7.5

NewsRadio•Season 1•Episode 4

The Crisis

7.5/10 · 307 votesApr 11, 199523 min

Ranked #7 of 7 in Season 1•−0.3 vs season avg

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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.

Directed byJames Burrows

Written byJosh Lieb

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Seasons5

All 1 2 3 4 5

Season 1 Episodes7

Pilot

Inappropriate

Smoking

The Crisis

Big Day

Luncheon at the Waldorf

E7 7.7

Sweeps Week

Cast8

Dave Foley

Dave Nelson

Maura Tierney

Lisa Miller

Stephen Root

Jimmy James

Andy Dick

Matthew Brock

Vicki Lewis

Beth

Joe Rogan

Joe Garrelli

Khandi Alexander

Catherine Duke

Phil Hartman

Bill McNeal

Crew2

Josh Lieb

Writer

James Burrows

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Crisis" is episode 4 of NewsRadio season 1. It scored 7.5/10 from 307 votes, ranking #7 of 7 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by James Burrows and written by Josh Lieb, it aired on April 11, 1995.

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