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The Best Episodes of WKRP in Cincinnati

Every episode of WKRP in Cincinnati ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of WKRP in Cincinnati!

The Best Episodes of WKRP in Cincinnati

When a Cincinnati radio station switches from sedate music to top-40 rock 'n' roll, its staff of oddball characters is forced to switch gears quickly....

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  1. 8.8/10(241 votes)

    #1 - In Concert

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    S2:E19

    At a concert by the Who in Cincinnati on December 3, 1979, eleven kids were trampled to death when the crowd rushed to get seats. The first part of this episode takes place before that concert; the second act takes place the day after, and presents the characters' reactions to the tragedy.

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    Director:Linda Day
    Writer:N/A
  2. 8.7/10(3 votes)

    #2 - Turkeys Away

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    S1:E7

    Carlson thinks up a wacko Thanksgiving promotional gimmick.

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    Writer:N/A
  3. 8.6/10(167 votes)

    #3 - Filthy Pictures (2)

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    S2:E22

    Mr. Carlson convinces Jennifer and Andy to pose in bathing suits for a ""Surf's Up in Cincinnati"" poster. After the photo session, the photographer secretly takes nude photos of Jennifer while she's changing.

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    Director:Rod Daniel
  4. 8.5/10(168 votes)

    #4 - Filthy Pictures (1)

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    S2:E21

    Mr. Carlson convinces Jennifer and Andy to pose in bathing suits for a ""Surf's Up in Cincinnati"" poster. After the photo session, the photographer secretly takes nude photos of Jennifer while she's changing.

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    Director:Rod Daniel
  5. 8.4/10(157 votes)

    #5 - Mike Fright

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    S2:E7

    During a citywide garbage strike, Johnny jokingly suggests that his listeners dump their garbage on the steps of City Hall. The joke is on him, and the station, when hundreds of listeners take him seriously. Johnny becomes aware of his power and develops a serious case of mike fright.

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    Writer:N/A
  6. 8.3/10(178 votes)

    #6 - Jennifer's Home for Christmas

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    S2:E11

    Jennifer tells her friends that she has nothing special planned for Christmas, and that she doesn't have a tree this year. Everyone begins to suspect that she might be alone for the holidays.

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    Director:Rod Daniel
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  8. 8.2/10(211 votes)

    #7 - Baseball

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    S2:E3

    The staff plays against the team from rival station WPIG in a softball game.

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    Director:Hugh Wilson
  9. 8.1/10(151 votes)

    #8 - Bailey's Big Break

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    S2:E10

    When WKRP needs an assistant news reporter, Bailey applies for the job and gets it. Les, who doesn't want to work with anyone, least of all a woman, tries to keep Bailey from going on the air.

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  10. 8.1/10(142 votes)

    #9 - Venus Rising

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    S2:E23

    Venus is offered a job as program director of WREQ radio, but is disillusioned when he discovers how the station is run and why they want to hire him. Meanwhile, Herb circulates a rumor that he, too, has received a job offer.

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    Director:N/A
  11. 8.1/10(140 votes)

    #10 - Most Improved Station

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    S2:E24

    Everyone starts bickering after the station loses a broadcasting award.

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    Director:Rod Daniel
    Writer:N/A
  12. 8.0/10(165 votes)

    #11 - Carlson for President

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    S2:E6

    Mr. Carlson runs for Cincinnati City Council. When Bailey discovers a potentially damaging piece of information about the front-runner in the election, Mr. Carlson considers using that information in a televised debate.

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  13. 8.0/10(152 votes)

    #12 - Baby, If You've Ever Wondered

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    S2:E9

    The new ratings book arrives, and WKRP has climbed from 16th to 14th place in the Cincinnati market. Everyone is happy about the gain except Andy, who knows that the station has not improved enough, in part because of his own unwillingness to fire incompetent employees like Herb and Les.

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    Director:Rod Daniel
    Writer:N/A
  14. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - An Explosive Affair (Part 1)

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    S4:E1

    After the station receives a bomb threat, Andy sends Johnny and Venus to broadcast from the transmitter tower while the station is being searched.

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    Director:Linda Day
  15. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - An Explosive Affair (Part 2)

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    S4:E2

    Andy is unable to warn Johnny and Venus when he realizes that the bomb is at the transmitter.

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    Director:Linda Day
  16. 7.8/10(137 votes)

    #15 - Put Up or Shut Up

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    S2:E16

    Bailey convinces Jennifer to accept a date with Herb in the hope that he'll get scared and back down.

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  17. 7.8/10(159 votes)

    #16 - The Americanization of Ivan

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    S2:E17

    Bailey and Les attend a press conference given by a group of visiting Russian hog experts. One of the Russians falls for Bailey and asks her to help him defect to the United States.

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  18. 7.7/10(150 votes)

    #17 - Les' Groupie

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    S2:E18

    Les goes out on a date with a female fan, who proceeds to move into his apartment and take over his life.

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    Director:Rod Daniel
  19. 7.6/10(152 votes)

    #18 - For Love or Money (2)

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    S2:E2

    Johnny calls his friends over to Jennifer's apartment to help him deal with Buffy and her threat of a lawsuit. Buffy arrives and, after having a drink with Johnny, tells him that she put poison in his drink.

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  20. 7.6/10(161 votes)

    #19 - Bad Risk

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    S2:E4

    Herb starts selling insurance as a sideline, and sells a comprehensive policy to Les, who promptly has an accident.

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  21. 7.6/10(146 votes)

    #20 - God Talks to Johnny

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    S2:E13

    When Johnny thinks he's heard God's voice talking to him, everyone, including Johnny, thinks he's going insane.

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  22. 7.5/10(153 votes)

    #21 - Jennifer Falls in Love

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    S2:E5

    For the first time in her life, Jennifer is in love, with a penniless but handsome repairman who turns out to be even more of a gold digger than she is. Meanwhile, Les tries to get a raise, and Johnny becomes convinced that he's the man Jennifer is in love with.

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    Writer:N/A
  23. 7.5/10(140 votes)

    #22 - The Patter of Little Feet

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    S2:E8

    Mr. Carlson's wife Carmen announces that she is pregnant. Mr. Carlson is overjoyed, and certain that Carmen feels the same way. However, Mama Carlson points out the potential dangers of middle-aged pregnancy and recommends an abortion.

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  24. 7.5/10(148 votes)

    #23 - A Family Affair

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    S2:E14

    Andy's sister Carol visits Cincinnati, and Andy sets up a date for her and Johnny. But Carol winds up going out with Venus instead, and Andy becomes instinctively angry about it.

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    Director:Rod Daniel
    Writer:N/A
  25. 7.4/10(159 votes)

    #24 - For Love or Money (1)

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    S2:E1

    Johnny forgets about his date with Bailey when he gets a call from Buffy, his old girlfriend from California. He borrows Jennifer's apartment to impress Buffy; however, that plan ends when she tells him she's suing him for palimony.

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  26. 7.3/10(144 votes)

    #25 - Sparky

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    S2:E12

    Mr. Carlson hires legendary baseball manager Sparky Anderson as the host of a new sports interview show. But when the show proves a complete disaster, it falls to Mr. Carlson to fire his hero.

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    Director:Rod Daniel
    Writer:N/A

Best Episodes Summary

"In Concert" is the best rated episode of "WKRP in Cincinnati". It scored 8.8/10 based on 241 votes. Directed by Linda Day and written by N/A, it aired on 2/11/1980. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Turkeys Away".