The Best Episodes of NewsRadio Season 5

The news crew copes with the loss of their good friend, Bill, after he dies of a heart attack.

Director: Tom Cherones

Writer: Paul Simms

Jon Lovitz joins the cast as Max Louis, hired because of a connection to Bill. The idea of "Y2K" wreaks havoc at the office.

Director: Tom Cherones

Writer: Alan J. Higgins

It comes out that Max doctored his resume; Lisa goes undercover at a restaurant.

Director: Tom Cherones

Writer: Alan J. Higgins

Dave learns he has high blood pressure, causing Joe to install a sound machine. Matthew becomes motherly toward Max, after a conversation with Beth.

Director: Tom Cherones

Writer: Sam Johnson, Chris Marcil

Joe creates a "smart drink" with extreme results; Lisa becomes Max's confidante.

Director: Tom Cherones

Writer: Ron Weiner

After a case of mistaken identity, Jimmy is sent to jail. His vice president, Johnny, takes over.

Director: Tom Cherones

Writer: N/A

Lisa admits her attraction to Johnny; Dave must exploit their relationship to protect Jimmy.

Director: Tom Cherones

Writer: Sam Johnson, Chris Marcil

Jimmy is freed from prison, only to realize that Johnny has stolen his empire.

Director: Tom Cherones

Writer: Josh Lieb

Dave tries to tape a message for students at his alma mater; Lisa tries to cure her speech impediment.

Director: Tom Cherones

Writer: Alan J. Higgins

Beth wants to start profit-sharing; Matthew thinks of abuse after undergoing hypnosis.

Director: Tom Cherones

Writer: N/A

Dave fights to hang Joe and Beth's strange painting in the lobby; Matthew starts dressing like Lisa.

Director: Tom Cherones

Writer: Drake Sather

Dave and Lisa fight for an apartment, which Max decides he wants; Joe and Beth "fix up" the show's website.

Director: Tom Cherones

Writer: N/A

Matthew's 30th birthday causes him to adopt the persona of an 18 year old. Lisa protests Jimmy's plan to build a 200 story skyscraper.

Director: Tom Cherones

Writer: Alan J. Higgins

Jimmy's fear of hippies causes him to blow a big deal; Max and Beth spoil Lisa's dog.

Director: Tom Cherones

Writer: Josh Lieb

Lisa's new assistant turns Joe and Dave into rivals; Max complains about the lack of sofa in the men's room.

Director: Tom Cherones

Writer: Ron Weiner

The formerly evil Johnny Johnson returns to the station, now a homeless wino, to claim Lisa's hand in marriage. Lisa finds it hard to resist Johnny... despite his noxious odor.

Director: Tom Cherones

Writer: Sam Johnson, Chris Marcil

Lisa gets married to Johnny, despite Dave's attempt to talk her out of it.

Director: Tom Cherones

Writer: N/A

Max pretends to quit to hopefully get Beth to beg him to stay. When the ploy fails, Dave has to swallow his pride to get Max back. Lisa's new hyphenated last name, Miller-Johnson, irks both Joe and Matthew.

Director: Tom Cherones

Writer: N/A

Dave vents aggression on the staff, threatening to fire someone. Matthew wears a padded suit to learn Joe's karate-like martial art, Joe-jitsu. Mr. James leads a crusade against Mother's Day.

Director: Dave Foley

Writer: Ron Weiner

Jimmy and Matthew switch places for a day, with life altering results. Dave bans Max from the breakroom.

Director: Tom Cherones

Writer: Josh Lieb

Mr. James announces that he's selling the station and retiring to New Hampshire. Dave believes it's a ploy. Lisa organizes a retirement party to convince Mr. James to stay.

Director: Tom Cherones

Writer: Joe Furey, Brian Kelley

Jimmy returns to finalize the sale of the station and tries to persuade one staff member to relocate to New Hampshire with him.

Director: Tom Cherones

Writer: Sam Johnson, Chris Marcil