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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!

The office politics and interpersonal relationships among the staff of WNYX NewsRadio, New York's #2 news radio station.
Genre:Comedy
Network:NBC

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 406 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".

  • No, This is Not Based Entirely on Julie's Life
    7.9/10406 votes

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

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 9/19/1995

    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

  • Goofy Ball
    7.9/10408 votes

    #2 - Goofy Ball

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 9/26/1995

    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

  • Rat Funeral
    7.6/10394 votes

    #3 - Rat Funeral

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/10/1995

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

    Director: Alan Myerson

    Writer: Paul Simms, Lew Morton

  • The Breakup
    7.9/10382 votes

    #4 - The Breakup

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 10/31/1995

    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

  • The Shrink
    7.5/10386 votes

    #5 - The Shrink

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 11/7/1995

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

    Director: Michael Lembeck

    Writer: N/A

  • Friends
    7.7/10383 votes

    #6 - Friends

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 11/14/1995

    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

    Writer: Brian Kelley, Josh Lieb

  • Bill's Autobiography
    7.7/10376 votes

    #7 - Bill's Autobiography

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 11/21/1995

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

    Director: Michael Lembeck

    Writer: Joe Furey

  • Negotiation
    7.6/10374 votes

    #8 - Negotiation

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 11/28/1995

    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

  • The Cane
    8.2/10397 votes

    #9 - The Cane

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 12/12/1995

    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: N/A

  • Xmas Story
    7.8/10378 votes

    #10 - Xmas Story

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 12/19/1995

    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

  • Station Sale
    7.9/10368 votes

    #11 - Station Sale

    Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 1/7/1996

    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

    Writer: Leslie Caveny, Lew Morton, Brian Kelley

  • Bitch Session
    8.3/10382 votes

    #12 - Bitch Session

    Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 1/14/1996

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

    Director: James Burrows

    Writer: Brian Kelley

  • In Through the Out Door
    7.7/10369 votes

    #13 - In Through the Out Door

    Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 2/4/1996

    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

    Writer: Alan J. Higgins, Leslie Caveny, Joe Furey

  • The Song Remains the Same
    7.8/10353 votes

    #14 - The Song Remains the Same

    Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 2/18/1996

    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

    Writer: Chris Marcil, Joe Furey, Sam Johnson, Lew Morton

  • Zoso
    7.6/10351 votes

    #15 - Zoso

    Season 2 Episode 15 - Aired 2/25/1996

    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

    Writer: Paul Simms, Joe Furey, Lew Morton, Josh Lieb

  • Houses of the Holy
    8.1/10361 votes

    #16 - Houses of the Holy

    Season 2 Episode 16 - Aired 3/10/1996

    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: N/A

    Writer: Brian Kelley

  • Physical Graffiti
    7.5/10346 votes

    #17 - Physical Graffiti

    Season 2 Episode 17 - Aired 3/24/1996

    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

  • Led Zeppelin
    7.7/10349 votes

    #18 - Led Zeppelin

    Season 2 Episode 18 - Aired 3/31/1996

    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: N/A

    Writer: Leslie Caveny

  • Presence
    8.1/10356 votes

    #19 - Presence

    Season 2 Episode 19 - Aired 4/14/1996

    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

    Writer: Alan J. Higgins, Josh Lieb

  • Coda
    7.5/10343 votes

    #20 - Coda

    Season 2 Episode 20 - Aired 4/21/1996

    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

    Writer: Lew Morton, Brian Kelley

  • Led Zeppelin II
    7.8/10354 votes

    #21 - Led Zeppelin II

    Season 2 Episode 21 - Aired 4/28/1996

    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