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Season 5 – NewsRadio

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"NewsRadio" showcases the hilarious antics of staffers at WNYX, the fictional No.2 news radio station serving New York. The characters are eccentric and witty, and sarcasm is the name of the game as they surprise one another with back-and-forth banter. Dave Foley stars as the level-headed news director who tries -- but mostly fails -- to keep his colleagues in line.
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Critics Reviews

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Sam Adams IndieWire Hartman's murder dealt the show a blow from which it could never recover... The clockwork never ticked with quite the same precision. Sep 13, 2018 Full Review Noel Murray AV Club The unfairly maligned fifth season retains some crackle, even without the presence of Hartman. Sep 13, 2018 Full Review Donna Bowman AV Club The creative team would ditch the constraints of their premise, cash out whatever equity their characters had built up, and throw a big party with it. Rated: B+ Sep 13, 2018 Full Review Edward Johnson-Ott NUVO Newsweekly Not quite up to the quality level of the previous four seasons (Jon Lovitz joined the cast; his terribly unfocused character added little), but there are a number of top-notch episodes. Rated: 3.5/5 Sep 14, 2018 Full Review Chris Kaltenbach Baltimore Sun NewsRadio says farewell with an episode that's true to the show, true to Hartman's character and truly funny. Sep 14, 2018 Full Review Terry Kelleher People Magazine While Hartman's comic mastery is sorely missed, Lovitz has earned his share of laughs with familiar tics and offbeat timing... But we've come to appreciate the primary source of this show's staying power: Foley's not-quite-straight-faced reactions. Sep 14, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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R B I never gave this season a chance before because it did not have Phil Hartman. However, it was a really good season of the show. Jon Lovitz was a descent fill in for the final season. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/23/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Dave Foley

Dave Nelson

Vicki Lewis

Beth

Stephen Root

Jimmy James

Andy Dick

Matthew Brock

Maura Tierney

Lisa Miller

Joe Rogan

Joe Garrelli

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 23, 1998 Bill Moves On Bill McNeal dies from a heart attack, leaving the staff to mourn their loss and celebrate his life. Guest star: Khandi Alexander. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 7, 1998 Meet the Max Louis Dave hires Bill's old friend Max Louis, but soon learns that the "veteran" is insecure and inexperienced. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 14, 1998 Lucky Burger Matthew (Andy Dick) hires Joe (Joe Rogan) to dig up dirt on Max Louis (Jon Lovitz) in order to get him fired; restaurant investigation. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 21, 1998 Noise The staff becomes concerned when Dave (Dave Foley) starts spending too much time with a relaxation machine. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 28, 1998 Flowers for Matthew Joe's (Joe Rogan) smart drink amazes Dave (Dave Foley) with its results on Matthew (Andy Dick); Max (Jon Lovitz) is nervous about Beth (Vicki Lewis). Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 4, 1998 Jail Jimmy (Stephen Root) is taken away by the FBI under suspicion of being a fugitive, but Joe (Joe Rogan) vows to free him. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 11, 1998 The Lam Dave learns that Jimmy has escaped from jail and is hiding in Wisconsin; Lisa is enamored by a new love. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 24, 1998 Clash of the Titans A surprise witness (guest star Adam West) at the trial may tip the scales of justice in Jimmy's (Stephen Root) favor; Lisa (Maura Tierney) dumps Johnny (guest star Patrick Warburton). Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 9, 1998 Boston Dave tries to tape a message to high-school graduates but can't find the right words; Beth is bandaged. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 15, 1998 Spooky Rapping Crypt Jimmy and Beth (Stephen Root, Vicki Lewis) battle over a profit-sharing plan that they both thought of simultaneously. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 5, 1999 Stinkbutt Jimmy hires a security adviser who Max thinks is a con man; Joe and Beth are chosen to create a mural. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 12, 1999 Apartment The entire station gets involved when Dave and Lisa (Dave Foley, Maura Tierney) vie for the same apartment. With Stephen Root. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 2, 1999 Towers Jimmy wants to build in New York; Matthew's 30th birthday spurs radical changes that irritate everyone. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 9, 1999 Hair Joe (Joe Rogan) hypnotizes Jimmy (Stephen Root) to help him relive and resolve his feelings from the '60s. With Jon Lovitz and Dave Foley. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 16, 1999 Assistant Lisa's (Maura Tierney) new assistant (guest star Tiffani-Amber Thiessen) is attracted to Dave (Dave Foley); Jimmy (Stephen Root) turns the men's room into a cigar lounge. With Joe Rogan, Andy Dick and Jon Lovitz. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 23, 1999 Wino Matthew (Andy Dick) finds out that Jimmy's (Stephen Root) nemesis, Johnny Johnson (guest star Patrick Warburton), is actually a vagrant battling alcoholism. With Maura Tierney and Dave Foley. Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 2, 1999 Wedding As Lisa (Maura Tierney) prepares for her wedding, an undercover cop stalks Johnny (guest star Patrick Warburton) for stealing Lisa's ring. With Dave Foley, Vicki Lewis and Stephen Root. Details Episode 18 Aired Mar 9, 1999 Ploy Max (Jon Lovitz) pretends to be leaving WNYX to try and get a date with Beth (Vicki Lewis); Joe (Joe Rogan) dislikes Lisa's (Maura Tierney) new last name. Details Episode 19 Aired Apr 13, 1999 Padded Suit Dave (Dave Foley) tries to impose mandatory job descriptions; Joe (Joe Rogan) teaches Matthew and Max (Andy Dick, Jon Lovitz) martial arts. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 20, 1999 Freaky Friday Jimmy and Matthew (Stephen Root, Andy Dick) swap places for a day; Lisa (Maura Tierney) finds out about Beth's (Vicki Lewis) mail-order scam. Details Episode 21 Aired Apr 27, 1999 Retirement Lisa (Maura Tierney) organizes a farewell party for Jimmy (Stephen Root) after he announces his retirement. With Dave Foley, Andy Dick and Vicki Lewis. Details Episode 22 Aired May 4, 1999 New Hampshire 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. Details

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Season Info

Director
Tom Cherones, Skip Collector, Judi Elterman, Dave Foley
Executive Producer
Brad Grey, Bernie Brillstein, Paul Simms
Screenwriter
Josh Lieb, Sam Johnson, Tom Saunders, Alan J. Higgins, Paul Simms, Drake Sather, Joe Fury, Chris Marcil, Mark O'Keefe, Kell Cahoon, Cliff Shoenberg, Brian Kelley, Ron Weiner
Network
NBC
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 23, 1998