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NewsRadio S2E4 — The Breakup
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NewsRadio•Season 2•Episode 4

The Breakup

7.9/10 · 269 votesOct 31, 199523 min

Ranked #7 of 21 in Season 2•+0.1 vs season avg

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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.

Directed byPeter Bonerz
Written byPaul Simms
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Dave Foley

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Dave Nelson

Maura Tierney

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Lisa Miller

Stephen Root

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Jimmy James

Andy Dick

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Matthew Brock

Vicki Lewis

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Joe Rogan

Joe Rogan

Joe Garrelli

Khandi Alexander

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Catherine Duke

Phil Hartman

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Episode Summary

"The Breakup" is episode 4 of NewsRadio season 2. It scored 7.9/10 from 269 votes, ranking #7 of 21 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Peter Bonerz and written by Paul Simms, it aired on October 31, 1995.

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