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The Worst Episodes of On the Air

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The Worst Episodes of On the Air

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. 6.5/10(99 votes)

    #1 - 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
  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. 7.5/10(186 votes)

    #3 - 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

Worst Episodes Summary

"Episode 3" is the worst rated episode of "On the Air". It scored 6.5/10 based on 99 votes. Directed by Jack Fisk and written by Robert Engels, it aired on 6/27/1992. This episode scored 0.3 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Episode 5".