NewsRadio season 2
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This is a detailed list of NewsRadio episodes from the second season. See List of NewsRadio episodes for a complete list of all NewsRadio episodes.
[edit] No, This is Not Based Entirely on Julie's Life
- Episode No.: 2-1 (8)
- Production No.: 202
- US Airdate: September 19, 1995
- Written by: Paul Simms
- Directed by: Alan Myerson
- Guest stars: Chris Kattan as Employee #3
- Recurring characters: Steve Susskind as Milos the Janitor
[edit] Summary
Beth attempts to take nude pictures of herself for her boyfriend. Joe tries to find out who has been stealing his gelato.
[edit] Goofy Ball
- Episode No.: 2-2 (9)
- Production No.: 201
- US Airdate: September 26, 1995
- Written by: Paul Simms
- Directed by: Alan Myerson
- Guest stars: Dennis Miller as The Stalker
[edit] Summary
Mr. James introduces the staff to "Goofy Ball", an annoying toy made by one of his companies. Dave and Lisa consider revealing their relationship. Bill has a stalker.
[edit] Rat Funeral
- Episode No.: 2-3 (10)
- Production No.: 205
- US Airdate: October 10, 1995
- Written by: Paul Simms and Lewis Morton
- Directed by: Alan Myerson
[edit] Summary
Dave is mystified by the staff's affection for a rat living in the station.
[edit] The Breakup
- Episode No.: 2-4 (11)
- Production No.: 206
- US Airdate: October 31, 1995
- Written by: Paul Simms
- Directed by: Peter Bonerz
[edit] Summary
Beth forces Dave and Lisa to reveal their relationship to the staff when she gets caught in the middle of a bad break-up fight.
[edit] The Shrink
- Episode No.: 2-5 (12)
- Production No.: 208
- US Airdate: November 07, 1995
- Written by: Andrew Gordon and Eileen Conn
- Directed by: Michael Lembeck
- Guest stars: John Ritter as Dr. Frank Westford
[edit] Summary
Dave agrees to bring in a therapist to counsel the staff and relieve some of the tension in the office.
[edit] Friends
- Episode No.: 2-6 (13)
- Production No.: 209
- US Airdate: November 14, 1995
- Written by: Brian Kelley and Josh Lieb
- Directed by: Michael Lembeck
- Guest stars: Bebe Neuwirth as Sandi Angelini
- Recurring characters: Tone Lōc as Security Guard (Lorenzo), Toby Huss as Guard #2 (Junior)
[edit] Summary
Dave hires a temp to help Beth organize the stations files.
[edit] Bill's Autobiography
- Episode No.: 2-7 (14)
- Production No.: 207
- US Airdate: November 21, 1995
- Written by: Joe Furey
- Directed by: Michael Lembeck
[edit] Summary
Bill receives an offer to publish his autobiography, but he soon realizes that there is not much in his life worth committing to paper.
[edit] Notes
- The tape recorder that Dave gives Bill to use for his book has a recording of Dave singing "A Horse With No Name" by America. Curiously, when Phil Hartman was a graphic artist in the 1970s, he designed three album covers for the group. His brother John Hartman was America's manager for many years.
[edit] Negotiation
- Episode No.: 2-8 (15)
- Production No.: 210
- US Airdate: November 28, 1995
- Written by: Dawn DeKeyser
- Directed by: Leonard R. Garner, Jr.
- Guest stars: Anthrax
[edit] Summary
Matthew receives a meaningless promotion. Lisa tries to find another job. Mr. James begins his wife search.
[edit] The Cane
- Episode No.: 2-9 (16)
- Production No.: 204
- US Airdate: December 12, 1995
- Written by: Brad Isaacs
- Directed by: Alan Myerson
[edit] Summary
Mr. James hosts a staff retreat in his office. Bill buys a cane and annoys Dave with it.
[edit] Xmas Story
- Episode No.: 2-10 (17)
- Production No.: 212
- US Airdate: December 19, 1995
- Written by: Lewis Morton
- Directed by: Leonard R. Garner, Jr.
- Gues stars: David Anthony Higgins as Santa
- Recurring characters: Tone Lōc as Lorenzo, Toby Huss as Junior
[edit] Summary
Mr. James buys sports cars for everyone on the staff except for Matthew, who gets tapes. Bill thinks that the Santa Claus down in the lobby is stalking him.
[edit] Station Sale
- Episode No.: 2-11 (18)
- Production No.: 211
- US Airdate: January 07, 1996
- Written by: Leslie Caveny, Brian Kelley, Lewis Morton, Joe Furey, Josh Lieb, and Paul Simms
- Directed by: Tom Cherones
- Guest stars: Maureen Mueller as Jane
[edit] Summary
The staff tries to convince Jimmy to not to sell the station.
When Bill Quotes John Keats the date was 1776 he was not born till 1795
[edit] Bitch Session
- Episode No.: 2-12 (19)
- Production No.: 213
- US Airdate: January 14, 1996
- Written by: Brian Kelley
- Directed by: James Burrows
[edit] Summary
Dave accidentally overhears the staff complaining about him.
[edit] In Through the Out Door
- Episode No.: 2-13 (20)
- Production No.: 217
- US Airdate: February 04, 1996
- Written by: Leslie Caveny, Joe Furey, Alan J. Higgins, Josh Lieb, Drake Sather, and Paul Simms
- Directed by: Patrick Maloney
- Recurring characters: Steve Susskind as Milos the Janitor
[edit] Summary
Joe tries to teach Matthew about gambling. Dave has to give a speech introducing Bill at a dinner.
[edit] The Song Remains the Same
- Episode No.: 2-14 (21)
- Production No.: 218
- US Airdate: February 18, 1996
- Written by: Sam Johnson, Chris Marcil, Joe Furey, and Lewis Morton
- Directed by: Tom Cherones
[edit] Summary
Beth discovers that she has a secret admirer. A reporter from The Wall Street Journal interviews Bill.
[edit] Zoso
- Episode No.: 2-15 (22)
- Production No.: 214
- US Airdate: February 25, 1996
- Written by: Josh Lieb, Lewis Morton, Joe Furey, and Paul Simms
- Directed by: James Burrows
- Guest stars: George Hamilton as Don Green
[edit] Summary
Beth and Lisa ask Mr. James to teach them how to negotiate. Lisa asks Dave for a raise.
[edit] Houses of the Holy
- Episode No.: 2-16 (23)
- Production No.: 215
- US Airdate: March 10, 1996
- Written by: Dawn DeKeyser, Brian Kelley, Joe Furey, and Paul Simms
- Directed by: Gregg Heschong
- Guest stars: David Cross as Theo
[edit] Summary
Catherine is out sick, so Bill puts Joe on the air in order to frustrate Dave's plans.
[edit] Physical Graffiti
- Episode No.: 2-17 (24)
- Production No.: 216
- US Airdate: March 24, 1996
- Written by: Josh Lieb and Paul Simms
- Directed by: Patrick Maloney
[edit] Summary
Bill and Catherine's practical joke war escalates. Dave is annoyed that Lisa still has a relationship with her ex-boyfriend.
[edit] Notes
- The portmanteau word "bitchcakes" is first used in this episode and might have been invented by it. Although it did not become a common word it has been used by various people.[1]
[edit] Led Zeppelin
- Episode No.: 2-18 (25)
- Production No.: 221
- US Airdate: March 31, 1996
- Written by: Leslie Caveny
- Directed by: Patrick Maloney
[edit] Summary
Lisa and Dave have broken up; Lisa will communicate with Dave only in writing.
[edit] Presence
- Episode No.: 2-19 (26)
- Production No.: 219
- US Airdate: April 14, 1996
- Written by: Alan J. Higgins and Josh Lieb
- Directed by: Lee Shallat Chemel
[edit] Summary
Jimmy loses Bill in a poker game, and Lisa has to try to win him back.
[edit] Coda
- Episode No.: 2-20 (27)
- Production No.: 220
- US Airdate: April 21, 1996
- Written by: Brian Kelley, Lewis Morton, Josh Lieb, and Paul Simms
- Directed by: Lee Shallat Chemel
- Recurring characters: Steve Susskind as Milos the Janitor
[edit] Summary
Dave, Bill and Mr. James work on a promotional spot. Lisa helps Joe study for a test. Matthew tries to sign up people for a summer house in the Hamptons.
[edit] Led Zeppelin II
- Episode No.: 2-21 (28)
- Production No.: 222
- US Airdate: April 28, 1996
- Written by: Drake Sather
- Directed by: James Burrows
[edit] Summary
The building catches fire, bringing Dave and Lisa back together. Mr. James thinks he has found the ideal woman.
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