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The Best Episodes of On the Air Season 1

Every episode of On the Air Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover 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...
Genres:ComedyDrama
Network:ABC

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Lester Guy Show" is the best rated episode of "On the Air" season 1. It scored 7.7/10 based on 161 votes. Directed by David Lynch and written by David Lynch, Mark Frost, it aired on 6/20/1992. This episode is rated 1.1 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 3".

  • The Lester Guy Show
    7.7/10161 votes

    #1 - The Lester Guy Show

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 6/20/1992

    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.

    Director: David Lynch

    Writer: David Lynch, Mark Frost

  • Episode 3
    6.6/1083 votes

    #2 - Episode 3

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 6/27/1992

    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.

    Director: Jack Fisk

    Writer: Robert Engels

  • Episode 5
    7.0/1068 votes

    #3 - Episode 5

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 7/4/1992

    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.

    Director: Lesli Linka Glatter

    Writer: Mark Frost