secret of Management'. Matthew feels left out when Bill doesn't congratulate him on being rehired.
Episode credits
Directed by Tom CheronesWritten by Joe FureyGuest stars Ian Abercrombie, Mary Lynn Rajskub
Episode 10
Look Who's Talking
30m
Bill announces plans to adopt a child. Beth and Joe attend a charity bachelor auction, with Beth impersonating a duchess and Joe playing her homosexual bachelor friend, to bid on Mr. James.
Episode credits
Directed by Tom CheronesWritten by Joe FureyGuest stars Denise Dowse, Judy Geeson, Lyn Alicia Henderson, Clarinda Ross, Patricia Place, Logan O'Brien, Jim Hanna, Kate Gladfelter
Episode 11
Chock
30m
Dave finds it hard to say no when his old college a cappella singing group 'Chock Full o' Notes' reunites for Dave's 32nd birthday, hoping to take the pop charts by storm. Meanwhile, Lisa tries to motivate Matthew without reducing him to tears. Joe has a beef with one of Dave's friends.
Episode credits
Directed by Tom CheronesWritten by Sam Johnson, Chris MarcilGuest stars Bob Odenkirk, David Cross, Brian Posehn
Episode 12
Who's the Boss? (1)
30m
After Bill pesters Lisa once again, Dave and Lisa hatch an evil plan to make Bill the boss to teach him a lesson. Bill's reign is eerily efficient. Joe goes on a sympathy strike to support another of Mr. James’ companies.
Episode credits
Directed by Tom CheronesWritten by Josh Lieb
Episode 13
Who's the Boss? (2)
30m4.7 / 10
Mr. James announces an election for station manager, which neither Dave nor Lisa want to win. Joe's dysfunctional brothers visit the station to plan a surprise party for their parents. Matthew runs for floor fire marshal.
Episode credits
Directed by Tom CheronesWritten by Brian KelleyGuest stars Bryan Callen, Nick Di Paolo, Robert Hegyes, Michael Kostroff
Episode 14
Security Door
30m4.7 / 10
Dave struggles vainly to get the staffers to properly use the recently installed security door. Bill enlists Lisa to do the negotiating when he's offered a job in a blue jeans commercial.
Episode credits
Directed by Tom CheronesWritten by Sam Johnson, Chris MarcilGuest stars Julian Stone, Nick Jameson, Meredith Roberts Quill, Jillian Bach, Richard Harris, Timothy Durkin, James Harnagel
Episode 15
Big Brother
30m
Matthew is assigned a Big Brother, who makes eyes at Beth; Joe, Jimmy, and Bill try to uncover Lisa's love life.
Episode credits
Written by Lew MortonGuest stars Michael B. Silver, Mike Colt
Episode 16
Beep, Beep
30m4.7 / 10
Mr. James gives Matthew a small toy car. Mr. James urges Dave and Lisa to get back together when a secret study reveals they're more productive when they're a couple.
Episode credits
Directed by Tom CheronesWritten by Alan J. HigginsGuest stars Antoinette Valente
Episode 17
Balloon
30m10.0 / 10
Jimmy plans to go around the world in a hot air balloon, until Dave finds that he is full of "hot air". Meanwhile, Bill switches from cigarettes to chewing tobacco.
Episode credits
Directed by Tom CheronesWritten by Josh LiebGuest stars Dave Nemeth
Episode 18
Copy Machine
30m10.0 / 10
The office mourns the loss of “Ted from Accounting” until Dave realizes that nobody knew him at all.
Episode credits
Written by Drake SatherGuest stars Tom Gallop, Christopher Randolph
Episode 19
Monster Rancher
30m9.0 / 10
Matthew takes Lisa on a date. The office has trouble adapting to a new intern, Mr. James' nephew Walt.
Episode credits
Directed by Tom CheronesWritten by Sam Johnson, Chris MarcilGuest stars Brad Rowe
Episode 20
4:20
30m
Joe fights Matthew in a no-holds-barred match at Mr. James' men's club smoker. Bill is extremely worried that Walt will ask Lisa on a date. We learn Dave's technique for getting rid of an unwanted visitor: act insane.
Episode credits
Written by Paul SimmsGuest stars Brad Rowe, David Dunard
Episode 21
Jackass Junior High
30m10.0 / 10
Lisa is treated like a male by office co-workers, who revert to their boorish selves when all other females are out sick.
Episode credits
Directed by Tom CheronesWritten by Alan J. Higgins, Joe FureyGuest stars Brad Rowe, JoNell Kennedy, Michelle Benes, Doug Gochman, Allan Murray, Grady Hutt, Mathew Weiss, Mark Jonathan Davis
Episode 22
Sinking Ship
30m10.0 / 10finale
The episode spoofs the movie Titanic, where Walt and Dave sketch Lisa nude and give her heart-shaped necklaces. Soon, though, the ship starts to sink...
Episode credits
Directed by Tom CheronesWritten by Brian Kelley, Josh Lieb, Sam Johnson, Joe FureyGuest stars Brad Rowe, Emil Alexander
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
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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
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