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The Best Episodes of WKRP in Cincinnati

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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. New programming director Andy Travis brings in a new DJ

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    WKRP in Cincinnati Season 1 Episode 7 - Turkeys Away
    9.0/10(4 votes)

    #1 - Turkeys Away

    S1:E7

    Carlson thinks up a wacko Thanksgiving promotional gimmick.

    Director:Michael Zinberg
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. WKRP in Cincinnati Season 2 Episode 19 - In Concert
    8.8/10(260 votes)

    #2 - In Concert

    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.

    Director:Linda Day
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. WKRP in Cincinnati Season 2 Episode 22 - Filthy Pictures (2)
    8.6/10(175 votes)

    #3 - Filthy Pictures (2)

    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.

    Director:Rod Daniel
    Writer:Steve Marshall

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  4. WKRP in Cincinnati Season 2 Episode 21 - Filthy Pictures (1)
    8.5/10(177 votes)

    #4 - Filthy Pictures (1)

    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.

    Director:Rod Daniel
    Writer:Steve Marshall

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  5. WKRP in Cincinnati Season 2 Episode 7 - Mike Fright
    8.4/10(164 votes)

    #5 - Mike Fright

    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.

    Director:Will Mackenzie
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. WKRP in Cincinnati Season 2 Episode 11 - Jennifer's Home for Christmas
    8.3/10(186 votes)

    #6 - Jennifer's Home for Christmas

    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.

    Director:Rod Daniel
    Writer:Steve Marshall

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  7. WKRP in Cincinnati Season 2 Episode 3 - Baseball
    8.2/10(219 votes)

    #7 - Baseball

    S2:E3

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

    Director:Hugh Wilson
    Writer:Hugh Wilson

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  8. WKRP in Cincinnati Season 2 Episode 23 - Venus Rising
    8.1/10(146 votes)

    #8 - Venus Rising

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Steve Marshall

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  9. WKRP in Cincinnati Season 2 Episode 24 - Most Improved Station
    8.1/10(148 votes)

    #9 - Most Improved Station

    S2:E24

    Everyone starts bickering after the station loses a broadcasting award.

    Director:Rod Daniel
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. WKRP in Cincinnati Season 2 Episode 6 - Carlson for President
    8.0/10(170 votes)

    #10 - Carlson for President

    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.

    Director:Will Mackenzie
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. WKRP in Cincinnati Season 2 Episode 9 - Baby, If You've Ever Wondered
    8.0/10(157 votes)

    #11 - Baby, If You've Ever Wondered

    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.

    Director:Rod Daniel
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. WKRP in Cincinnati Season 2 Episode 10 - Bailey's Big Break
    8.0/10(156 votes)

    #12 - Bailey's Big Break

    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.

    Director:Will Mackenzie
    Writer:Steve Marshall

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  13. WKRP in Cincinnati Season 4 Episode 1 - An Explosive Affair (Part 1)
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - An Explosive Affair (Part 1)

    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.

    Director:Linda Day
    Writer:Steve Marshall

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  14. WKRP in Cincinnati Season 4 Episode 2 - An Explosive Affair (Part 2)
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - An Explosive Affair (Part 2)

    S4:E2

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

    Director:Linda Day
    Writer:Steve Marshall

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  15. WKRP in Cincinnati Season 2 Episode 16 - Put Up or Shut Up
    7.8/10(141 votes)

    #15 - Put Up or Shut Up

    S2:E16

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

    Director:Will Mackenzie
    Writers:Blake Hunter, Steve Marshall

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  16. WKRP in Cincinnati Season 2 Episode 17 - The Americanization of Ivan
    7.8/10(164 votes)

    #16 - The Americanization of Ivan

    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.

    Director:Hugh Wilson
    Writer:Steve Marshall

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  17. WKRP in Cincinnati Season 1 Episode 5 - Hold-Up
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #17 - Hold-Up

    S1:E5

    A broadcast from a stereo shop is disrupted by a holdup.

    Director:Asaad Kelada
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. WKRP in Cincinnati Season 2 Episode 18 - Les' Groupie
    7.7/10(156 votes)

    #18 - Les' Groupie

    S2:E18

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

    Director:Rod Daniel
    Writer:Steve Marshall

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  19. WKRP in Cincinnati Season 3 Episode 12 - Venus and the Man
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #19 - Venus and the Man

    S3:E12

    The station's cleaning woman asks Venus to convince her big, tough teenage son not to drop out of school.

    Director:Rod Daniel
    Writer:Hugh Wilson

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  20. WKRP in Cincinnati Season 2 Episode 2 - For Love or Money (2)
    7.6/10(155 votes)

    #20 - For Love or Money (2)

    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.

    Director:Will Mackenzie
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. WKRP in Cincinnati Season 2 Episode 4 - Bad Risk
    7.6/10(163 votes)

    #21 - Bad Risk

    S2:E4

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

    Director:Will Mackenzie
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. WKRP in Cincinnati Season 2 Episode 13 - God Talks to Johnny
    7.6/10(150 votes)

    #22 - God Talks to Johnny

    S2:E13

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

    Director:Will Mackenzie
    Writer:Hugh Wilson

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  23. WKRP in Cincinnati Season 2 Episode 5 - Jennifer Falls in Love
    7.5/10(159 votes)

    #23 - Jennifer Falls in Love

    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.

    Director:Will Mackenzie
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. WKRP in Cincinnati Season 2 Episode 8 - The Patter of Little Feet
    7.5/10(143 votes)

    #24 - The Patter of Little Feet

    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.

    Director:Will Mackenzie
    Writer:Blake Hunter

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  25. WKRP in Cincinnati Season 2 Episode 14 - A Family Affair
    7.5/10(152 votes)

    #25 - A Family Affair

    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.

    Director:Rod Daniel
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Turkeys Away" is the best rated episode of "WKRP in Cincinnati". It scored 9/10 based on 4 votes. Directed by Michael Zinberg and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/30/1978. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "In Concert".