The Best Episodes of NewsRadio Season 5

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   9.0/10(356 votes)

   #1 - Bill Moves On

   S5:E19/23/1998

   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

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   Director:Tom Cherones

   Writer:Paul Simms
2. 

   6.5/10(190 votes)

   #2 - Meet The Max Louis

   S5:E210/7/1998

   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

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   Director:Tom Cherones

   Writer:Alan J. Higgins
3. 

   6.9/10(184 votes)

   #3 - Lucky Burger

   S5:E310/14/1998

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

   Director:Tom Cherones

   Writer:Alan J. Higgins

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   Director:Tom Cherones

   Writer:Alan J. Higgins
4. 

   7.2/10(180 votes)

   #4 - Noise

   S5:E410/21/1998

   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

   Writers:Sam Johnson, Chris Marcil

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   Director:Tom Cherones

   Writers:Sam Johnson, Chris Marcil
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   7.3/10(194 votes)

   #5 - Flowers for Matthew

   S5:E510/28/1998

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

   Director:Tom Cherones

   Writer:Ron Weiner

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   Director:Tom Cherones

   Writer:Ron Weiner
6. 

   7.2/10(179 votes)

   #6 - Jail

   S5:E611/4/1998

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

   Director:Tom Cherones

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Tom Cherones

   Writer:Unknown
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7. 

   6.7/10(175 votes)

   #7 - The Lam

   S5:E711/11/1998

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

   Director:Tom Cherones

   Writers:Sam Johnson, Chris Marcil

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   Director:Tom Cherones

   Writers:Sam Johnson, Chris Marcil
8. 

   6.7/10(180 votes)

   #8 - Clash of the Titans

   S5:E811/24/1998

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

   Director:Tom Cherones

   Writer:Josh Lieb

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   Director:Tom Cherones

   Writer:Josh Lieb
9. 

   7.0/10(179 votes)

   #9 - Boston

   S5:E912/9/1998

   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

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   Director:Tom Cherones

   Writer:Alan J. Higgins
10. 

    7.0/10(173 votes)

    #10 - Spooky Rapping Crypt

    S5:E1012/15/1998

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

    Director:Tom Cherones

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Tom Cherones

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11. 

    6.6/10(176 votes)

    #11 - Stinkbutt

    S5:E111/5/1999

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

    Director:Tom Cherones

    Writer:Drake Sather

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    Director:Tom Cherones

    Writer:Drake Sather
12. 

    6.8/10(171 votes)

    #12 - Apartment

    S5:E121/12/1999

    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:Unknown

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13. 

    6.6/10(176 votes)

    #13 - Towers

    S5:E132/2/1999

    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

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    Director:Tom Cherones

    Writer:Alan J. Higgins
14. 

    6.4/10(173 votes)

    #14 - Hair

    S5:E142/9/1999

    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

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    Director:Tom Cherones

    Writer:Josh Lieb
15. 

    6.8/10(181 votes)

    #15 - Assistant

    S5:E152/16/1999

    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

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    Director:Tom Cherones

    Writer:Ron Weiner
16. 

    6.3/10(169 votes)

    #16 - Wino

    S5:E162/23/1999

    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

    Writers:Sam Johnson, Chris Marcil

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    Director:Tom Cherones

    Writers:Sam Johnson, Chris Marcil
17. 

    5.9/10(170 votes)

    #17 - Wedding

    S5:E173/2/1999

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

    Director:Tom Cherones

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Tom Cherones

    Writer:Unknown
18. 

    6.2/10(164 votes)

    #18 - Ploy

    S5:E183/9/1999

    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:Unknown

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19. 

    6.6/10(162 votes)

    #19 - Padded Suit

    S5:E194/13/1999

    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

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    Director:Dave Foley

    Writer:Ron Weiner
20. 

    7.1/10(167 votes)

    #20 - Freaky Friday

    S5:E204/20/1999

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

    Director:Tom Cherones

    Writer:Josh Lieb

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    Director:Tom Cherones

    Writer:Josh Lieb
21. 

    6.7/10(159 votes)

    #21 - Retirement

    S5:E214/27/1999

    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

    Writers:Brian Kelley, Joe Furey

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    Director:Tom Cherones

    Writers:Brian Kelley, Joe Furey
22. 

    7.2/10(185 votes)

    #22 - New Hampshire

    S5:E225/4/1999

    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

    Writers:Sam Johnson, Chris Marcil

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    Director:Tom Cherones

    Writers:Sam Johnson, Chris Marcil