Episode + Synopsis + Review

Video Clip + Favorite Quote

Jumper
Synopsis: 
A despondent man (guest star Jon Lovitz, NBC's "Saturday Night Live"), who is threatening to jump off the ledge outside Dave's (Dave Foley) office, brings out the leader in Dave and the worst in Bill (Phil Hartman) as the anchorman schemes to take his broadcasting career to new heights. Also, Joe (Joe Rogan) jumps into superhero mode and Jimmy (Stephen Root) spearheads the promotional benefits of this breaking news story, but the "jumper" has another message he wants on-air. Andy Dick, Vicki Lewis, Maura Tierney and Khandi Alexander also star.
Review:

 

Planbee
Synopsis: 
Mr. James (Stephen Root) hires an efficiency expert (guest star Lauren Graham, CBS's Good Company, ABC's Townies) to do away with WNYX's dead wood, and ends up cutting Matthew (Andy Dick) loose. Meanwhile, Bill (Phil Hartman) tries to branch into broadcast news in hopes of leaving the radio station before he's fired, too. Dave Foley, Vicki Lewis, Maura Tierney, Joe Rogan and Khandi Alexander also star.
Review:
 
The Public Domain
Synopsis: 
Dave (Dave Foley) watches as his control of the WNYX newsroom dwindles even further when Andrea (guest star Lauren Graham, CBS's Good Company, ABC's Townies) brings in another man (Paul Gleason) to help with his duties. Jimmy (Stephen Root) films his own video biography. Bill's (Phil Hartman) new portable piano brings out his politically charged musical side. Vicki Lewis, Maura Tierney, Joe Rogan and Andy Dick also star.
Review:
 
Super Karate Monkey Death Car
Synopsis: 
Which office staffer is the lying king?  Efficiency expert Andrea (guest star Lauren Graham, CBS's Good Company, ABC's Townies) has the WNYX staff in a sweat when she announces a lie-detector test will be administered. Jimmy's (Stephen Root) business book burns of the bookstores in Japan. Lisa (Maura Tierney) admits to a shady past and Matthew (Andy Dick) may have found a new job. Dave Foley, Phil Hartman, Vicki Lewis and Joe Rogan also star.
Review:
 
French Diplomacy
Synopsis: 
Dave's (Dave Foley) world is rocked by personal and professional crises when Lisa (Maura Tierney) announces to the world that Dave has dumped her.  Later, when Andrea (guest star Lauren Graham, CBS's Good Company, ABC's Townies)  gets wind of the news, she promotes a vindicated Lisa, while Dave finds himself in a precarious place.  Beth (Vicki Lewis) and Joe (Joe Rogan) are shocked to discover that Matthew (Andy Dick) has a hidden career he can always sink his teeth into.  Bill (Phil Hartman) stirs up trouble over the airwaves when one of his "Real Deal with Bill McNeal" reports is misconstrued by a fanatic listener. Stephen Root also stars.
Review:
 
Pure Evil
Synopsis: 
As Dave  (Dave Foley) sinks lower and lower into a depressive funk over his demotion, he has a sudden epiphany -- no more "Mr. Nice Guy."  Meanwhile, Dave's new philosophy to become nothing less than "pure evil" secures Bill's (Phil Hartman) new position in the radio community as the latest shock jock to rule the airwaves.  Also, Lisa's (Maura Tierney) insecurity over her new job as the boss gets the best of her.  Matthew (Andy Dick) starts spending the night at the WNYX office, after he's kicked out of his apartment building. Stephen Root, Joe Rogan and Vicki Lewis also star.
Review:
 
Catherine Moves On
Synopsis: 
Catherine (Khandi Alexander) accepts an exciting job offer in London and must say goodbye to her beloved WNYX staff.  However, when Jimmy (Stephen Root) tries to find out what events lead up to her decision, everyone remembers (via flashback) in their own inimitable fashion.  Finally, Joe (Joe Rogan) discovers that Catherine liked him after all, setting the stage for a possible romantic rendezvous before Catherine takes flight. Dave Foley, Phil Hartman, Maura Tierney, Andy Dick and Vicki Lewis also star.
Review:
 
Stupid Holiday Charity Talent Show
Synopsis: 
Jimmy (Stephen Root) places a bet with fellow mogul Ted Turner (not seen) that WNYX will win a holiday talent contest.  As an added bonus, he tells his employees he'll rehire Matthew (Andy Dick) if they win.  Determined to bring back the beloved Matthew, Dave (Dave Foley) leads his hesitant troops into battle, revealing one hidden talent after the next, until he meets up with his former nemesis "Throwdini" (guest star Kevin McDonald). Meanwhile, during their musical rehearsals Bill (Phil Hartman) drives Beth (Vicki Lewis) to distraction with his inflated opinion of his singing talents. Maura Tierney and Joe Rogan also star.
Review:
 
The Secret of Management
Synopsis: 
A newly promoted and competitive Lisa (Maura Tierney) gets a top-level business lesson when Jimmy (Stephen Root) finally reveals his coveted "secret of management."  Meanwhile, Bill (Phil Hartman) takes his affected manner to new heights when he hires a british butler (guest star Ian Abercrombie) to attend his every need.  Also, Dave (Dave Foley) is shocked to find Matthew (Andy Dick) aimlessly wandering the streets of Manhattan, when he catches a glimpse of his former reporter at the "Today" show set, where Katie Couric and Matt Lauer (as themselves) are broadcasting the morning news. Joe Rogan and Vicki Lewis also star.
Review:
 
Look Who's Talking
Synopsis: 
Dave (Dave Foley) and Lisa (Maura Tierney) are stunned to learn that Bill (Phil Hartman) is in the process of adopting a baby, but Bill surprises everyone with his gentle fatherly manner.  Meanwhile, Jimmy (Stephen Root) enlists Beth (Vicki Lewis) to pose as a faux duchess at a wealthy bachelor auction, but it's Joe (Joe Rogan) who ends up paying a high price for attending the function.  Also, Matthew's (Andy Dick) jealousy over Bill's interest in fatherhood rears its head when Bill and Matthew visit a local playground.
Review:
 
Chocks
Synopsis: 
Dave (Dave Foley) is happily surprised on his birthday by his former collegiate pals, an a cappella singing group called "Chock Full O'Notes," but when he discovers the reason behind their visit, he has to make a tough decision.  Meanwhile, Lisa (Maura Tierney) turns tough on Matthew (Andy Dick) upon his return to WNYX, setting off a chain reaction of tearful co-workers. Also, Bill (Phil Hartman) and Joe (Joe Rogan) each exhibit strong reactions to Dave's visiting pals. David Cross, Bob Odenkirk and Brian Posehn guest-star as Dave's Wisconsin friends. Stephen Root and Vicki Lewis also star.
Review:
 
Who's the Boss (Part 1)
Synopsis: 
Dave (Dave Foley) and Lisa (Maura Tierney) try to teach Bill (Phil Hartman) a lesson about how hard it is to be the boss, but their plan backfires when they give Bill the job and he runs WNYX like a well-oiled machine. Meanwhile, Joe (Joe Rogan) goes on strike against Jimmy's (Stephen Root) company in support of his union brethren, but has trouble holding off his fix-it impulses.  Also, Beth (Vicki Lewis) and Matthew (Andy Dick) respond to Bill's every command with efficiency and effectiveness.
Review:
 
Who's the Boss (Part 2)
Synopsis: 
After witnessing Bill's (Phil Hartman) brief reign over WNYX, Dave (DaveFoley) and Lisa (Maura Tierney) both realize that neither wants the news director job, but Jimmy (Stephen Root) decides that a debate and employee vote is the only way to decide who's the boss. Meanwhile, Matthew (AndyDick) holds an election campaign of his own when he runs for office fire marshal. Joe (Joe Rogan) and his visiting brothers, Russ (guest star Bryan Callan), Jack (guest star Nick DiPaolo) and Al (Robert Hegyes), take sibling rivalry to a new level. Vicki Lewis also stars.
Review:
 
Security Door
Synopsis: 
Dave (Dave Foley), who is feeling increasingly paranoid, has a security door installed in the WNYX lobby, but the staffers are more concerned about Dave's mental health than their own safety.  Meanwhile, Bill (Phil Hartman) lands a television commercial and enlists Lisa (Maura Tierney) to act as his tough-as-nails agent. Stephen Root, Andy Dick, Joe Rogan, Vicki Lewis also star.
Review:
 
Big Brother
Synopsis: 
When Matthew (Andy Dick) announces that he's part of the Big Brother program, Beth (Vicki Lewis) is surprised to learn that he has become the charge of Danny (guest star Michael Buchman Silver), a man who's a few years senior to him. Meanwhile, Bill (Phil Hartman) plays sleuth to Lisa's (Maura Tierney) personal life, while trying to prove to Dave (Dave Foley) that she has started dating again. Stephen Root and Joe Rogan also star.
Review:
 
Beep, Beep
Synopsis: 
Jimmy (Stephen Root) theorizes that Dave (Dave Foley) and Lisa's (Maura Tierney) productivity rises and falls according to their on-again, off-again relationship and insists that they get back together to increase WNYX profits. Meanwhile, Jimmy gives Matthew (Andy Dick) an electric toy car for his birthday, which causes havoc in the office when Matthew drives the gift inside the building. Also, in order to further Jimmy's plan, Bill (Phil Hartman) feigns a romantic pursuit of Lisa in hopes of making Dave jealous. Joe Rogan and Vicki Lewis also star.
Review:
 
Balloon
Synopsis: 
When Jimmy (Stephen Root) announces that he is going to take off on a global ballon trip, Lisa (Maura Tierney) bolts into action as the WNYX reporter who will cover Jimmy's high profile story, but Dave (Dave Foley) discovers where all the hot air is really coming from. Meanwhile, after Bill (Phil Hartman) quits smoking again he discovers a new habit that further haunts and disgusts Dave. Andy Dick, Joe Rogan and Vicki Lewis also star.
Review:
 
Copy Machine
Synopsis: 
When a WNYX employee whom hardly anyone knew dies overnight in a bizarre office accident, Dave (Dave Foley) must convince his co-workers that he is not terribly distraught ov the matter. Meanwhile, Joe (Joe Rogan) is guilt-ridden over the man's death, as he thinks that his copy machine tinkering sealed his office-mate's fate. Later, Dave is in for a real surprise when he delivers the victim's eulogy. Phil Hartman, Stephen Root, Andy Dick, Maura Tierney and Vicki Lewis also star.
Review:
 
Monster Rancher
Synopsis: 
When Jimmy (Stephen Root) brings in his extremely handsome young nephew, Walt (guest star Brad Rowe) for an intern position, Bill (Phil Hartman) secretly competes with him for office hunk billing and Dave (Dave Foley) revels in his new mentor role. Meanwhile, a smitten Matthew (Andy Dick) nervously approaches an unsuspecting Lisa (Maura Tierney) for a long-awaited dinner date, and Joe (Joe Rogan) has his suspicions about Walt's background. Vicki Lewis also stars.
Review:
 
4:20
Synopsis: 
Jimmy (Stephen Root) enlists Joe (Joe Rogan) and Matthew (Andy Dick) to fight each other in a charity boxing match, but it’s a confident Matthew who surprises everyone, including, Joe, when they finally meet each other in the ring. Meanwhile, Walt   (guest star Brad Rowe) gets his nerve up to ask Lisa  (Maura Tierney) out, thus forcing Dave (Dave Foley) to face his jealousy. Later, Dave and Beth (Vicki Lewis) find themselves surprisingly intimate after the boxing match. Phil Hartman also stars.
Review:
 
Jackass Junior High
Synopsis: 
In one day at the office, an exasperated Dave (Dave Foley) deals with a variety of personnel problems, including one in which Lisa (Maura Tierney) feels that none of her co-workers appreciate her feminine qualities. Meanwhile, Bill (Phil Hartman) descends into a brooding depression as he observes that no one thinks he's funny. Making the office environment even more chaotic is Jimmy's (Stephen Root) tour group visit to WNYX, headed by a very dedicated Matthew (Andy Dick). Joe Rogan also stars.
Review:
 
Sinking Ship
Synopsis: 
In the series' fourth season finale, acting host Phil Hartman poses a hypothetical question: what if WNYX took place on the doomed luxury liner Titanic?  As ship captain, Dave (Dave Foley) sets a course across the North Atlantic, where he must deal with incompetent lookout/sailor Matthew (Andy Dick) as well as elitist anchorman Bill (Phil Hartman) and his entourage of various handlers and porters.  Lisa (Maura Tierney) tries to navigate her way through the attentions of a smitten Walt (guest star Brad Rowe) and the ever-increasing jealousies of Dave.  Meanwhile, ship handler Joe (Joe Rogan) tries to convince a skeptical Jimmy (Stephen Root) that his office/boat is not in any imminent danger.
Review:
 

Brought 2 U by JCTango © 2002