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WKRP in Cincinnati•Season 4•Episode 1

An Explosive Affair (Part 1)

8.6/10 · 169 votesOct 7, 198125 min

Ranked #3 of 22 in Season 4•+0.5 vs season avg

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

Directed byLinda Day

Written bySteve Marshall

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Seasons4

Cast8

Gary Sandy

Gary Sandy

Andy Travis

Howard Hesseman

Howard Hesseman

Dr. Johnny Fever

Tim Reid

Tim Reid

Venus Flytrap

Loni Anderson

Loni Anderson

Jennifer Marlowe

Frank Bonner

Frank Bonner

Herb Tarlek

Gordon Jump

Gordon Jump

Arthur Carlson

Richard Sanders

Richard Sanders

Les Nessman

Jan Smithers

Jan Smithers

Bailey Quarters

Crew2

L

Linda Day

Director

S

Steve Marshall

Writer

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Episode Summary

"An Explosive Affair (Part 1)" is episode 1 of WKRP in Cincinnati season 4. It scored 8.6/10 from 169 votes, ranking #3 of 22 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Linda Day and written by Steve Marshall, it aired on October 7, 1981.

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