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The Best Episodes of NewsRadio Season 1

Every episode of NewsRadio Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of NewsRadio Season 1!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    NewsRadio Season 1 Episode 3 - Smoking
    8.5/10(408 votes)

    S1:E3

    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:Paul Simms, Josh Lieb

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  2. NewsRadio Season 1 Episode 5 - Big Day
    8.0/10(315 votes)

    S1:E5

    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:Paul Simms, Joe Furey, Josh Lieb

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  3. NewsRadio Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.8/10(467 votes)

    S1:E1

    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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  4. NewsRadio Season 1 Episode 2 - Inappropriate
    7.7/10(380 votes)

    S1:E2

    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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  5. NewsRadio Season 1 Episode 6 - Luncheon at the Waldorf
    7.7/10(308 votes)

    S1:E6

    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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  6. NewsRadio Season 1 Episode 7 - Sweeps Week
    7.7/10(297 votes)

    S1:E7

    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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  7. NewsRadio Season 1 Episode 4 - The Crisis
    7.5/10(308 votes)

    S1:E4

    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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Smoking" is the best rated episode of NewsRadio season 1. It scored 8.5/10 from 408 votes. Directed by James Burrows and written by Paul Simms, Josh Lieb, it aired on April 4, 1995. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Big Day".