About this season
Hitz is an American comedy television series that premiered August 26, 1997 on UPN. The series follows two record industry executives and their boss at Hitower Records in Los Angeles.
Episodes (17)
1. Pilot
Aired 26 August 1997
The boys' boss threatens to fire them if they don't sign a major artist pronto.
2. It Ain't Over Til...
Aired 2 September 1997
The appearance of a famous record mogul on the cover of ""Rolling Stone"" magazine puts Jimmy in a rage: why can't he get great publicity like that? Figuring that the fault stems from the A department, he threatens Busby and Robert with their jobs unless they land him a great act that can drum up even greater press for him. Thanks to a hot tip from Neil the bartender, the scrambling boys sign a new female act, Vanessa. Unfortunately, all Vanessa can do is act -- she can't sing a note, which brings plenty of bad publicity.
3. The Godfather: Not the Movie
Aired 9 September 1997
Busby is caught on the horns of a dilemma when his boss Jimmy asks him to show his beautiful goddaughter Soul a good time while she's in town, and during the evening she makes Busby an offer he's better refuse if he wants to keep his job. Meanwhile, Robert is about to be dethroned as King of Music Trivia by April when he fails to answer her question correctly.
4. My Favorite Geer
Aired 16 September 1997
A hot new artist causes trouble for Busby and Robert when they book him to perform at a benefit party hosted by Jimmy, and he shows up late and drunk.
5. I Can't Get No Satisfaction
Aired 23 September 1997
Robert finds himself in over his head when he and Busby court a new singer for the label --who'll only consider the offer if Robert is her ""boy toy.""
6. Comedy Jam
Aired 30 September 1997
Busby persuades Jimmy to sign his pal as the label's first comic, but the laughter dies when the comedian bombs on a late-night talk show.
7. Guys and Dolls
Aired 14 October 1997
Fed up with the way Jimmy and the other guys treat her, April threatens a sexual harassment suit, but Busby proposes sensitivity training instead.
8. Jive Talkin'
Aired 28 October 1997
When no one expresses interest in his idea to put out a disco-revival record, Robert must persuade a legendary '70s producer to help. Meanwhile, Tommy blackmails Jimmy with a videotape of Jimmy's Saturday Night Fever audition.
9. You Probably Think This Song is About You
Aired 4 November 1997
An angry rock star's songs turn to bubblegum pop when she falls for Robert.
10. Give the Drummer Some
Aired 11 November 1997
A depressed Jimmy makes Busby and Robert an offer they can't refuse when he begs to assist them in the studio -- and takes over the entire project.