NewsRadio (season 1)

NewsRadio Season 1
Country of origin	USA
No. of episodes	7
Broadcast
Original channel	NBC
Original run	March 21, 1995 (1995-03-21) – May 9, 1995 (1995-05-09)
Season chronology
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Cast

• Dave Foley as Dave Nelson
• Stephen Root as Jimmy James
• Andy Dick as Matthew Brock
• Maura Tierney as Lisa Miller
• Vicki Lewis as Beth
• Joe Rogan as Joe Garrelli
• Khandi Alexander as Catherine Duke
• and Phil Hartman as Evelyn William "Bill" McNeal

This is a detailed list of NewsRadio episodes from the first season. See List of NewsRadio episodes for a complete list of all NewsRadio episodes.

Episodes

#	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date	Prod. code
1	"Pilot"	James Burrows	Paul Simms	March 21, 1995 (1995-03-21)	100
Wisconsin native Dave Nelson arrives in New York to start his new job as the News Director at WNYX. His first task: fire the old News Director. Guest stars Kurt Fuller as Ed Harlow, Greg Lee as Rick, Wallace Langham as Jeff, Beau Billingslea as The Security Guard, and Ella Joyce as Catherine Duke. Note: Neither Joe Rogan nor Khandi Alexander appear in the pilot. Greg Lee's "Rick" character is similar to Rogan's "Joe" character, and Ella Joyce plays "Catherine". Catherine's last name is not revealed in this episode. Note: Joyce is mostly offscreen, though she can be heard delivering several newscasts (and can be very briefly glimpsed in the broadcast booth in a few shots). She is seen clearly towards the end of the episode standing outside the broadcast booth, but has no lines during this scene. Note: Ray Romano was originally slated to play the "Electrician" character, but both Romano and the show producers felt that he was not a good fit for the show.
2	"Inappropriate"	James Burrows	Paul Simms	March 28, 1995 (1995-03-28)	102
Dave and Lisa's disagreement over how to respond to an on-air gaffe by Matthew leads to a romantic encounter and the start of a secret office relationship. Guest stars Kenny Johnston as Danny.
3	"Smoking"	James Burrows	Josh Lieb, Brad Isaacs, & Paul Simms	April 4, 1995 (1995-04-04)	103
Bill is having trouble complying with a new anti-smoking ordinance, so Dave tries to help him quit. Guest stars Monte Russell as Paramedic.
4	"The Crisis"	James Burrows	Josh Lieb	April 11, 1995 (1995-04-11)	101
Coverage of a subway accident is hampered by petty jealousies surrounding Matthew's new desk. Guest stars Steeve Arlen as Bob, and Mark Davenport as Delivery Man.
5	"Big Day"	Alan Myerson	Joe Furey, Brad Isaacs, Josh Lieb, & Paul Simms	April 18, 1995 (1995-04-18)	105
The staff unwittingly confide in Dave their expectations for their annual bonus, not knowing that Jimmy has delegated the task to Dave. During this episode pastries humorously keep appearing on Bill's desk. Guest stars Albie Selznick as Copy Guy, and Joe Wein as Delivery Guy.
6	"Luncheon at the Waldorf"	Peter Baldwin	Brad Isaacs	May 2, 1995 (1995-05-02)	104
Lisa is worried about Bill's motivation for taking Beth to a broadcaster's luncheon.
7	"Sweeps Week"	Peter Bonerz	Joe Furey & Paul Simms	May 9, 1995 (1995-05-09)	106
Dave's ex-girlfriend from Wisconsin arrives for a visit, under the assumption that they are still dating, and proceeds to make Lisa nervous. Guest stars Janeane Garofalo as Nancy, and Bill Geisslinger as Tom P. Baxter.