NewsRadio (Season 5)

Bill Moves On (Episode 1)

Writer: Paul Simms

Air date: 1998-09-23

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: The news crew copes with the loss of their good friend, Bill, after he dies of a heart attack.

Meet The Max Louis (Episode 2)

Writer: Alan J. Higgins

Air date: 1998-10-07

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Jon Lovitz joins the cast as Max Louis, hired because of a connection to Bill. The idea of "Y2K" wreaks havoc at the office.

Lucky Burger (Episode 3)

Writer: Alan J. Higgins

Air date: 1998-10-14

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: It comes out that Max doctored his resume; Lisa goes undercover at a restaurant.

Noise (Episode 4)

Writer: Sam Johnson

Air date: 1998-10-21

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Dave learns he has high blood pressure, causing Joe to install a sound machine. Matthew becomes motherly toward Max, after a conversation with Beth.

Flowers for Matthew (Episode 5)

Writer: Ron Weiner

Air date: 1998-10-28

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Joe creates a "smart drink" with extreme results; Lisa becomes Max's confidante.

Jail (Episode 6)

Air date: 1998-11-04

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: After a case of mistaken identity, Jimmy is sent to jail. His vice president, Johnny, takes over.

The Lam (Episode 7) 2.0

Writer: Sam Johnson

Air date: 1998-11-11

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Lisa admits her attraction to Johnny; Dave must exploit their relationship to protect Jimmy.

Clash of the Titans (Episode 8) 1.0

Writer: Josh Lieb

Air date: 1998-11-24

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Jimmy is freed from prison, only to realize that Johnny has stolen his empire.

Boston (Episode 9)

Writer: Alan J. Higgins

Air date: 1998-12-09

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Dave tries to tape a message for students at his alma mater; Lisa tries to cure her speech impediment.

Spooky Rapping Crypt (Episode 10)

Air date: 1998-12-15

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Beth wants to start profit-sharing; Matthew thinks of abuse after undergoing hypnosis.

Stinkbutt (Episode 11) 1.0

Writer: Drake Sather

Air date: 1999-01-05

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Dave fights to hang Joe and Beth's strange painting in the lobby; Matthew starts dressing like Lisa.

Apartment (Episode 12)

Air date: 1999-01-12

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Dave and Lisa fight for an apartment, which Max decides he wants; Joe and Beth "fix up" the show's website.

Towers (Episode 13)

Writer: Alan J. Higgins

Air date: 1999-02-02

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Matthew's 30th birthday causes him to adopt the persona of an 18 year old. Lisa protests Jimmy's plan to build a 200 story skyscraper.

Hair (Episode 14)

Writer: Josh Lieb

Air date: 1999-02-09

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Jimmy's fear of hippies causes him to blow a big deal; Max and Beth spoil Lisa's dog.

Assistant (Episode 15)

Writer: Ron Weiner

Air date: 1999-02-16

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Lisa's new assistant turns Joe and Dave into rivals; Max complains about the lack of sofa in the men's room.

Wino (Episode 16)

Writer: Sam Johnson

Air date: 1999-02-23

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: The formerly evil Johnny Johnson returns to the station, now a homeless wino, to claim Lisa's hand in marriage. Lisa finds it hard to resist Johnny... despite his noxious odor.

Wedding (Episode 17)

Air date: 1999-03-02

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Lisa gets married to Johnny, despite Dave's attempt to talk her out of it.

Ploy (Episode 18)

Air date: 1999-03-09

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Max pretends to quit to hopefully get Beth to beg him to stay. When the ploy fails, Dave has to swallow his pride to get Max back. Lisa's new hyphenated last name, Miller-Johnson, irks both Joe and Matthew.

Padded Suit (Episode 19)

Writer: Ron Weiner

Air date: 1999-04-13

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Dave vents aggression on the staff, threatening to fire someone. Matthew wears a padded suit to learn Joe's karate-like martial art, Joe-jitsu. Mr. James leads a crusade against Mother's Day.

Freaky Friday (Episode 20)

Writer: Josh Lieb

Air date: 1999-04-20

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Jimmy and Matthew switch places for a day, with life altering results. Dave bans Max from the breakroom.

Retirement (Episode 21)

Writer: Brian Kelley

Air date: 1999-04-27

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Mr. James announces that he's selling the station and retiring to New Hampshire. Dave believes it's a ploy. Lisa organizes a retirement party to convince Mr. James to stay.

New Hampshire (Episode 22)

Writer: Sam Johnson

Air date: 1999-05-04

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Jimmy returns to finalize the sale of the station and tries to persuade one staff member to relocate to New Hampshire with him.