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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.

Bill shares his own relationship woes with Dave when he learns that Dave and Lisa have officially split up.

Maya dates an exterminator (Joe Rogan) whose lack of education impedes their romance; Finch and Elliott offer Kevin (Brian Posehn) money to watch him eat gross things.

Finch asks Jack for money to hire a tutor (Brigid Brannagh), but he ends up paying for massages instead.

When his novel-writing experience leads to frustration, Jack hires an English professor (Michael Ensign) to write the book for him.

When the staff's antics drive a fashion designer (Kate Spade) out of the office, Jack hires a corporate therapist (Stephen Root) to re-educate the staff on tactful behavior.

Jack hosts a Sunday brunch to convince a neighborhood clergyman that the bistro is really a respectable place.

The Bistro's new guitarist has a singer, Larry.

Louise's sudden depression threatens to ruin a surprise party George has planned for her.

George's boasting gets him in trouble with the underworld.

Fred's new color television set may be the same one that was stolen from Grady.

Lamont and Rolla go into a gay bar by mistake during a night out on the town.

An agitated woman with a homemade bomb threatens to blow up the squad room; Sergeant Fish drops in for a visit.

A group of Hasidic Jews riot to protest the department's ineffectiveness; Urban survivalists are found living in steam tunnels beneath the city.

The family introduces a songwriter (Bobby Sherman) to a lyricist (Wes Stern).

The Partridge Family is forced to add another member to the group, a young girl who can't sing a note.

A lost dog inspires George to buy an alarm system.

Hazel's nephew takes George's niece to a bowling alley.

Jeannie is furious when Roger arranges a double date for himself and Tony.

While watching a Western, Tony says he wished he lived in those old days, so Jeannie blinks him back there.

Darrin reacts violently when a leprechaun becomes his house guest.

Maude's surprise wedding gift to Carol and Chris results in unexpected problems for everyone.

Walter's incessant practicing on an electric organ drives the whole household up the wall.

Mel comes to work one day and is surprised to find his mother Carrie has come to town for another visit. She quickly takes over the diner and starts running the kitchen herself.

While taking out the garbage, Mel has an encounter with a little old lady who catches him by surprise when she mugs him. However, when Mel recounts the story, she suddenly becomes four thugs. Mel quickly eats his words when she is captured.

Summer exploits are the topic of discussion when the gang returns from vacation.

Jo's pizza business does better than she planned.

The Rush family learns that Monroe is dating a wealthy woman who's old enough to be his mother.

Henry discovers that his wartime friend visiting from England is still a womanizer.

Jennifer's grades suffer when she sets out to win a boy's (Wil Wheaton) admiration.

A college coed seduces teenage Alex when he meets her delivering groceries.

Jack hosts a Sunday brunch to convince a neighborhood clergyman that the bistro is really a respectable place.

The Bistro's new guitarist has a singer, Larry.

EPW Wrestling is a pro wrestling show based in Booneville, Miss., that host weekly wrestling events.

A group of Hasidic Jews riot to protest the department's ineffectiveness; Urban survivalists are found living in steam tunnels beneath the city.

Ann's business rival cons her into getting transferred out of town.

Unemployed Ann meets an irritating competitor.

Louise's sudden depression threatens to ruin a surprise party George has planned for her.

George's boasting gets him in trouble with the underworld.

Fred's new color television set may be the same one that was stolen from Grady.

Lamont and Rolla go into a gay bar by mistake during a night out on the town.

Actor Liv Ullman; writer J.J. Wall; actor Patrika Darbo.

Becker's new girlfriend, a much younger woman named Darcy (Angela Shelton), has the doctor's heart doing flip-flops.

Dr. Becker is willed the ashes of a dead patient, but he doesn't remember the man.

Brian realizes his new girlfriend (Shannon Tweed) may be older than he thought when he meets her college-age son (Shawn Palmer); Joe and Roy face their fear of clowns.

As Joe and Brian prepare to face each other in a local boxing match, Antonio and Helen fall in behind their favorites.

Dr. Lee (guest star Steve Park) helps Paul and Jamie (Paul Reiser, Helen Hunt) get away to a much-anticipated honeymoon, as irresponsible Lisa (guest star Anne Ramsay) cares for Murray. With John Pankow, Mo Gaffney and Jeff Garlin.

Paul and Jamie (Paul Reiser, Helen Hunt) spend an unsettling, trial night in a large house in the suburbs. With guest stars Richard Benjamin and Rhea Perlman.

When Mary Jo and Julia discuss putting a dog to sleep, Bernice (Alice Ghostley) assumes they're referring to her.

When Anthony and Etienne's families finally meet, Julia persuades them to repeat their marriage vows.

Sandra considers marrying a wealthy older man (Cleavon Little).

Mary persuades rap group Run-D.M.C. to perform at Brenda's high-school prom.

Furley learns that Terri's boyfriend is a convicted murderer.

Larry becomes overprotective of his sister when he lets Jack show her around town.

George's boasting gets him in trouble with the underworld.

Louise suspects that George's old Navy buddy is really a woman.

Lamont and Julio go into the used auto-parts business and drive Fred to Skid Row.

Fred makes his first airplane trip when his uncle leaves him an inheritance.

Bullet-proof vests arrive after Harris and Dietrich are sent to an office building with a gun-toting man inside.

A rainmaker offers his help when New York suffers from a water shortage; Wojo, Harris, and Dietrich all eye an opening in the vice squad.

A meddlesome contest winner spends a week with the Partridges.

No one in the family is very happy about Laurie's new boyfriend, a biker named Snake.

Hazel gives up Thanksgiving with her own family to be with the Baxters.

Hazel plots to get to Snowman's Lodge ahead of George's schedule.

Tony complains that Jeannie is constantly getting him into trouble.

Jeannie is jealous when Tony refuses to break a date with a friend.

The Stephens attend a lecture given by a man who makes a living out of debunking witchcraft.

Walter turns from a benevolent host into a Scrooge when he and Maude give a Christmas party for his employees.

Vivian begins to resent Arthur's constant eulogizing of his late wife in every conversation.

A cross-country trucker's former partner gets a waitressing job at the diner.

Alice's success as a substitute singer with a band forces her into a tough decision.

Natalie takes a risk when she chooses computer dating as the subject of her term paper.

Tootie faces an important decision as she tries to gain her boyfriend's acceptance.

Henry takes drastic measures to avoid paying a high penalty for library books that are five years overdue.

Henry's job is in jeopardy when a picture of him posing with a political candidate and Cosmic Cow appears in the papers.

Steven and his father realize they may be able to iron out their long-lasting differences.

Mallory's frightened when a close family friend makes a pass at her.

Furley learns that Terri's boyfriend is a convicted murderer.

Larry becomes overprotective of his sister when he lets Jack show her around town.

Bullet-proof vests arrive after Harris and Dietrich are sent to an office building with a gun-toting man inside.

A rainmaker offers his help when New York suffers from a water shortage; Wojo, Harris, and Dietrich all eye an opening in the vice squad.

Lamont and Julio go into the used auto-parts business and drive Fred to Skid Row.

Fred makes his first airplane trip when his uncle leaves him an inheritance.

Actor Dennis Hopper; wildlife expert Joan Embery; actor Rich Hall.

When Margaret forces Becker to take a vacation because of his temper, Linda mistakenly books him on a gay cruise.

Love blinds Becker when his college flame (Jaclyn Smith) announces she has left her husband to be with him.

Fixing up the attic for Helen and her cello, Joe finds cash and a note from his father, leading to a treasure hunt for all.

Fixing up the attic for Helen and her cello, Joe finds cash and a note from his father, leading to a treasure hunt for all.

The couple (Paul Reiser, Helen Hunt) learns that Jamie will be in bed with home run king Mark McGwire (guest starring as himself), via virtual reality. With John Pankow.

Paul and Jamie are forced to play parents when Uncle Phil (Mel Brooks) causes trouble after returning to school; Lisa gets breast implants.

A shocked Julia discovers a nude portrait of herself when she attends her old art teacher's exhibition.

Mary Jo believes that she has acquired the power to heal when Elvis' face mysteriously appears on her snow shovel.

Juror Mary casts the lone "not guilty" vote in a murder trial.

Mary and Lester will win a trip to Jamaica if Sandra doesn't kiss Lester's friend (Michael Dorn).

A rumor spreads that Carol and Bob's marriage is on the rocks.

Jack is outraged when the building inspector demands a bribe.

George hires a street kid to work for half-price.

George has a bust made of himself to leave as a legacy to his family.

Fred succumbs to Donna's pressures and agrees to get married, but his family has other ideas; Fred and Donna plan to wed in a private ceremony at the Sanford home, and Lamont uses this as a ploy to try to get rid of Donna.

Fred donates a collection of rare jazz albums to a music library in order to get a tax write-off.

Hazel's personality improvement classes have bad side effects.

Hazel takes another job to earn enough money to buy a present for Dorothy.

Jeannie tells Tony she has never had a birthday but knows that Neptune was in Scorpio the day she was born. Tony tries to find out her birthday through a NASA computer, but Dr. Bellows finds out and takes the answer away before Tony can read it.

While Tony distracts Dr. Bellows, Roger taps into the NASA computer again. He finds the answer, but before he can tell Jeannie her birthday, he is shipped off to Alaska. Tony throws Jeannie a party anyway.

A private detective tries to blackmail Samantha when he discovers she is a witch.

Maude finally meets her match when a black teenager from the ghetto visits the Findlay house.

Maude can't resist the temptation to go through Walter's wallet when it accidentally falls out of a drawer.

Mel kisses Vera, Vera takes the kiss seriously, not realizing it was just a ploy to make Marie jealous.

Vera finds an abandoned baby and soon becomes attached, refusing to give up the baby girl. She looks into adopting her.

The girls cruise the streets of downtown Peekskill with hopes of spotting "Mr. Right.".

Rumors spread across the campus when Jo is seen with her photography professor.

Monroe befriends a 15-year-old boy who was picked up for shoplifting.

Jackie's asked to accept a fashion design job in Italy, but doesn't know how to break the news to her overprotective father.

As the new editor, Alex names cheating pupils in the school paper.

Elyse and Steven's participation in an anti-nuke rally on Thanksgiving lands them in jail.

A rumor spreads that Carol and Bob's marriage is on the rocks.

Jack is outraged when the building inspector demands a bribe.

Harris loses his libel appeal and his assets; Dietrich handles a newsdealer's dispute with a construction crew.

A beauty queen has her purse snatched; an angry moviegoer vandalizes a theater for showing snuff films; and Wojo is slapped with a paternity suit.

This program features local U.S. veterans sharing their stories of military service. The program is hosted by Jan Glenn Brown.

George hires a street kid to work for half-price.

George has a bust made of himself to leave as a legacy to his family.

Fred succumbs to Donna's pressures and agrees to get married, but his family has other ideas; Fred and Donna plan to wed in a private ceremony at the Sanford home, and Lamont uses this as a ploy to try to get rid of Donna.

Fred donates a collection of rare jazz albums to a music library in order to get a tax write-off.

This program features local U.S. veterans sharing their stories of military service. The program is hosted by Jan Glenn Brown.

Dr. John Becker is easily annoyed -- by noisy neighbors, a ridiculous comment, a flickering streetlight, the antics of his misfit staff members. He's a talented and dedicated doctor and goes the extra mile for those in need, but he doesn't waste a chance to give anyone a piece of his mind.

Becker kicks himself for helping out Jake by treating his persnickety grandmother when her doctor dies.

Joe is upset when he learns Brian has arranged a blind date (Megan Mullally) for him.

Roy has an eye-opening experience when his son (Abraham Benrubi) takes cello lessons from Helen.

Nat prepares Murray to vie in a dog show; the Buchmans are stunned when their therapist says their sessions are complete.

Paul infuriates Jamie when he takes one of her dresses to a new dry cleaner; Paul dreams of Einstein.

Anthony tries to rise above his jealousy when Etienne's (Sheryl Lee Ralph) successful male college friend (Ron Glass) visits.

Julia's overbearing former schoolmistress moves in with her after receiving instructions at a seance.

Mary hires an ex-convict to work for Lester's company.

Mary, Sandra, Rose and Pearl each recall moving into the apartment building.

Terri is about to marry a soap opera star who Jack believes has a questionable reputation.

Jack challenges a Golden Gloves contender.

An introduction puts Helen and Louise's friendship on the line.

Florence's battling parents pay the Jefferson household an unexpected visit.

Fred's buddies turn his house into a pool hall when Lamont buys him a pool table.

Grady is sick of being a boarder for the bickering Ferguson's and vents his frustrations to Fred.

Harris signs another book deal; and a lottery winner threatens the couple who lost his winning ticket; Luger shops for a mail-order Asian bride.

Levitt performs an act of heroism; A 1957 DeSoto is the prized possession of a man who admits he stole the car 25 years ago.

Danny is interested in the whales singing and tells the family they need to include whales in their act to show their support of ecology; the Partridges make a record featuring the song of a whale to raise awareness of the whale's plight.

Keith decides that being the eldest, he should take more responsibility for his siblings.

Dorothy must have an old piano she sees while hunting antiques.

The Baxters learn that the stray dog Harold found has a rightful owner.

Jeannie becomes engaged to a handsome suitor to get Tony to pay attention to her.

With the upcoming NASA talent contest, Jeannie makes Tony sing in a beautiful tenor voice.

Samantha confuses a crook with Darrin's eccentric Uncle Albert.

Maude makes a desperate attempt for recognition from Walter at her surprise party.

Maude plans a weekend wedding in wintry New England for Arthur and Vivian.

Mel gets a hot tip on a horse and decides to borrow $10,000 to bet with. If he loses, he will lose the diner. The waitresses try to prevent Mel from making the bet.

Vera becomes depressed when she realizes she has worked at Mel's for 8 years. She decides to leave her mark on the world by competing for the world record in tap dance endurance.

Jo's relationship with her professor grows more serious.

Mrs. Garrett hits the books again when she takes a Shakespeare class with Jo and Blair.

Henry competes with 100 top artists in a contest to design a logo for Iris' company.

Henry is distraught when he learns that Sara and her boyfriend plan to live together.

Alex leaves his job at a small grocery store for an ultramodern supermarket.

Steven and Elyse wonder if they should buy a gun for protection after their home is burglarized.

Terri is about to marry a soap opera star who Jack believes has a questionable reputation.

Jack challenges a Golden Gloves contender.

Harris signs another book deal; and a lottery winner threatens the couple who lost his winning ticket; Luger shops for a mail-order Asian bride.

Levitt performs an act of heroism; A 1957 DeSoto is the prized possession of a man who admits he stole the car 25 years ago.

This program features local U.S. veterans sharing their stories of military service. The program is hosted by Jan Glenn Brown.

An introduction puts Helen and Louise's friendship on the line.

Florence's battling parents pay the Jefferson household an unexpected visit.

Fred's buddies turn his house into a pool hall when Lamont buys him a pool table.

Grady is sick of being a boarder for the bickering Ferguson's and vents his frustrations to Fred.

This program features local U.S. veterans sharing their stories of military service. The program is hosted by Jan Glenn Brown.

Reggie's psychology class experiment proves that Becker gives preferential treatment to his attractive female patients.

Becker discovers that, unbeknown to them, Reggie and Linda are dating the same man.