NewsRadioSeason 51998 · 22 episodesEpisodes1Bill Moves OnThe news crew copes with the loss of their good friend, Bill, after he dies of a heart attack.2Meet The Max LouisJon Lovitz joins the cast as Max Louis, hired because of a connection to Bill. The idea of "Y2K" wreaks havoc at the office.3Lucky BurgerIt comes out that Max doctored his resume; Lisa goes undercover at a restaurant.4NoiseDave learns he has high blood pressure, causing Joe to install a sound machine. Matthew becomes motherly toward Max, after a conversation with Beth.5Flowers for MatthewJoe creates a "smart drink" with extreme results; Lisa becomes Max's confidante.6JailAfter a case of mistaken identity, Jimmy is sent to jail. His vice president, Johnny, takes over.7The LamLisa admits her attraction to Johnny; Dave must exploit their relationship to protect Jimmy.8Clash of the TitansJimmy is freed from prison, only to realize that Johnny has stolen his empire.9BostonDave tries to tape a message for students at his alma mater; Lisa tries to cure her speech impediment.10Spooky Rapping CryptBeth wants to start profit-sharing; Matthew thinks of abuse after undergoing hypnosis.11StinkbuttDave fights to hang Joe and Beth's strange painting in the lobby; Matthew starts dressing like Lisa.12ApartmentDave and Lisa fight for an apartment, which Max decides he wants; Joe and Beth "fix up" the show's website.13TowersMatthew'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.14HairJimmy's fear of hippies causes him to blow a big deal; Max and Beth spoil Lisa's dog.15AssistantLisa's new assistant turns Joe and Dave into rivals; Max complains about the lack of sofa in the men's room.16WinoThe 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.17WeddingLisa gets married to Johnny, despite Dave's attempt to talk her out of it.18PloyMax 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.19Padded SuitDave 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.20Freaky FridayJimmy and Matthew switch places for a day, with life altering results. Dave bans Max from the breakroom.21RetirementMr. 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.22New HampshireJimmy returns to finalize the sale of the station and tries to persuade one staff member to relocate to New Hampshire with him.Season 1Season 2Season 3Season 4
