NewsRadio
Programme Synopsis
At the end of his first full year at WNYX, Dave struggles to tame a chaotic workplace as Jimmy decides to run for president, actor James Caan researches a new movie role at the station, and Lisa expresses her desire to have a baby before its too late.
Episode Guide
| Episode Number | Episode Name | Episode Number | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | President | 14 | Complaint Box |
| 2 | Review | 15 | Rose Bowl |
| 3 | Massage Chair | 16 | Kids |
| 4 | Arcade | 17 | Airport |
| 5 | Halloween | 18 | twins |
| 6 | Awards Show | 19 | Office Feud |
| 7 | Daydream | 20 | Our Fiftieth Episode |
| 8 | Movie Star | 21 | Sleeping |
| 9 | Stocks | 22 | The Real Deal |
| 10 | Christmas | 22 | The Real Deal |
| 11 | The Trainer | 23 | Mistake |
| 12 | Rap | 24 | Space |
| 13 | Led Zeppelin Boxed Set | 25 | The Injury |
President
Matthew grows a seventies style moustache to attract the ‘ladies’. Mr. James runs for President of the United States but Lisa decides to expose all of his secrets.
Review
A new coffee shop is opened on the first floor of the Criterion Building and Matthew becomes hilariously obsessed with Scott Adams' Dilbert cartoon.
Massage Chair
Mr. James makes Dave get rid of free snacks in the break room. Joe tries to win a date with Catherine in a very odd way - so what's new?
Arcade
Beth swaps the sandwich vending machine with an arcade game but Bill falls apart without his favourite sandwich. Lisa & Dave retake exams so Dave stays up the night before.
Halloween
Mr. James makes a big thing each year about producing the annual staff Halloween party. But this year the team aren't invited and get upset.
Awards Show
Everyone believes that WNYX is jinxed. But Dave believes it will overcome its misfortune and win a local broadcasting award. Matthew thinks the office is infested with ants.
Daydream
The staff are plagued by their daydreams on an especially hot day. Beth fantasizes she's being stalked by Matthew in a horror movie and Joe dreams that the guys turn into androids.
Movie Star
Jimmy has an extra ticket to a Knicks game which Catherine and Beth compete for. James Caan talks to Bill to research a movie role. Dave tries to buy Lisa a television.
Stocks
Beth comes into money & turns to Jimmy James for advice. Matthew's new obsession for all things Japanese drives everyone crazy while Lisa is shocked to hear a rumour.
Christmas
Everyone is anxious to leave work for the holidays. Dave finds himself doing everybody else's job and delays his trip to visit his parents with Lisa. Bill & Beth compete.
The Trainer
Bill becomes the unlikely victim of a Fitness Club fraud. Meanwhile the rest of the staff discover
Rap
Bill's love for rap music turns to outrage when he hears the lyrics for the first time. Lisa is selected as New York's Cutest Radio Reporter which makes Catherine & Beth jealous.
Led Zeppelin Boxed Set
Matthew punches Bill after he is humiliated by him, the balance of power in the office shifts, Bill becomes humble and Matthew becomes a jerk.
Complaint Box
New Employee Conduct Guidelines are introduced and Dave spends the day fielding frivolous complaints from the staff - made even harder by Jimmy keeping in contact via satellite.
Rose Bowl
Jimmy discovers that his movie memorabilia is fake and sues the man who sold it to him. Dave uses Lisa's idea of having colleagues review each others' work performance.
Kids
Dave finds a porn magazine in the staff room and sets out to find the owner, but the task is complicated by an invasion of small children visiting the station.
Airport
Dave & Bill are snowed in at the St. Louis airport. Temporary boss Lisa is ordered by Jimmy to break up Joe & Katherine’s office romance. Beth & Matthew visit Bill's bachelor pad.
twins
Jimmy starts removing furniture from WNYX due to budget cuts, Dave investigates the missing money and the trail leads to Bill. Matthew introduces his twin brother.
Office Feud
Work at the station is disrupted by a noisy neighbour who drives Joe to retaliate. Catherine is offended by a new series of live on air ads featuring a street talking Bill.
Our Fiftieth Episode
Bill is locked up in a mental institution after arguing about a parking ticket; Dave & Catherine try to release him. Lisa & Joe take over Bill's show, but it ends in disaster.
Sleeping
Jimmy convalesces in the staff room after suffering a major heart attack, and colleagues talk to him while comatose. Lisa suddenly realizes she wants to have a baby with Dave.
The Real Deal
Bill's show is close to being cancelled until he meets Jerry Seinfeld at a restaurant and edits a taped interview which makes Jerry look like a bad guy.
The Real Deal
Bill's show is close to being cancelled until he meets Jerry Seinfeld at a restaurant and edits a taped interview which makes Jerry look like a bad guy.
Mistake
After an interview in a major magazine, Dave has to issue apologies to outraged co-workers and has to work especially hard to mend fences with Lisa.
Space
A fantasy episode where we see what the show would be like if it was set in the future on a different planet – it’s Intriguing and hilarious!
The Injury
Matthew isn’t insured when he injures himself and Dave falsifies a worker's compensation claim to cover his treatment. But Jimmy has suspicions and investigates.
