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The Best Episodes of On the Air Season 1

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Every episode of On the Air Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of On the Air Season 1!

The Best Episodes of On the Air Season 1

The year is 1957. The cast and crew of the Lester Guy Show are extremely apprehensive about their upcoming live television broadcast on the Zoblotnick...

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  1. 7.5/10(186 votes)

    #1 - The Lester Guy Show

    S1:E1

    The crew attempt to launch the first broadcast of The Lester Guy Show; however, bizarre events throw the whole show off balance. Mr. Zoblotnick, the network owner and the rest of the viewing public like the results and it's a hit.

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    Director:David Lynch
    Writers:David Lynch, Mark Frost
  2. 6.8/10(85 votes)

    #2 - Episode 5

    S1:E3

    Sylvia Hudson, a class A bitch & Betty's sister, appears on the show and insults Mr. Peanuts the network's children show star. Betty gets the crew and the viewing public to bring Mr. Peanut's spirits up.

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    Director:Lesli Linka Glatter
    Writer:Mark Frost
  3. 6.5/10(99 votes)

    #3 - Episode 3

    S1:E2

    Because of Betty's incredible popularity from the debut show, Lester convinces Professor Answer to compete against Betty and her seventh grade teacher in a rigged quiz show.

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    Director:Jack Fisk
    Writer:Robert Engels

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Lester Guy Show" is the best rated episode of "On the Air" season 1. It scored 7.5/10 based on 186 votes. Directed by David Lynch and written by David Lynch, Mark Frost, it aired on 6/20/1992. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 5".