The office politics and interpersonal relationships among the staff of WNYX NewsRadio, New York's #2 news radio station.
The best episode of "NewsRadio" season 5 is "Bill Moves On", rated 9/10 from 458 user votes. It was directed by Tom Cherones and written by Paul Simms. "Bill Moves On" aired on 9/23/1998 and is rated 2.6 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Meet The Max Louis".
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: Chris Marcil, Sam Johnson
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: Chris Marcil, Sam Johnson
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: Chris Marcil, Sam Johnson
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: Chris Marcil, Sam Johnson