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All Episodes of Small Town News: KPVM Pahrump

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All Episodes of Small Town News: KPVM Pahrump

Pulling back the curtain on life at a privately owned TV station in the small desert town of Pahrump, Nevada, revealing a colorful cast of...
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Season 1

  • Our Top Story
    5.9/1024 votes

    Our Top Story

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 8/2/2021

    KPVM owner Vern Van Winkle is poised to realize his dream of expanding his small town Pahrump station into Las Vegas. But as the staff discuss the viability of scaling up programming while managing existing deadlines, tensions boil over between news director Deanna O'Donnell, co-anchor Eunette Gentry, and the rest of the news team.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Quitting Season
    7.0/1019 votes

    Quitting Season

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 8/2/2021

    With his expansion plans delayed due to COVID-19, Vern focuses on making a commercial to attract local advertisers. Meanwhile, as the station welcomes a new husband-and-wife team, weatherman John and news reporter Missey Kohler, a string of unexpected departures sends Deanna's stress soaring.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Pahrump Gets Trumped
    6.5/1014 votes

    Pahrump Gets Trumped

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 8/9/2021

    Just as election season takes KPVM by storm, the Trump campaign comes to town. Though Deanna, Eunette, and Missy try their best to maintain neutrality and ensure both sides of the aisle are represented, Vern's conservative views take centerstage. Meanwhile, weatherman John dons several hats as reporter, technician, and fill-in host of the station's recurring "Save a Pet" segment.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Trunk or Treat
    6.8/1013 votes

    Trunk or Treat

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 8/9/2021

    As the election and Halloween come knocking at Pahrump's door, Deanna organizes a socially-distanced trick or treat event for the community. Vern and the team prepare for their live election coverage, while Eunette returns to the station after dealing with several personal losses

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Electile Dysfunction
    6.1/1012 votes

    Electile Dysfunction

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 8/16/2021

    On election night, the team gets creative to ensure their live coverage goes off without a hitch, and Deanna winds up hosting with vocal Republican Vern, despite her efforts to strike a neutral tone.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Vegas or Bust
    6.5/1014 votes

    Vegas or Bust

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 8/16/2021

    As Vern's vision to build a KPVM branch in Las Vegas comes to fruition, Eunette and Missey eye opportunities in the new market, while Deanna remains skeptical about shifting her focus from Pahrump. Meanwhile, weatherman John takes on a new role in sales, and Vern's wife Ronda composes a jingle for an advertiser.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown