The Best Episodes of NewsRadio Season 1

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.5/10(407 votes)

   #1 - Smoking

   S1:E34/4/1995

   A new law bans smoking in the workplace, to Bill's dismay. Lisa thinks that Joe saw her and Dave at a movie.

   Director:James Burrows

   Writers:Josh Lieb, Paul Simms

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   Director:James Burrows

   Writers:Josh Lieb, Paul Simms
2. 

   8.0/10(314 votes)

   #2 - Big Day

   S1:E54/18/1995

   Mr. James assigns Dave the task of doling out the annual bonuses. Each staffer gets the standard $400 bonus except for two, one of whom receives a $3,000 'Big Bonus', and the other 'The Shaft'. In the B-story, Bill complains to Dave about all the clutter that mysteriously finds its way to his desk.

   Director:Alan Myerson

   Writers:Josh Lieb, Paul Simms, Joe Furey

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   Director:Alan Myerson

   Writers:Josh Lieb, Paul Simms, Joe Furey
3. 

   7.8/10(463 votes)

   #3 - Pilot

   S1:E13/21/1995

   A midwesterner gets a job as news director at a New York radio station. He gets an odd reception when his boss wants him to fire his predecessor.

   Director:James Burrows

   Writer:Paul Simms

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   Director:James Burrows

   Writer:Paul Simms
4. 

   7.7/10(377 votes)

   #4 - Inappropriate

   S1:E23/28/1995

   After sparks fly at dinner, Dave and Lisa try to hide their feelings from their co-workers.

   Director:James Burrows

   Writer:Paul Simms

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   Director:James Burrows

   Writer:Paul Simms
5. 

   7.7/10(307 votes)

   #5 - Luncheon at the Waldorf

   S1:E65/2/1995

   Bill invites Beth on a lunch date which she accepts despite Lisa's fear that Bill will take advantage of her. The tables are turned when Beth sticks her tongue down Bill's throat. Dave tries to get to the bottom of WNYX's financial problems.

   Director:Peter Baldwin

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Peter Baldwin

   Writer:Unknown
6. 

   7.7/10(296 votes)

   #6 - Sweeps Week

   S1:E75/9/1995

   Dave's old girlfriend Nancy visits, still under the impression that she and Dave are an item. Meanwhile, Jimmy insists Bill interview a 'financial visionary'.

   Director:Peter Bonerz

   Writers:Paul Simms, Joe Furey

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   Director:Peter Bonerz

   Writers:Paul Simms, Joe Furey
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   7.5/10(307 votes)

   #7 - The Crisis

   S1:E44/11/1995

   Dave deals with his first challenge as news director when a subway train is derailed. Back in the office, Matthew's new desk causes friction among the staffers, who all want new desks.

   Director:James Burrows

   Writer:Josh Lieb

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   Director:James Burrows

   Writer:Josh Lieb