The Worst Episodes of NewsRadio

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

Director: Tom Cherones

Writer: N/A

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

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

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

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

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

Director: Tom Cherones

Writer: Drake Sather

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

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

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

Director: Tom Cherones

Writer: Sam Johnson, Chris Marcil

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

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

Director: Tom Cherones

Writer: Alan J. Higgins

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

Director: Tom Cherones

Writer: Josh Lieb

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

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

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

Director: Tom Cherones

Writer: N/A

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

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

Director: Tom Cherones

Writer: N/A

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

Director: Tom Cherones

Writer: Josh Lieb

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

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

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

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

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

Director: Tom Cherones

Writer: Ron Weiner

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

Dave deals with his first challenge as news director when a subway train is derailed. Back in the office, Matthew's new desk causes friction among the staffers, who all want new desks.

Director: James Burrows

Writer: Josh Lieb