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The Worst Episodes of NewsRadio

Every episode of NewsRadio ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of NewsRadio!

The office politics and interpersonal relationships among the staff of WNYX NewsRadio, New York's #2 news radio station.
Genre:Comedy
Network:NBC
Episodes
97
Avg. Rating
7.6
S1
S2
S3
S4
E1
E2
E3
7.8
7.9
8.0
8.1
7.7
7.9
7.9
7.8
8.5
7.7
7.9
8.2

Worst Episodes Summary

"Wedding" is the worst rated episode of "NewsRadio". It scored 5.9/10 based on 301 votes. Directed by Tom Cherones and written by N/A, it aired on 3/2/1999. This episode scored 0.3 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Wino".

  • Wedding
    5.9/10(301)
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    #1 - Wedding

    Season 5 Episode 17

    Aired 3/2/1999

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

    Director: Tom Cherones

    Writer: N/A

  • Wino
    6.2/10(300)
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    #2 - Wino

    Season 5 Episode 16

    Aired 2/23/1999

    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

    Writer: Sam Johnson, Chris Marcil

  • Ploy
    6.2/10(297)
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    #3 - Ploy

    Season 5 Episode 18

    Aired 3/9/1999

    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: N/A

  • Meet The Max Louis
    6.4/10(318)
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    #4 - Meet The Max Louis

    Season 5 Episode 2

    Aired 10/7/1998

    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

  • Hair
    6.4/10(305)
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    #5 - Hair

    Season 5 Episode 14

    Aired 2/9/1999

    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

  • Stinkbutt
    6.6/10(305)
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    #6 - Stinkbutt

    Season 5 Episode 11

    Aired 1/5/1999

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

    Director: Tom Cherones

    Writer: Drake Sather

  • Towers
    6.6/10(305)
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    #7 - Towers

    Season 5 Episode 13

    Aired 2/2/1999

    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

  • Padded Suit
    6.6/10(293)
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    #8 - Padded Suit

    Season 5 Episode 19

    Aired 4/13/1999

    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

  • The Lam
    6.7/10(306)
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    #9 - The Lam

    Season 5 Episode 7

    Aired 11/11/1998

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

    Director: Tom Cherones

    Writer: Sam Johnson, Chris Marcil

  • Assistant
    6.7/10(311)
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    #10 - Assistant

    Season 5 Episode 15

    Aired 2/16/1999

    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

  • Lucky Burger
    6.8/10(313)
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    #11 - Lucky Burger

    Season 5 Episode 3

    Aired 10/14/1998

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

    Director: Tom Cherones

    Writer: Alan J. Higgins

  • Clash of the Titans
    6.8/10(310)
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    #12 - Clash of the Titans

    Season 5 Episode 8

    Aired 11/24/1998

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

    Director: Tom Cherones

    Writer: Josh Lieb

  • Apartment
    6.8/10(304)
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    #13 - Apartment

    Season 5 Episode 12

    Aired 1/12/1999

    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: N/A

  • Retirement
    6.8/10(292)
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    #14 - Retirement

    Season 5 Episode 21

    Aired 4/27/1999

    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

    Writer: Joe Furey, Brian Kelley

  • Spooky Rapping Crypt
    6.9/10(304)
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    #15 - Spooky Rapping Crypt

    Season 5 Episode 10

    Aired 12/15/1998

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

    Director: Tom Cherones

    Writer: N/A

  • Boston
    7.0/10(310)
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    #16 - Boston

    Season 5 Episode 9

    Aired 12/9/1998

    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

  • Jail
    7.1/10(309)
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    #17 - Jail

    Season 5 Episode 6

    Aired 11/4/1998

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

    Director: Tom Cherones

    Writer: N/A

  • Freaky Friday
    7.1/10(300)
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    #18 - Freaky Friday

    Season 5 Episode 20

    Aired 4/20/1999

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

    Director: Tom Cherones

    Writer: Josh Lieb

  • Space
    7.2/10(362)
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    #19 - Space

    Season 3 Episode 24

    Aired 5/21/1997

    In an episode set in outer space, it's business as usual for the staff of WNYX.

    Director: Tom Cherones

    Writer: Paul Simms, Josh Lieb, Joe Furey

  • Noise
    7.2/10(311)
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    #20 - Noise

    Season 5 Episode 4

    Aired 10/21/1998

    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

    Writer: Sam Johnson, Chris Marcil

  • Look Who's Talking
    7.3/10(314)
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    #21 - Look Who's Talking

    Season 4 Episode 10

    Aired 1/6/1998

    Bill announces plans to adopt a child. Beth and Joe attend a charity bachelor auction, with Beth impersonating a duchess and Joe playing her homosexual bachelor friend, to bid on Mr. James.

    Director: Tom Cherones

    Writer: Joe Furey

  • Monster Rancher
    7.3/10(314)
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    #22 - Monster Rancher

    Season 4 Episode 19

    Aired 4/15/1998

    Matthew takes Lisa on a date. The office has trouble adapting to a new intern, Mr. James' nephew Walt.

    Director: Tom Cherones

    Writer: Sam Johnson, Chris Marcil

  • Flowers for Matthew
    7.3/10(323)
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    #23 - Flowers for Matthew

    Season 5 Episode 5

    Aired 10/28/1998

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

    Director: Tom Cherones

    Writer: Ron Weiner

  • New Hampshire
    7.3/10(318)
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    #24 - New Hampshire

    Season 5 Episode 22

    Aired 5/4/1999

    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

    Writer: Sam Johnson, Chris Marcil

  • Jackass Junior High
    7.4/10(313)
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    #25 - Jackass Junior High

    Season 4 Episode 21

    Aired 5/6/1998

    Lisa is treated like a male by office co-workers, who revert to their boorish selves when all other females are out sick.

    Director: Tom Cherones

    Writer: Joe Furey, Alan J. Higgins