About this season
The office politics and interpersonal relationships among the staff of WNYX NewsRadio, New York's #2 news radio station.
Episodes (21)
1. No, This is Not Based Entirely on Julie's Life
3.3Aired 19 September 1995 • 23 min
Beth takes erotic photographs of herself to energize her relationship with her boyfriend. Joe boobytraps the refrigerator when someone continually steals his daily gelato.
2. Goofy Ball
Aired 26 September 1995 • 22 min
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.
3. Rat Funeral
8.0Aired 10 October 1995 • 22 min
The staff is overly sentimental when Dave catches 'Mike', the office rat.
4. The Breakup
8.0Aired 31 October 1995 • 23 min
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.
5. The Shrink
Aired 7 November 1995 • 23 min
Jimmy brings in a psychiatrist when the staff is stressed out.
6. Friends
8.0Aired 14 November 1995 • 23 min
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.
7. Bill's Autobiography
8.0Aired 21 November 1995 • 23 min
Bill is approached with a book deal to write his autobiography.
8. Negotiation
8.0Aired 28 November 1995 • 23 min
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.
9. The Cane
8.0Aired 12 December 1995 • 23 min
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.
10. Xmas Story
Aired 19 December 1995 • 23 min
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.
11. Station Sale
8.0Aired 7 January 1996 • 23 min
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.
12. Bitch Session
8.0Aired 14 January 1996 • 23 min
Dave accidentally overhears the entire staff mocking and insulting him. Jimmy tries to lift Dave's spirits.
13. In Through the Out Door
3.3Aired 4 February 1996 • 23 min
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.
14. The Song Remains the Same
8.0Aired 18 February 1996 • 23 min
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.
15. Zoso
8.0Aired 25 February 1996 • 23 min
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.
16. Houses of the Holy
8.0Aired 10 March 1996 • 21 min
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.
17. Physical Graffiti
8.5Aired 24 March 1996 • 21 min
Dave is jealous when Lisa constantly talks to her ex-boyfriend. Joe is the facilitator in a practical joke war between Catherine & Bill.
18. Led Zeppelin
Aired 31 March 1996 • 23 min
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.
19. Presence
Aired 14 April 1996 • 23 min
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.
20. Coda
Aired 21 April 1996 • 22 min
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.
21. Led Zeppelin II
Aired 28 April 1996 • 23 min
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.