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No, This is not Based Entirely on Julie's Life Synopsis: OVER EXPOSURE -- Beth (Vicki Lewis), feeling that the romantic flame is flickering with her 'long distance' boyfriend, decides to re-ignite the passion by sending nude photos of herself to her beau in London, which in turn starts a firey argument between Lisa (Maura Tierney) and Dave (Dave Foley) over their own amorous adventures. Meanwhile, Joe (Joe Rogan) suspects that one of his WNYX co-workers is stealing his beloved frozen gelato from the office freezer every day. Stephen Root, Khandi Alexander, Phil Hartman and Andy Dick also star. Review:
Goofy Ball Synopsis: Joe (Joe Rogan) continues his attempts to find Dave (Dave Foley) a date in New York City, as he thinks that Dave hasn't had any luck with romance since he arrived at WNYX. Much to Dave's surprise and Lisa's (Maura Tierney) chagrin, Joe introduces Dave to some beautiful fashion models who are in the building for a photo shoot. Meanwhile, Bill (Phil Hartman) thinks he's being stalked by a crazed fan (guest star Dennis Miller of "Dennis Miller Live") and Jimmy (Stephen Root) introduces the staffers to "the goofy ball," a new toy from a company he recently bought, which turns the office into a silly playground. Khandi Alexander, Vicki Lewis and Andy Dick also star. Alison Brahe, Wendy Hamilton, Elisabeth Sjoli and John Pappas guest star. Review:
Rat Funeral Synopsis: The WNYX staffers have grown attached to an office pet, a rat named "Mike," but when rat traps are set-up in the office the group is adamant about saving the life of their beloved pet. Later, when "Mike's" lifeless corpse is found in a trap, the staff holds a funeral at the office with Bill (Phil Hartman) delivering the eulogy. Meanwhile, since Dave is the only member of the staff who doesn't have feelings for "Mike," he feels like an outcast among the group and tries to examine why his staff, including his girlfriend/co-worker (Maura Tierney) perceives him as a cold and heartless person. Khandi Alexander, Andy Dick, Vicki Lewis and Joe Rogan also star. Review:
The Breakup Synopsis: A feuding Dave (Dave Foley) and Lisa (Maura Tierney) finally decide to make their relationship public knowledge at WNYX, but they're unprepared for the ambush of unsolicited opinions from coworkers. Meanwhile, birthday-sensitive Catherine (Khandi Alexander) seeks revenge when Bill (Phil Hartman) announces her special date on the air. Vicki Lewis, Andy Dick, Stephen Root and Joe Rogan also star. Review:
Shrink Synopsis: When office tension among WNYX staffers hits an all time high, Jimmy (Stephen Root) brings in therapist Dr. Frank Westford (guest star John Ritter) to help revive group morale, but it seems that Dr. Westford and Lisa (Maura Tierney) have shared a past relationship, forcing Dave (Dave Foley) to feel even more threatened by the doctor's presence. Meanwhile, Matthew (Andy Dick) alienates his co-workers when he refuses to go home while suffering from a bad cold. Khandi Alexander, Joe Rogan, Phil Hartman and Vicki Lewis also star. Review:
Friends Synopsis: TONY AWARD WINNER BEBE NEUWIRTH, RAP ARTIST TONE LOC AND COMEDIAN TOBY HUSS GUEST-STAR When Dave (Dave Foley) realizes that Beth (Vicki Lewis) is overworked, he suggests hiring a temp to help her, but when Beth brings in her flirtatious friend Sandi (guest star Bebe Neuwirth, "Cheers," "Sweet Charity") the girls re-ignite a destructive chemistry that triggers passion in Matthew (Andy Dick) and frustration in Joe (Joe Rogan). Meanwhile, a perplexed Bill (Phil Hartman) runs into trouble with building security guards (guest stars Tone Loc and Toby Huss) when he repeatedly forgets to bring in his WNYX I.D. card. Khandi Alexander, Maura Tierney and Stephen Root also star. Review:
Bill's Autobiography Synopsis: When Bill (Phil Hartman) decides to write his autobiography, his over inflated ego takes a beating when he realizes his life has been a series of disappointments, and his melancholy mood is further exacerbated when Jimmy (Stephen Root) successfully pens his own memoirs. Meanwhile, Dave (Dave Foley) enlists the WNYX staffers to help lift the spirits of their depressed colleague. Andy Dick, Khandi Alexander, Maura Tierney, Joe Rogan and Vicki Lewis also star. Review:
Negotiation Synopsis: Just as Jimmy (Stephen Root) decides it's time to find a wife, the object of his affections a stuffy advertising executive (guest star Natalija Nogulich) visits WNYX, but as confident as Jimmy is at work, his romancing skills leave something to be desired. Meanwhile, after a dispirited Lisa (Maura Tierney) reflects on the success of her younger siblings, she takes a temporary position at MTV, but an interview with the band Anthrax (Anthrax band members, John Bush, Scott Ian and Frank Bello guest-star as themselves) determines her future in this new arena. Dave Foley, Phil Hartman, Andy Dick, Joe Rogan and Khandi Alexander also star. Review:
The Cane Synopsis: When Bill (Phil Hartman) brings a beloved cane to the office, Dave (Dave Foley) is driven crazy by what he feels is just a pretentious accessory and immature bid for attention. His stress level rises even further when he feels that Lisa (Maura Tierney) is fiercely competing with him for points from Jimmy (Stephen Root) during an office brainstorm session. Meanwhile, Matthew (Andy Dick) is obsessed with what he feels are 'hate rays' coming from Joe (Joe Rogan), and pushes the friendship to the limit, as he tries to get to the bottom of the rift between them. Vicki Lewis and Khandi Alexander also star. Danny Passer and Jane Lynch guest star. Review:
Xmas Story Synopsis: Excited WNYX staffers give Jimmy (Stephen Root) a thoughtful and expensive Christmas gift, but their collective holiday cheer is disrupted when they receive cheap token gifts from Jimmy. Meanwhile, a paranoid Bill (Phil Hartman) is terrified by an 'evil' Santa whose threats on Bill's life seem all too real. Dave Foley, Maura Tierney, Andy Dick, Vicki Lewis, Joe Rogan and Khandi Alexander also star. Tone Loc and Toby Huss guest star. Review:
Station Sale Synopsis: DEAL ORDEAL -- When Jimmy (Stephen Root) announces to the staff that he plans to sell WNYX to a large investment group, the threatened employees work overtime trying to change his mind, and Dave (Dave Foley) thinks he has the inside scoop about Jimmy's motives. Maura Tierney, Andy Dick, Vicki Lewis, Joe Rogan, Khandi Alexander and Phil Hartman also star. Review:
Bitch Session Synopsis: When Dave (Dave Foley) employs a strict new code of office behavior for the WNYX staff, starting with earlier staff meetings, he finds out the hard way how his colleagues truly feel about him as a boss. Meanwhile, Bill's (Phil Hartman) broadcasts are taking on a livelier tone, but it's Joe (Joe Rogan) who holds the secret to the new voice of Bill McNeal. Vicki Lewis, Andy Dick, Stephen Root, Maura Tierney and Khandi Alexander also star. Review:
In Through the Out Door Synopsis: When Dave (Dave Foley) must introduce Bill (Phil Hartman) at a local broadcast function he gets a case of jangled nerves, but Bill decides to help coach him through his fear of public speaking. Meanwhile, Matthew (Andy Dick)feels left out of the office 'guy talk' that revolves around sports and gambling and enlists Joe (Joe Rogan) to coach him on manly subjects. Maura Tierney, Stephen Root, Vicki Lewis and Khandi Alexander also star. Review:
Houses of the Holy Synopsis: Jimmy James (Stephen Root) brings his nephew Theo to Dave (Dave Foley) hoping to get him a job at the station. Beth (Vicki Lewis) then ends up "falling for" Theo after finding he performs magic tricks. Also, Catherine (Khandi Alexander) is "out sick" and Bill McNeal (Phil Hartman) decides to replace her with Joe (Joe Rogan), the station technician. Review:
The Song Remains the Same Synopsis: When Jimmy (Stephen Root) decides to celebrate April Fool's Day early by pulling a series of pranks on the staff, an embarrassed Bill (Phil Hartman) tries to rise above office antics while giving an interview to a reporter from a prestigious newspaper. Meanwhile, a pressured Dave (Dave Foley) must decide whether to send Lisa (Maura Tierney) or Matthew (Andy Dick) to the New Hampshire Primaries. Elsewhere, Beth (Vicki Lewis) discovers that a former employee harbored a secret obsession for her. Khandi Alexander and Joe Rogan also star. Review:
Zoso Synopsis: When Beth (Vicki Lewis) decides to present one of her funky clothing designs to a shady fashion executive (guest star George Hamilton, "The George & Alana Show," "Love at First Bite"), she practices the art of negotiation with Jimmy (Stephen Root) and recruits a reluctant Dave (Dave Foley) to act as her business partner. Meanwhile, when Lisa (Maura Tierney) decides to ask Dave for a raise, she has trouble separating their professional and personal relationships. Elsewhere, Bill (Phil Hartman) is the ultimate charmer with his new girlfriend, but his co-workers know he is not showing his true colors. Andy Dick, Khandi Alexander and Joe Rogan also star. Review:
Physical Graffiti Synopsis: When Lisa's (Maura Tierney) ex-boyfriend, Stewart (guest star Wallace Langhan, "The Larry Sanders Show"), visits New York, Dave (Dave Foley) feels jealous and threatened by the possibility of Stewart and Lisa rekindling their romance. Meanwhile, Bill (Phil Hartman) and Catherine (Khandi Alexander) are in the throes of a huge argument, and to further exacerbate the situation, Joe (Joe Rogan) uses his knowledge of technology to fuel the fire. Stephen Root, Vicki Lewis and Andy Dick also star. Review:
Led Zeppelin Synopsis: When Dave (Dave Foley) and Lisa (Maura Tierney) make their break-up "official," Bill (Phil Hartman) seizes the opportunity to bond with Dave by sharing his own relationship problems. Also, with Jimmy's (Stephen Root) endless search for a wife going nowhere, he feels the pressure of father time. Vicki Lewis, Andy Dick, Joe Rogan and Khandi Alexander also star. Review:
Presence Synopsis: During a poker game with some wealthy friends, Jimmy (Stephen Root), loses the office coffee machine and Bill McNeal (Phil Hartman). In an attempt to win back his on-air talent, he allows Lisa (Maura Tierney) to take over. Meanwhile, Bill, prepares for his impeding departure by saying goodbye to his fellow employees, and returning the office supplies he has stolen from them. Review:
Coda Synopsis: When Matthew (Andy Dick) enthusiastically decides it's time to get the WNYX gang together for some Summer fun, he becomes overwhelmed by the responsibility of collecting funds from the staff to rent his dream beach house. Meanwhile, Bill (Phil Hartman) and Dave (Dave Foley) clash over the semantics of a baseball promo that Bill has recorded, and Jimmy (Stephen Root) must step in to referee. Also, a nervous Joe (Joe Rogan) must take a technology exam to legally practice his profession in the radio industry, and he enlists Lisa's (Maura Tierney) help as a study partner. Vicki Lewis and Khandi Alexander also star. Review:
Led Zeppelin II Synopsis: When security cameras are installed at WNYX, Joe (Joe Rogan) tries to override the new system, but his plan goes up in smoke when he sets the building ablaze. Meanwhile, the life threatening situation ignites passion between Dave (Dave Foley) and Lisa (Maura Tierney). Phil Hartman, Stephen Root, Andy Dick, Vicki Lewis and Khandi Alexander also star. Review:
Injury Synopsis: When Matthew (Andy Dick) and Joe (Joe Rogan) play a risky game of "who can get the coffee cup off the light fixture," Matthews injures himself and Dave (Dave Foley) and Beth (Vicki Lewis) must rush him to the hospital. But when Jimmy (Stephen Root) finds out that Matthew is without insurance he fears a lawsuit and hires his slick personal lawyer (guest star McDonald, Saturday Night Live) to investigate. Meanwhile, Bill (Phil Hartman) gets WNYX in trouble when he continually utters a word describing a private part of the male anatomy on-the-air. Maura Tierney and Khandi Alexander also star. Review: