Best of NewsRadio Season 2 (Part Two)

[Guest Mattdotcom]

I probably should copy and paste what I said in the other poll...

 

"Bitch Session" originally aired 01/14/96

When Dave employs a strict new code of office behavior for the WNYX staff he finds out the hard way how his colleagues truly feel about him as a boss. Meanwhile, Bill asks Joe to help him improve the sound of his radio voice.

 

"In Through the Out Door" originally aired 02/04/96

When Dave must introduce Bill at a local broadcast function he gets a case of jangled nerves, but Bill decides to help coach him through his fear of public speaking. Meanwhile, Matthew feels left out of the office 'guy talk' that revolves around sports and gambling and enlists Joe to teach him how to bet.

 

"Houses of the Holy" originally aired 02/10/96

Jimmy James brings his weird nephew Theo (guest star David Cross) to Dave hoping to get him a job at the station. Beth then ends up falling for Theo after finding out that he performs magic tricks. Also, Catherine is out sick, and Bill decides to replace her with Joe, who shocks everyone by being very good.

 

"The Song Remains the Same" originally aired 02/18/96

While Jimmy decides to celebrate April Fool’s Day early by pulling a series of pranks on the staff, Bill tries to rise above the office antics in order to give an interview to a reporter from a prestigious newspaper. Meanwhile, the staff implies that Lisa gets special treatment from Dave, who must then decide who to send to the New Hampshire Primaries - Lisa or Matthew. Beth discovers that a former employee harbored a secret obsession for her.

 

"Zoso" originally aired 02/25/96

When Beth decides to present one of her funky clothing designs to a shady fashion executive (guest star George Hamilton) she practices the art of negotiation with Jimmy. Meanwhile, Lisa decides to ask Dave for a raise, and he keeps turning her down. Also, Bill brings his new girlfriend to the office. There’s just one hitch - she thinks he’s British.

"Led Zeppelin" originally aired 03/31/96

Dave and Lisa make their break-up official. Bill seizes the opportunity to bond with Dave by sharing his own relationship problems, and Matthew tries to get Dave and Lisa back together again. Also, Jimmy’s wife search continues.

 

"Presence" originally aired 04/14/96

During a poker game with some wealthy friends, Jimmy loses the office coffee machine and Bill McNeal. In an attempt to win back his on-air talent, he allows Lisa to take over. Meanwhile, Bill prepares for his impeding departure by saying goodbye to his fellow employees and returning the office supplies he has stolen from them.

 

"Coda" originally aired 04/21/96

When Matthew enthusiastically decides that it’s time to get the WNYX gang together for some summer fun, he becomes overwhelmed by the responsibility of collecting funds from the staff to rent his dream beach house. Meanwhile, Bill and Dave clash over a baseball promo that Bill has recorded, and Jimmy steps in to referee. Also, a nervous Joe must take an electrical engineering exam to legally practice his profession in the radio industry, and he enlists Lisa’s help as a study partner.

"Led Zeppelin II" (Season Finale) originally aired 04/28/96

When security cameras are installed at WNYX, Joe tries to override the new system, but his plan goes up in smoke when he sets the building ablaze. Meanwhile, the life-threatening situation ignites passion between Dave and Lisa.

 

"Injury" delayed airing 06/05/97

When Matthew and Joe play a risky game of ‘who can get the coffee cup off the light fixture,’ Matthews injures himself and is rushed to the hospital. But when Jimmy finds out that Matthew is without insurance he fears a lawsuit and hires his slick personal lawyer to investigate. Meanwhile, Bill gets WNYX in trouble when he repeatedly utters a word describing a private part of the male anatomy on the air.

 

Gotta be "Bitch Session" for me. It has my favorite Lisa quote:

 

Lisa: Dave looks like he stepped out of a Norman Rockwell painting....."First Day of Bible College".

 

Speaking of quotes, a thousand and one brilliant points to the person who understand why the quote in my sig is appropriate for this board...

[Guest Kingpk]

I voted for In Through the Out Door just for Bill's chewing out of Dave at the end.

[Guest areacode212]

I know that "Injury" is listed under S2 in the episode guide, but technically, it's a S3 episode (it was delayed because of the "penis" stuff).

 

As I said in the other Season Two poll thread, every episode from this season was awesome, so the fact that I'm voting for "Bitch Session" shouldn't take anything away from the other eps.

[Guest Spaceman Spiff]

Voted "Houses of the Holy". Loved Joe on the air.

 

"Presence" and "Bitch Session" are also good.

[Guest bob_barron]

I'm gonna add my reviews tommorrow- okay?