The BEST episodes of NewsRadio season 5

Every episode of NewsRadio season 5, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of NewsRadio season 5!

"NewsRadio" showcases the hilarious antics of the whimsical #2 news radio station in New York City. The corral of characters are eccentric and witty, and they surprise each other with their back-and-forth banter. Their workplace humor also supplies an abundance of laughs amidst this unlikely bunch of colleagues.

Last Updated: 9/23/2024Network: NBCStatus: Ended
Bill Moves On
star
8.47
198 votes

#1 - Bill Moves On

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/23/1998

The news crew copes with the loss of their good friend, Bill, after he dies of a heart attack.

Directors: Tom Cherones
Writer: Paul Simms
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Towers
star
8.18
125 votes

#2 - Towers

Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/2/1999

Matthew's 30th birthday causes him to adopt the persona of an 18 year old. Lisa protests Jimmy's plan to build a 200 story skyscraper.

Directors: Judi Elterman
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Wino
star
7.96
124 votes

#3 - Wino

Season 5 - Episode 16 - Aired 2/23/1999

The formerly evil Johnny Johnson returns to the station, now a homeless wino, to claim Lisa's hand in marriage. Lisa finds it hard to resist Johnny... despite his noxious odor.

Directors: Tom Cherones
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Apartment
star
7.80
151 votes

#4 - Apartment

Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/12/1999

Dave and Lisa fight for an apartment, which Max decides he wants; Joe and Beth ""fix-up"" the show's website.

Directors: Skip Collector
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Freaky Friday
star
7.72
126 votes

#5 - Freaky Friday

Season 5 - Episode 20 - Aired 4/20/1999

Jimmy and Matthew switch places for a day, with life altering results. Dave bans max from the breakroom.

Directors: Skip Collector
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Hair
star
7.70
117 votes

#6 - Hair

Season 5 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/9/1999

Jimmy's fear of hippies causes him to blow a big deal; Max and Beth spoil Lisa's dog.

Directors: Tom Cherones
Writer: Josh Lieb
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Padded Suit
star
7.53
123 votes

#7 - Padded Suit

Season 5 - Episode 19 - Aired 4/13/1999

Dave vents aggression on the staff, threatening to fire someone. Matthew wears a padded suit to learn Joe's karate-like martial art, Joe-jitsu. Mr. James leads a crusade against Mother's Day.

Directors: Dave Foley
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Jail
star
7.53
129 votes

#8 - Jail

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/4/1998

After a case of mistaken identity, Jimmy is sent to jail. His vice president, Johnny, takes over.

Directors: Tom Cherones
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Noise
star
7.50
160 votes

#9 - Noise

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/21/1998

Dave learns he has high blood pressure, causing Joe to install a sound machine. Matthew becomes motherly toward Max, after a conversation with Beth.

Directors: Tom Cherones
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Clash of the Titans
star
7.50
121 votes

#10 - Clash of the Titans

Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/24/1998

Jimmy is freed from prison, to realize that Johnny has stolen his empire.

Directors: Tom Cherones
Writer: Josh Lieb
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Retirement
star
7.49
123 votes

#11 - Retirement

Season 5 - Episode 21 - Aired 4/27/1999

Mr. James announces that he's selling the station and retiring to New Hampshire. Dave believes it's a ploy. Lisa organizes a retirement party to convince Mr. James to stay.

Directors: Judi Elterman
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Lucky Burger
star
7.45
129 votes

#12 - Lucky Burger

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/14/1998

It comes out that Max doctored his resume; Lisa goes undercover at a restaurant.

Directors: Tom Cherones
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Wedding
star
7.43
122 votes

#13 - Wedding

Season 5 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/2/1999

Lisa gets married to Johnny, despite Dave's attempt to talk her out of it.

Directors: Tom Cherones
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The Lam
star
7.36
129 votes

#14 - The Lam

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/11/1998

Lisa admits her attraction to Johnny; Dave must exploit their relationship to protect Jimmy.

Directors: Tom Cherones
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New Hampshire
star
7.35
121 votes

#15 - New Hampshire

Season 5 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/4/1999

Jimmy returns to finalize the sale of the station and tries to persuade one staff member to relocate to New Hampshire with him.

Directors: Tom Cherones
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Meet the Max Louis
star
7.33
160 votes

#16 - Meet the Max Louis

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/7/1998

Jon Lovitz joins the cast as Max Louis, hired because of a connection to Bill. The idea of ""Y2K"" wreaks havoc at the office.

Directors: Tom Cherones
Writer: Josh Lieb
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Stinkbutt
star
7.32
152 votes

#17 - Stinkbutt

Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/5/1999

Dave fights to hang Joe and Beth's strange painting in the lobby; Matthew starts dressing like Lisa.

Directors: Tom Cherones
Writer: Drake Sather
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Assistant
star
7.23
122 votes

#18 - Assistant

Season 5 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/16/1999

Lisa's new assistant turns Joe and Dave into rivals; Max complains about the lack of sofa in the men's room.

Directors: Tom Cherones
Writer: Ron Weiner
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Ploy
star
7.22
121 votes

#19 - Ploy

Season 5 - Episode 18 - Aired 3/9/1999

Max pretends to quit to hopefully get Beth to beg him to stay. When the ploy fails, Dave has to swallow his pride to get Max back. Lisa's new hyphenated last name, Miller-Johnson, irks both Joe and Matthew.

Directors: Tom Cherones
Writer: Mark O'Keefe
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Boston
star
7.21
122 votes

#20 - Boston

Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/9/1998

Dave tries to tape a message for students at his alma matter; Lisa tries to cure her speech impediment.

Directors: Tom Cherones
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Spooky Rapping Crypt
star
7.03
120 votes

#21 - Spooky Rapping Crypt

Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/15/1998

Beth wants to start profit-sharing; Matthew thinks of abuse after undergoing hypnosis.

Directors: Tom Cherones
Writer: Mark O'Keefe
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Flowers for Matthew
star
6.80
126 votes

#22 - Flowers for Matthew

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/28/1998

Joe creates a ""smart drink"", with extreme results; Lisa becomes Max's confidante.

Directors: Tom Cherones
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