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President Synopsis: When Dave (Dave Foley) returns from vacation, he discovers that Jimmy (Stephen Root) is running for President of the U.S. in a Ross Perot-style manner. Not one staffer can get a straight answer on Jimmy's platform or motivation to campaign, although Dave thinks that he knows the real reason his boss is running for public office. Meanwhile, Matthew (Andy Dick) returns from his summer vacation with a large mustache, which only serves to distract his co-workers. Vicki Lewis, Khandi Alexander, Maura Tierney and Joe Rogan also star. Review:
Review Synopsis: Dave (Dave Foley) has his hands full when Matthew (Andy Dick), feeling neglected at work, becomes obsessed with the worker bee comic strip character "Dilbert" and quits his job at WNYX to work at a coffee house. Meanwhile, when WNYX gets a mediocre review in a national radio trade publication, everyone reacts as if they've been given a personal bad report card, except for Bill (Phil Hartman) who has his own unique take on the appraisal. Vicki Lewis, Khandi Alexander, Joe Rogan and Maura Tierney also star. Scott Adams (creator, "Dilbert" comic strip) guest-stars as a coffee shop patron. Review:
Massage Chair Synopsis: When Jimmy (Stephen Root) has to make some financial cuts at the station, he enlists Dave (Dave Foley) to break the news to staffers, but the WNYX employees threaten a mutiny when they learn that their coveted office snacks are victim of the budgetary axe. Meanwhile, Bill (Phil Hartman) takes matters into his own hands and orders a special massage chair without Dave's blessing, bringing bad vibrations to an already tense office environment. Elsewhere, it seems that Joe (Joe Rogan) has a crush on Catherine (Khandi Alexander) when Beth (Vicki Lewis) notices that he's paying more attention to Catherine's repair requests than her own. Andy Dick and Maura Tierney also star. Review:
Arcade Synopsis: Bill (Phil Hartman) waxes nostalgic over the loss of the sandwich vending machine, which was the first victim of budget cuts; Beth (Vicki Lewis) provides a vintage video game for the office and inadvertently brings out the kid in Jimmy (Stephen Root) and Dave (Dave Foley), who has to face his long-hidden arcade addiction; Lisa (Maura Tierney) fears age is killing her I.Q. and convinces Dave to retake the SAT test with her. Andy Dick, Joe Rogan and Khandi Alexander also star. Review:
Halloween Synopsis: In order to get the staff invited to Jimmy's (Stephen Root) lavish costume party, Dave (Dave Foley) and Lisa (Maura Tierney) must prove that the folks at WNYX have Halloween spirit. But once there, it's Dave who learns the holiday can be a total drag. Meanwhile, a not-so-friendly psychic friend has Bill (Phil Hartman) numbering his days. Andy Dick, Joe Rogan and Khandi Alexander also star. Review:
Awards Show Synopsis: The pessimistic WNYX staff goes from being whiners to winners when the station shines at a radio awards dinner, leaving Dave (Dave Foley) to fear that he may not be able to outdo himself. Matthew (Andy Dick), meanwhile, sets out to nip the office's ant problem in the bud. Phil Hartman, Maura Tierney, Joe Rogan, Vicki Lewis, Stephen Root and Khandi Alexander also star. Sportscaster Bob Costas has a cameo. Review:
Daydream Synopsis: Heat-induced daydreams plague the staff as they sweat out a day with a broken thermostat. Among the reveries: Matthew (Andy Dick) is Beth's (Vicki Lewis) worst nightmare, and Bill (Phil Hartman) is every woman's fantasy. Dave Foley, Joe Rogan, Maura Tierney, Stephen Root and Khandi Alexander also star. Review:
Movie Star Synopsis: James Caan (playing himself) stops by WNYX to do some reserch for a film part as a "radio news anchor". But his visit brings out the worst in both Bill (Phil Hartman) and Matthew (Andy Dick). Meanwhile, Dave's (Dave Foley) idea for a birthday gift doesn't thrill Lisa (Maura Tierney). Joe Rogan, Stephen Root, Vicki Lewis and Khandi Alexander also star. Review:
Stocks Synopsis: Jimmy (Stephen Root) begrudgingly offers a financially unstable Beth (Vicki Lewis) some tips on playing the stock market, but it's Bill (Phil Hartman) who becomes bullish when he crashes their lessons for inside information. Meanwhile, Matthew (Andy Dick) torments the staff with vacation stories. Lisa (Maura Tierney) stubbornly refuses to replace her squeaky desk chair. Dave Foley, Joe Rogan, and Khandi Alexander also star. Review:
Christmas Synopsis: It's Christmas eve at WNYX and everyone is hurriedly trying to tie up loose ends before they leave for the holiday, but Dave (Dave Foley), who is trying to get home to Wisconsin to introduce Lisa (Maura Tierney) to his parents, has trouble leaving on time to catch a plane -- all because he is too busy covering for everyone else. Meanwhile, Jimmy (Stephen Root) runs his Christmas list of wealthy media moguls by Matthew (Andy Dick) and Joe (Joe Rogan) for gift ideas, but only Matthew comes up with the right ideas in Jimmy's eyes. Elsewhere, Bill (Phil Hartman) talks Beth (Vicki Lewis) into being his dialogue partner for an outside voice-over job, and much to his dismay, novice Beth impresses the producer with her skills, causing a rift between the two co-workers. Khandi Alexander also stars. Review:
The Trainer Synopsis: Bill (Phil Hartman) brings impressionable Matthew (Andy Dick) with him to check out memberships at a prestigious gym, but it's Bill who is quickly impressed when he thinks that the gym's larger than life owner, Eddie Chambers, will be his personal trainer. Meanwhile, at the office, a stunned Beth (Vicki Lewis) and Matthew discover something shocking on Dave's (Dave Foley) birth certificate. When they reveal their secret to Lisa (Maura Tierney), she also feels completely betrayed by Dave. Elsewhere, a nervous Jimmy (Stephen Root) enlists Dave's help in polishing his unrefined table manners, as he's been invited to attend an upcoming dinner with President and Mrs. Clinton. Joe Rogan, and Khandi Alexander also star. Review:
Rap Synopsis: Bill (Phil Hartman) finally discovers that his beloved rap music actually has lyrics. Lyrics that offend him to his very patriotic core. Thus prompting him to do several "McNeal" radio editorials on the subject. Determined to teach Bill a lesson about diverse viewpoints, Jimmy (Stephen Root) brings in his friend, rap artist Chuck D (guest-starring as himself), to discuss his views on the air at WNYX. Meanwhile, when Lisa (Maura Tierney) is voted "cutest radio reporter" by New York magazine, she is torn between her feminist views and the lure of fame, while the reaction of her female co-workers range from jealousy to outrage. Dave Foley, Vicki Lewis, Khandi Alexander, Andy Dick and Joe Rogan also star. Review:
Led Zepplin Boxed Set Synopsis: When Bill (Phil Hartman) unknowingly makes Matthew (Andy Dick) cry in the office, Dave (Dave Foley) insists that Matthew confront Bill with his feelings. But, Dave's advice backfires when Matthew, feeling empowered by his confrontation with Bill, becomes a menace to his co-workers with his officious behavior. Meanwhile, Jimmy (Stephen Root) enlists Catherine's (Khandi Alexander) help with some gambling tips after he is taken by street cons on his way to the office. Vicki Lewis, Maura Tierney and Joe Rogan also star. Review:
Complaint Box Synopsis: When Dave (Dave Foley) must enforce a new law concerning office diversity and harassment, he installs a complaint box so that WNYX can comply with the new legalities. When the complaints get out of hand, including one in particular about Dave, he and Lisa (Maura Tierney) face off in a lawyer's office. Meanwhile, Jimmy (Stephen Root) takes off on his annual vacation, but stays in close touch with the office by a speaker box that Joe (Joe Rogan) created for him, further complicating Dave's management duties. Elsewhere, Catherine (Khandi Alexander) moonlights for a books-on-tape project with Joe's help, but Joe's technical wizardry tests Catherine's patience. Phil Hartman, Vicki Lewis and Andy Dick also star. Review:
Rose Bowl Synopsis: Jimmy (Stephen Root), duped by a young collector (Glenn Walker Harris Jr.) who sells him a bogus collection of movie memorabilia, takes his case to small claims court with Joe (Joe Rogan) serving as his legal representative, much to the chagrin of the presiding judge (guest star David Clennon, "thirtysomething"). Meanwhile, just as Jimmy thinks he's fighting a losing battle, Joe brings in surprise witness George Lindsey (Goober on "The Andy Griffith Show," guest-starring as himself). Elsewhere, instead of adhering to normal station policy, Dave (Dave Foley) assigns WNYX staffers the task of evaluating themselves, but the plan backfires when the ranks turn on each other as well as Dave. Andy Dick, Maura Tierney, Vicki Lewis, Phil Hartman and Khandi Alexander also star. Review:
Kids Synopsis: Jimmy (Stephen Root) implements a program that allows youngsters into the station to learn about the radio business. He intern has the staff baby-sit a group of rambunctious third graders so he can get a date with their teacher. But also on this day, some very adult reading material shows up in the office, and this has Dave (Dave Foley) searching for the owner. Andy Dick, Maura Tierney, Vicki Lewis, Phil Hartman, Joe Rogan and Khandi Alexander also star. Review:
Airport Synopsis: With Dave (Dave Foley) and Bill (Phil Hartman) stuck at the St. Louis airport, Lisa (Maura Tierney) takes charge of the office, where she must keep Joe (Joe Rogan) and Catherine (Khandi Alexander) from going on a date. Meanwhile, Beth (Vicki Lewis) and Matthew (Andy Dick) visit Bill's love shack of an apartment. Stephen Root also stars. Review:
Twins Synopsis: It's a twisted day at WNYX when Matthew's (Andy Dick) adopted twin brother Andrew (guest star Jon Stewart, "The Jon Stewart Show") shows up and the office. Meanwhile the office furniture begins to disappear thanks to Jimmy's (Stephen Root) latest budget-busting idea. Dave Foley, Maura Tierney, Vicki Lewis, Phil Hartman, Joe Rogan and Khandi Alexander also star. Review:
Office Feud Synopsis: A constant noise from the office above WNYX is the catalyst for an office feud led by Joe (Joe Rogan), who thinks that his noisy neighbors have also been sabotaging the office break room, but when Dave (Dave Foley) uncovers the true mystery, the egg (among other things) is on Joe's face. Meanwhile, Bill (Phil Hartman) receives a tough lesson in diversity from Catherine (Khandi Alexander) when she overhears him reading copy for a voiceover job in a language and tone that Bill thinks is politically correct. Elsewhere, a frustrated Lisa (Maura Tierney) encounters some uncooperative children at the White House, where she is covering the annual Easter Egg roll. Stephen Root, Andy Dick and Vicki Lewis also star. Review:
Our Fiftieth Episode Synopsis: Dave (Dave Foley) and Catherine (Khandi Alexander) try to bail Bill (Phil Hartman) out of a crazy situation when he is admitted to a psychiatric ward after fighting with the traffic police over a minor violation. However, Bill is not in a hurry to return to the real world, as he seems to have bonded with fellow patient Fred (guest star Jon Lovitz, "Saturday Night Live"). Meanwhile, Joe (Joe Rogan) tries to boost the WNYX listening audience by pushing Lisa's (Maura Tierney) buttons on the air. Elsewhere, Jimmy's (Stephen Root) unorthodox method of audience research involves Beth (Vicki Lewis) interviewing people on the streets of Manhattan, but Beth has a different agenda. Andy Dick also stars. Review:
Sleeping Synopsis: When station owner Jimmy James (Stephen Root) suffers a mild heart attack, WNYX staffers react in their own inimitable fashion. Meanwhile, Lisa (Maura Tierney) shocks Dave (Dave Foley) when she announces during the crisis that she wants to have a baby -- immediately. Vicki Lewis, Andy Dick, Joe Rogan and Khandi Alexander also star. Review:
The Real Deal Synopsis: Bill (Phil Hartman) and Lisa (Maura Tierney) conspire to create a new interview program for WNYX hosted by Bill, but their stale interview subjects threaten to throw the whole project into the ratings toilet, until they stumble upon the star of television's highest-rated series, Jerry Seinfeld (Emmy-winning co-creator and star of NBC's "Seinfeld," guest-starring as himself). Dave Foley, Stephen Root, Vicki Lewis, Andy Dick, Khandi Alexander and Joe Rogan also star. Bobbie Brown ("Baywatch Nights") also guest-stars. Review:
Mistake Synopsis: An embarrassed Dave (Dave Foley) regrets making hurtful comments about WNYX staffers in a prestigious radio magazine interview and tries making amends with his wounded employees. Elsewhere, Matthew (Andy Dick) is jealous when a new office temp, Brent (guest star French Stewart, "3rd Rock from the Sun") appears to be taking the "weirdest office person" crown away from Matthew. Meanwhile, Bill (Phil Hartman) tells a stunned Lisa (Maura Tierney) that he is ready to help her have a baby, should Dave not be ready for the assignment. Stephen Root, Vicki Lewis, Khandi Alexander and Joe Rogan also star. Review:
Space Synopsis: In a special effects-laden episode hosted by NewsRadio's Phil Hartman, viewers are asked to imagine the WNYX radio station operating in outer space. In the galaxy of our imaginations, we find News Director Dave (Dave Foley) still trying to run a tight ship, although some things never change. Dave and Lisa (Maura Tierney) debate whose space pod they'll move into. Beth (Vicki Lewis) speaks to Dave via a large video screen, still allowing her to eavesdrop on Dave's office. Joe (Joe Rogan) tries hard to compete with technology of the future, but his quick-fix skills of yore may be putting the station in grave danger. Matthew (Andy Dick) is in love with Irene 4395, a futuristic robot. Bill and Catherine (Khandi Alexander) vie to keep their jobs, while Jimmy (Stephen Root) is still trying to trim the station budget. Review: