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The Best Episodes of NewsRadio Season 2

Every episode of NewsRadio Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of NewsRadio Season 2!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    NewsRadio Season 2 Episode 1 - No, This is Not Based Entirely on Julie's Life
    7.9/10(427 votes)

    #1 - No, This is Not Based Entirely on Julie's Life

    S2:E1

    Beth takes erotic photographs of herself to energize her relationship with her boyfriend. Joe boobytraps the refrigerator when someone continually steals his daily gelato.

    Director:Alan Myerson
    Writer:Paul Simms

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  2. NewsRadio Season 2 Episode 2 - Goofy Ball
    7.9/10(429 votes)

    #2 - Goofy Ball

    S2:E2

    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.

    Director:Alan Myerson
    Writer:Paul Simms

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  3. NewsRadio Season 2 Episode 3 - Rat Funeral
    7.7/10(413 votes)

    #3 - Rat Funeral

    S2:E3

    The staff is overly sentimental when Dave catches 'Mike', the office rat.

    Director:Alan Myerson
    Writers:Lew Morton, Paul Simms

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  4. NewsRadio Season 2 Episode 4 - The Breakup
    7.9/10(398 votes)

    #4 - The Breakup

    S2:E4

    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.

    Director:Peter Bonerz
    Writer:Paul Simms

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  5. NewsRadio Season 2 Episode 5 - The Shrink
    7.6/10(402 votes)

    #5 - The Shrink

    S2:E5

    Jimmy brings in a psychiatrist when the staff is stressed out.

    Director:Michael Lembeck
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. NewsRadio Season 2 Episode 6 - Friends
    7.7/10(400 votes)

    #6 - Friends

    S2:E6

    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.

    Director:Michael Lembeck
    Writers:Brian Kelley, Josh Lieb

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  7. NewsRadio Season 2 Episode 7 - Bill's Autobiography
    7.8/10(388 votes)

    #7 - Bill's Autobiography

    S2:E7

    Bill is approached with a book deal to write his autobiography.

    Director:Michael Lembeck
    Writer:Joe Furey

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  8. NewsRadio Season 2 Episode 8 - Negotiation
    7.7/10(390 votes)

    #8 - Negotiation

    S2:E8

    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.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Paul Simms

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  9. NewsRadio Season 2 Episode 9 - The Cane
    8.2/10(415 votes)

    #9 - The Cane

    S2:E9

    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.

    Director:Alan Myerson
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. NewsRadio Season 2 Episode 10 - Xmas Story
    7.9/10(393 votes)

    #10 - Xmas Story

    S2:E10

    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.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Lew Morton

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  11. NewsRadio Season 2 Episode 11 - Station Sale
    7.9/10(380 votes)

    #11 - Station Sale

    S2:E11

    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.

    Director:Tom Cherones
    Writers:Lew Morton, Brian Kelley, Leslie Caveny

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  12. NewsRadio Season 2 Episode 12 - Bitch Session
    8.3/10(395 votes)

    #12 - Bitch Session

    S2:E12

    Dave accidentally overhears the entire staff mocking and insulting him. Jimmy tries to lift Dave's spirits.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Brian Kelley

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  13. NewsRadio Season 2 Episode 13 - In Through the Out Door
    7.7/10(383 votes)

    #13 - In Through the Out Door

    S2:E13

    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.

    Director:Paul Simms
    Writers:Leslie Caveny, Alan J. Higgins, Joe Furey

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  14. NewsRadio Season 2 Episode 14 - The Song Remains the Same
    7.8/10(366 votes)

    #14 - The Song Remains the Same

    S2:E14

    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.

    Director:Tom Cherones
    Writers:Lew Morton, Sam Johnson, Chris Marcil, Joe Furey

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  15. NewsRadio Season 2 Episode 15 - Zoso
    7.7/10(363 votes)

    #15 - Zoso

    S2:E15

    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.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writers:Lew Morton, Josh Lieb, Paul Simms, Joe Furey

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  16. NewsRadio Season 2 Episode 16 - Houses of the Holy
    8.1/10(372 votes)

    #16 - Houses of the Holy

    S2:E16

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Brian Kelley

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  17. NewsRadio Season 2 Episode 17 - Physical Graffiti
    7.5/10(360 votes)

    #17 - Physical Graffiti

    S2:E17

    Dave is jealous when Lisa constantly talks to her ex-boyfriend. Joe is the facilitator in a practical joke war between Catherine & Bill.

    Director:Paul Simms
    Writer:Josh Lieb

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  18. NewsRadio Season 2 Episode 18 - Led Zeppelin
    7.7/10(360 votes)

    #18 - Led Zeppelin

    S2:E18

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Leslie Caveny

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  19. NewsRadio Season 2 Episode 19 - Presence
    8.1/10(370 votes)

    #19 - Presence

    S2:E19

    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.

    Director:Lee Shallat Chemel
    Writers:Josh Lieb, Alan J. Higgins

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  20. NewsRadio Season 2 Episode 20 - Coda
    7.5/10(355 votes)

    #20 - Coda

    S2:E20

    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.

    Director:Lee Shallat Chemel
    Writers:Lew Morton, Brian Kelley

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  21. NewsRadio Season 2 Episode 21 - Led Zeppelin II
    7.9/10(366 votes)

    #21 - Led Zeppelin II

    S2:E21

    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.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Drake Sather

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"No, This is Not Based Entirely on Julie's Life" is the best rated episode of "NewsRadio" season 2. It scored 7.9/10 based on 427 votes. Directed by Alan Myerson and written by Paul Simms, it aired on 9/19/1995. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Goofy Ball".