NewsRadio - Season 5

NewsRadio - Season 5

Season 5

Network
Episodes22
DatesSep 23, 1998 - May 4, 1999
Previous Season

Episodes

Bill Moves On
Season 5Episode 130 min

Bill Moves On

Bill McNeal dies from a heart attack, leaving the staff to mourn their loss and celebrate his life.

Sep 23, 1998
Meet the Max Louis
Season 5Episode 230 min

Meet the Max Louis

Dave hires Bill's old friend Max Louis, but soon learns that the "veteran" is insecure and inexperienced.

Oct 7, 1998
Lucky Burger
Season 5Episode 330 min

Lucky Burger

Matthew hires Joe to dig up dirt on Max Louis in order to get him fired; Lisa conducts and undercover restaurant investigation.

Oct 14, 1998
Noise
Season 5Episode 430 min

Noise

The staff becomes concerned when Dave starts spending too much time with a relaxation machine.

Oct 21, 1998
Flowers for Matthew
Season 5Episode 530 min

Flowers for Matthew

Joe's smart drink amazes Dave with its results on Matthew; Max is nervous about Beth.

Oct 28, 1998
Jail (1)
Season 5Episode 630 min

Jail (1)

Jimmy is taken away by the FBI under suspicion of being a fugitive, but Joe vows to free him.

Nov 4, 1998
The Lam (2)
Season 5Episode 730 min

The Lam (2)

Dave learns that Jimmy has escaped from jail and is hiding in Wisconsin; Lisa is enamored by a new love.

Nov 11, 1998
Clash of the Titans (3)
Season 5Episode 830 min

Clash of the Titans (3)

A surprise witness at the trial may tip the scales of justice in Jimmy's favor; Lisa dumps Johnny.

Nov 24, 1998
Boston
Season 5Episode 930 min

Boston

Dave tries to tape a message to high-school graduates but can't find the right words; Max tries to help Lisa with her speech impediment and accidentally uncovers her hidden Boston accent; Beth is bandaged.

Dec 9, 1998
Spooky Rapping Crypt
Season 5Episode 1030 min

Spooky Rapping Crypt

Beth and Mr. James clash over employee profit-sharing. After undergoing hypnosis, Matthew believes he endured Satanic ritual abuse from Lisa.

Dec 15, 1998
Stinkbutt
Season 5Episode 1130 min

Stinkbutt

Jimmy hires a security adviser who Max thinks is a con man; Joe and Beth are chosen to create a mural.

Jan 5, 1999
Apartment
Season 5Episode 1230 min

Apartment

The entire station gets involved when Dave and Lisa vie for the same apartment. 

Jan 12, 1999
Towers
Season 5Episode 1330 min

Towers

Jimmy wants to build in New York; Matthew's 30th birthday spurs radical changes that irritate everyone.

Feb 2, 1999
Hair
Season 5Episode 1430 min

Hair

Joe hypnotizes Jimmy to help him relive and resolve his feelings from the '60s. 

Feb 9, 1999
Assistant
Season 5Episode 1530 min

Assistant

Lisa discovers her contract allows her to have an assistant, who ends up being attracted to Dave; Jimmy turns the men's room into a cigar lounge. 

Feb 16, 1999
Wino (1)
Season 5Episode 1630 min

Wino (1)

Matthew finds out that Jimmy's nemesis, Johnny Johnson, is actually a vagrant battling alcoholism.

Feb 23, 1999
Wedding (2)
Season 5Episode 1730 min

Wedding (2)

As Lisa prepares for her wedding, an undercover cop stalks Johnny for stealing Lisa's ring. 

Mar 2, 1999
Ploy
Season 5Episode 1830 min

Ploy

Max pretends to be leaving WNYX to try and get a date with Beth; Joe dislikes Lisa's new last name.

Mar 9, 1999
Padded Suit
Season 5Episode 1930 min

Padded Suit

Dave tries to impose mandatory job descriptions; Joe teaches Matthew and Max martial arts.

Apr 13, 1999
Freaky Friday
Season 5Episode 2030 min

Freaky Friday

Jimmy and Matthew swap places for a day; Lisa finds out about Beth's mail-order scam.

Apr 20, 1999
Retirement (1)
Season 5Episode 2130 min

Retirement (1)

Lisa organizes a farewell party for Jimmy after he announces his retirement. 

Apr 27, 1999
New Hampshire (2)
Season 5Episode 2230 min

New Hampshire (2)

Dave ponders his future at WNYX without Jimmy, until he's faced with a bigger problem when the rest of the crew decides to leave.

May 4, 1999

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