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The Best Episodes of WKRP in Cincinnati Season 2

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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
    WKRP in Cincinnati Season 2 Episode 1 - For Love or Money (1)
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - For Love or Money (1)

    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.

    Director:Will Mackenzie
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. WKRP in Cincinnati Season 2 Episode 2 - For Love or Money (2)
    5.0/10(1 votes)

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

    #3 - 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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  4. WKRP in Cincinnati Season 2 Episode 4 - Bad Risk
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. WKRP in Cincinnati Season 2 Episode 5 - Jennifer Falls in Love
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. WKRP in Cincinnati Season 2 Episode 6 - Carlson for President
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - 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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  7. WKRP in Cincinnati Season 2 Episode 7 - Mike Fright
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - 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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  8. WKRP in Cincinnati Season 2 Episode 8 - The Patter of Little Feet
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - 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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  9. WKRP in Cincinnati Season 2 Episode 9 - Baby, If You've Ever Wondered
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - 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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  10. WKRP in Cincinnati Season 2 Episode 10 - Bailey's Big Break
    5.0/10(1 votes)

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

    #11 - 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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  12. WKRP in Cincinnati Season 2 Episode 12 - Sparky
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Sparky

    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.

    Director:Rod Daniel
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. WKRP in Cincinnati Season 2 Episode 13 - God Talks to Johnny
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - 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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  14. WKRP in Cincinnati Season 2 Episode 14 - A Family Affair
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - 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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  15. WKRP in Cincinnati Season 2 Episode 15 - Herb's Dad
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - Herb's Dad

    S2:E15

    Herb's father, a lifelong salesman who shares Herb's taste in clothes, runs away from the Shady Hills Rest Home and visits the station.

    Director:Rod Daniel
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. WKRP in Cincinnati Season 2 Episode 16 - Put Up or Shut Up
    5.0/10(1 votes)

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

    #17 - 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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  18. WKRP in Cincinnati Season 2 Episode 18 - Les' Groupie
    5.0/10(1 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 2 Episode 19 - In Concert
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #19 - 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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  20. WKRP in Cincinnati Season 2 Episode 20 - The Doctor's Daughter
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - The Doctor's Daughter

    S2:E20

    Johnny's daughter shows up and moves in, and Johnny has to decide whether to express his disapproval of the shiftless boyfriend she's brought along.

    Director:Frank Bonner
    Writer:Lissa Levin

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

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

    #22 - 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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  23. WKRP in Cincinnati Season 2 Episode 23 - Venus Rising
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - 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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  24. WKRP in Cincinnati Season 2 Episode 24 - Most Improved Station
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - Most Improved Station

    S2:E24

    Everyone starts bickering after the station loses a broadcasting award.

    Director:Rod Daniel
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"For Love or Money (1)" is the best rated episode of "WKRP in Cincinnati" season 2. It scored 5/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Will Mackenzie and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/17/1979. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "For Love or Money (2)".