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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!

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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
    8.0/10(3 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 4 Episode 1 - An Explosive Affair (Part 1)
    8.0/10(1 votes)

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

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

    #5 - Hold-Up

    S1:E5

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

    Director:Asaad Kelada
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #6 - 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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  7. WKRP in Cincinnati Season 3 Episode 3 - Real Families
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #7 - Real Families

    S3:E3

    When Herb's family is featured in the show ""Real Families"", he is sure that they can serve as an example of a clean living family. Unfortunately, the image Herb wants to convey is different from the reality shown on screen.

    Director:Rod Daniel
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. WKRP in Cincinnati Season 4 Episode 9 - The Consultant
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #8 - The Consultant

    S4:E9

    Mama Carlson hires a professional radio consultant to evaluate WKRP. The man she's hired, Norris Breeze, is an old friend of Andy's who also runs a radio programming service. Andy soon realizes that Breeze intends to give the station a bad report unless it subscribes to the service.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Hugh Wilson

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  9. WKRP in Cincinnati Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot (1)
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #9 - Pilot (1)

    S1:E1

    Andy tries to convince WKRP's owner that rock and roll will cure the station's ailing ratings.

    Director:Jay Sandrich
    Writer:Hugh Wilson

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  10. WKRP in Cincinnati Season 1 Episode 2 - Pilot (2)
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #10 - Pilot (2)

    S1:E2

    Andy faces a fiscal crisis: Carlson won't finance a breaking-in period for the new format.

    Director:Michael Zinberg
    Writer:Hugh Wilson

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  11. WKRP in Cincinnati Season 1 Episode 6 - Bailey's Show
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #11 - Bailey's Show

    S1:E6

    Bailey's show brings out the weirdest people in town.

    Director:Asaad Kelada
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. WKRP in Cincinnati Season 1 Episode 10 - A Date With Jennifer
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #12 - A Date With Jennifer

    S1:E10

    Les invites Jennifer to a banquet, then suspects she only accepted out of pity.

    Director:Asaad Kelada
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. WKRP in Cincinnati Season 1 Episode 11 - The Contest Nobody Could Win
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #13 - The Contest Nobody Could Win

    S1:E11

    Johnny accidentally offers listeners $5000 instead of $50 as a contest prize.

    Director:Asaad Kelada
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. WKRP in Cincinnati Season 1 Episode 14 - Johnny Comes Back
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #14 - Johnny Comes Back

    S1:E14

    Johnny comes back to WKRP expecting to get his job back. Instead, he is assigned to the predawn show.

    Director:Asaad Kelada
    Writer:Blake Hunter

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  15. WKRP in Cincinnati Season 1 Episode 18 - Who is Gordon Sims?
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #15 - Who is Gordon Sims?

    S1:E18

    Venus refuses to pose for an ad because he's wanted by the law.

    Director:Rod Daniel
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. WKRP in Cincinnati Season 1 Episode 22 - Preacher
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #16 - Preacher

    S1:E22

    A wrestler turned preacher uses his radio sermon to sell merchandise.

    Director:Michael Zinberg
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. WKRP in Cincinnati Season 2 Episode 3 - Baseball
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #17 - 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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  18. WKRP in Cincinnati Season 3 Episode 11 - Frog Story
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #18 - Frog Story

    S3:E11

    Herb has accidentally spray-painted his daughter's pet frog Greenpeace pink, and brings the frog to the station trying to find a way to save its life. Meanwhile, Les convinces Johnny that he is suffering from the dreaded ""schistosomiasis.""

    Director:Rod Daniel
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. WKRP in Cincinnati Season 3 Episode 22 - Clean Up Radio Everywhere
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #19 - Clean Up Radio Everywhere

    S3:E22

    Dr. Bob Halyers, head of the organization Clean Up Radio Broadcasting (CURB), visits Mr. Carlson with a list of obscene songs that he wants the station to stop playing.

    Director:Linda Day
    Writer:Hugh Wilson

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  20. WKRP in Cincinnati Season 2 Episode 11 - Jennifer's Home for Christmas
    6.8/10(4 votes)

    #20 - 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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  21. WKRP in Cincinnati Season 2 Episode 17 - The Americanization of Ivan
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #21 - 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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  22. WKRP in Cincinnati Season 2 Episode 21 - Filthy Pictures (1)
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #22 - 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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  23. WKRP in Cincinnati Season 2 Episode 22 - Filthy Pictures (2)
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #23 - 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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  24. WKRP in Cincinnati Season 3 Episode 2 - Jennifer Moves
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #24 - Jennifer Moves

    S3:E2

    The staff helps Jennifer move into her new $125,000 house in the quiet suburb of Landersville. But she soon finds out that life in Landersville isn't as pleasant as she thought it would be.

    Director:Linda Day
    Writer:Hugh Wilson

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  25. WKRP in Cincinnati Season 3 Episode 4 - The Baby
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #25 - The Baby

    S3:E4

    Mr. Carlson's wife goes into labor and the WKRP staffers all visit the hospital to be there when she gives birth.

    Director:Rod Daniel
    Writer:Blake Hunter

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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 1.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "In Concert".