NewsRadio season 3
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This is a detailed list of NewsRadio episodes from the third season. See List of NewsRadio episodes for a complete list of all NewsRadio episodes.
[edit] President
- Episode No.: 3-1 (29)
- Production No.: 302
- US Airdate: September 18, 1996
- Written by: Paul Simms
- Directed by: Tom Cherones
- Guest stars: Al Roker as Guy
[edit] Summary
Jimmy announces he is running for President of the United States. Matthew grows some facial hair while on vacation.
[edit] Memorable Quotes
Lisa: Did you lose a bet, sir?
Jimmy: Huh?
Lisa: You know, like with one of your rich friends- the loser has to run for president, ha ha.
Jimmy: No... See, last, uh... last time I made a bet with a rich friend, oh yeah, heh- I ended up streaking through the Chicago Mercantile Exchange at noon.
Dave: Ouch.
Jimmy: What do you mean 'ouch,' I was the winner on that one.
[edit] Review
- Episode No.: 3-2 (30)
- Production No.: 301
- US Airdate: September 25, 1996
- Written by: Josh Lieb
- Directed by: Tom Cherones
- Guest stars: Scott Adams as coffee shop patron, Michael Adler as man pretending to be Scott Adams, Mark Fite as coffee shop counterman.
[edit] Summary
Matthew discovers the comic strip Dilbert and quits his job when Dave refuses to let him do a story about it. Problems ensue as the station undergoes an annual review.
[edit] Memorable Quotes
Catherine: My name is Catherine with a 'C'; Katherine with a 'K' is a two-bit biker slut from Jersey.
Dave: Like that cheap slut Katharine Hepburn.
[edit] Massage Chair
- Episode No.: 3-3 (31)
- Production No.: 303
- US Airdate: October 2, 1996
- Written by: Lewis Morton
- Directed by: Drake Sather
[edit] Summary
Bill buys a massage chair in defiance of budget cuts at the station.
[edit] Arcade
- Episode No.: 3-4 (32)
- Production No.: 304
- US Airdate: October 23, 1996
- Written by: Brian Kelley
- Directed by: Tom Cherones
- Guest stars: Eugene Jarvis, Leelee Sobieski
- Recurring characters:
[edit] Summary
Beth replaces the lobby sandwich machine with the arcade game Stargate Defender. Bill is upset because he finds the sandwiches from the old machine to be delicious. Lisa and Dave retake their college entrance exams to see if their minds are slipping.
[edit] Memorable Quotes
Beth: Wait a minute... were you one of those guys in high school who spent half his time at the arcade, hunched over the machines with all the other pale, friendless virgins?
[Long pause]
Dave: Don't be silly.
[edit] Halloween
- Episode No.: 3-5 (33)
- Production No.: 307
- US Airdate: October 30, 1996
- Written by: Sam Johnson and Chris Marcil
- Directed by: Tom Cherones
[edit] Summary
The staff is not invited to Mr. James' halloween party because he thinks they're "too cool for school". Dave and Lisa persuade him to let them come.
[edit] Notes
- Dave Foley appearing in drag, and subsequently looking good in drag, is a nod to his efforts on The Kids in the Hall.
[edit] Awards Show
- Episode No.: 3-6 (34)
- Production No.: 305
- US Airdate: November 6, 1996
- Written by: Drake Sather
- Directed by: Tom Cherones
- Guest stars: Bob Costas as himself, Johnny Crear as elderly man, Steven Gilborn as Marty Jackson, Kevin J. O'Neill as bartender.
[edit] Summary
The staff attends an awards banquet.
[edit] Daydream
- Episode No.: 3-7 (35)
- Production No.: 308
- US Airdate: November 13, 1996
- Written by: Paul Simms
- Directed by: Tom Cherones
[edit] Summary
A hot day and broken air conditioner causes the thoughts of the staff to drift.
[edit] Movie Star
- Episode No.: 3-8 (36)
- Production No.: 309
- US Airdate: November 20, 1996
- Written by: Lewis Morton
- Directed by: Tom Cherones
- Guest stars: James Caan as himself
[edit] Summary
James Caan visits Bill as part of research for his new movie, but he soon becomes fixated by Matthew's odd behavior.
[edit] Stocks
- Episode No.: 3-9 (37)
- Production No.: 306
- US Airdate: December 11, 1996
- Written by: Alan J. Higgins
- Directed by: Tom Cherones
[edit] Summary
Jimmy teaches Beth how to play the stock market.
[edit] Christmas
- Episode No.: 3-10 (38)
- Production No.: 311
- US Airdate: December 18, 1996
- Written by: Drake Sather
- Directed by: Patrick Maloney
[edit] Summary
Dave covers for his employees so they can leave early, but still manages to take Lisa to Wisconsin before Christmas is over.
[edit] The Trainer
- Episode No.: 3-11 (39)
- Production No.: 312
- US Airdate: December 18, 1996
- Written by: Joe Furey
- Directed by: Gregg Heschong
- Guest stars: Ben Stiller as Vic
[edit] Summary
Bill joins a gym; the WNYX staff discover a secret about Dave's past.
[edit] Notes
- Dave Foley remains a Canadian citizen.
[edit] Rap
- Episode No.: 3-12 (40)
- Production No.: 310
- US Airdate: January 8, 1997
- Written by: Alan J. Higgins, Brian Kelley, Drake Sather, and Paul Simms
- Directed by: Tom Cherones
- Guest stars: Chuck D as himself
[edit] Summary
Bill discovers the evils of rap music. Lisa has a problem with being named "cutest reporter" by a local magazine.
[edit] Led Zeppelin Boxed Set
- Episode No.: 3-13 (41)
- Production No.: 313
- US Airdate: January 15, 1997
- Written by: Lewis Morton, Sam Johnson, Chris Marcil, Joe Furey, and Josh Lieb
- Directed by: Tom Cherones
[edit] Summary
Matthew becomes the office "alpha male," while Jimmy learns about three card monte.
[edit] Complaint Box
- Episode No.: 3-14 (42)
- Production No.: 314
- US Airdate: January 29, 1997
- Written by: Brian Kelley, Lewis Morton, Joe Furey, and Josh Lieb
- Directed by: Tom Cherones
[edit] Summary
The new complaint box causes problems for Dave. Jimmy goes fishing, while his satellite hookup goes to the movies.
[edit] Rose Bowl
- Episode No.: 3-15 (43)
- Production No.: 315
- US Airdate: February 5, 1997
- Written by: Alan J. Higgins, Josh Lieb, Lewis Morton, and Paul Simms
- Directed by: Tom Cherones
- Guest stars: George Lindsey as himself, David Clennon as the Judge, Glenn Walker Harris Jr. as the con artist.
[edit] Summary
Dave agrees to let the staff review each other, while Jimmy takes a con artist to court.
[edit] Kids
- Episode No.: 3-16 (44)
- Production No.: 316
- US Airdate: February 12, 1997
- Written by: Sam Johnson, Chris Marcil, Joe Furey, and Drake Sather
- Directed by: Tom Cherones
[edit] Summary
Dave must figure out who is leaving pornography around the office in the midst of an elementary school field trip.
[edit] Airport
- Episode No.: 3-17 (45)
- Production No.: 317
- US Airdate: February 19, 1997
- Written by: Drake Sather
- Directed by: Tom Cherones
[edit] Summary
While Bill and Dave are stuck in a St. Louis airport, Lisa runs the office, and Beth and Matthew water Bill's plants.
[edit] Twins
- Episode No.: 3-18 (46)
- Production No.: 318
- US Airdate: March 12, 1997
- Written by: Lewis Morton
- Directed by: Tom Cherones
- Guest stars: Jon Stewart as Andrew
[edit] Summary
Matthew's "identical twin" brother arrives for a visit. Bill's greed almost bankrupts the station.
[edit] Office Feud
- Episode No.: 3-19 (47)
- Production No.: 319
- US Airdate: March 19, 1997
- Written by: Sam Johnson and Chris Marcil
- Directed by: Leonard R. Garner, Jr.
- Guest stars: Sara Paxton as Sara
[edit] Summary
Joe, Dave, and Beth deal with the noisy environmentalists who've moved in upstairs; Lisa covers the Easter Egg hunt at the White House; Bill and Catherine argue over Bill's sponsorship by Rocket Fuel Malt Liquor.
[edit] Memorable Quotes
Bill: Gazizza, dilznoofuses, this is Bill McNeal saying, get with the crazappy taste of Rocket Fuel Malt Liquor! Rocket Fuel's got the upstate prison flavor that keeps you ugly all night long. So when you wanna get sick, remember: Nothing makes your feet stank like Rocket Fuel Malt Liquor. Damn, it's crazappy!
[edit] Notes
This episode introduced the word "gazizza," later used in Space.
[edit] Our Fiftieth Episode
- See Main article: Our Fiftieth Episode (NewsRadio episode)
- Episode No.: 3-20 (48)
- Production No.: 321
- US Airdate: April 2, 1997
- Written by: Joe Furey, Paul Simms, and Josh Lieb
- Directed by: Tom Cherones
- Guest stars: Jon Lovitz as Fred
[edit] Summary
An argument over a traffic ticket gets Bill committed to a mental hospital.
[edit] Sleeping
- Episode No.: 3-21 (49)
- Production No.: 322
- US Airdate: May 7, 1997
- Written by:
- Story: Alan J. Higgins and Paul Simms
- Teleplay: Brian Kelley
- Directed by: Judi Elterman
- Guest stars: Scott N. Stevens as Dr. Mandel
[edit] Summary
Matthew hides in the break room fridge to scare anyone who opens it, eventually causing Mr. James to have a heart attack. Mr. James' lawyer shows Dave and Lisa a video tape wherein Mr. James reveals his wish to spend his remaining time with his friends and colleagues at WNYX in the case of a life-threatening illness. Mr. James is moved into the WNYX break room while he recovers from his coma and the staff is asked to talk to him during the day. Lisa decides that she wants to have a baby. Bill recreates his time as a college overnight DJ.
[edit] The Real Deal
- Episode No.: 3-22 (50)
- Production No.: 320
- US Airdate: May 7, 1997
- Written by:
- Story: Josh Lieb and Lewis Morton
- Teleplay: Joe Furey and Paul Simms
- Directed by: Tom Cherones
- Guest stars: Jerry Seinfeld as himself, Mark Fite as Waiter
[edit] Summary
Bill attempts to interview Jerry Seinfeld for his talk show. Matthew loses his virginity.
[edit] Mistake
- Episode No.: 3-23 (51)
- Production No.: 323
- US Airdate: May 14, 1997
- Written by:
- Story: Joe Furey and Paul Simms
- Teleplay: Josh Lieb and Drake Sather
- Directed by: Tom Cherones
- Guest stars: French Stewart as Brent
[edit] Summary
Dave makes several inappropriate comments about the staff in a magazine article. Matthew has competition as the weirdest person in the office.
[edit] Space
- See main article: Space (NewsRadio episode)
- Episode No.: 3-24 (52)
- Production No.: 324
- US Airdate: May 21, 1997
- Written by:
- Story: Brian Kelley and Lewis Morton
- Teleplay: Joe Furey, Josh Lieb and Paul Simms
- Directed by: Tom Cherones
- Guest stars: Bobbie Brown as Irene
[edit] Summary
WNYX is imagined as a news radio station in space in the future.
[edit] Injury
- Episode No.: 3-25 (53)
- Production No.: 203
- US Airdate: June 5, 1997
- Written by: Paul Simms
- Directed by: Rich Beren
- Guest stars: Bob Odenkirk as Dr. Smith
- Recurring characters: Norm MacDonald as Roger, Mr. James' lawyer
[edit] Summary
When uninsured Matthew is injured goofing off at work, Dave and Lisa try to pass it off as a workplace accident so that workers' compensation will pay for the hospital costs.
[edit] Notes
- This episode was intended to appear in season 2. It was delayed because the script called for Bill (Phil Hartman) to repeatedly use the word "penis".
- Matthew's birthday is given as 12/21/65 in this episode (making him 31 in real time), however Dave stated Matthew was 28 in 'The Real Deal'.
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