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The Worst Episodes of On the Air

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

Binge this in 1h 30m•Peaking at 6.0/10

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 Broadcasting Co. network. Lester Guy despises fellow cast member Betty

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#1 Worst Episode
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0.0/10(105 votes)
#1 - Episode 3
S1:E26/27/1992
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
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Director:Jack Fisk
Writer:Robert Engels
0.0/10(91 votes)
#2 - Episode 5
S1:E37/4/1992
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
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Director:Lesli Linka Glatter
Writer:Mark Frost
6.0/10(199 votes)
#3 - The Lester Guy Show
S1:E16/20/1992
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
Writers:David Lynch, Mark Frost
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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 /10 based on 105 votes. Directed by Jack Fisk and written by Robert Engels, it aired on 6/27/1992. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Episode 5".