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10 Best Episodes of NewsRadio - Season 3

The office politics and interpersonal relationships among the staff of WNYX NewsRadio, New York's #2 news radio station.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 02, 2023.

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NewsRadio - S3E7

#15 - Daydream (Season 3 - Episode 7)

Daydreams plague staffers on an unbelievably hot day. Among others, Beth fantasizes that she's being stalked by Matthew, who's taking on horror movie guises; and Joe dreams he turned each of the staffers into androids.

The episode was rated 7.98 from 59 votes.

NewsRadio - S3E25

#14 - Injury (Season 3 - Episode 25)

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Matthew faces a large medical bill when he's injured while goofing off around the office. A sympathetic Dave claims it was a work related mishap, earning Matthew Workman's comp. Mr. James and his lawyer, Roger, search for the truth. Meanwhile, Bill takes offense at a rival stations' use of the word 'penis' and air several McNeal reports using the same word.

The episode was rated 8.00 from 31 votes.

NewsRadio - S3E23

#13 - Mistake (Season 3 - Episode 23)

Matthew is no longer the weirdest person in the office, when a strange temp comes in. Dave is featured in a national magazine where he inexplicably insults each staff member...and reveals his passion for tap dancing.

The episode was rated 8.00 from 35 votes.

NewsRadio - S3E5

#12 - Halloween (Season 3 - Episode 5)

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Mr. James requests that the reticent staffers wear costumes to his Halloween party. Lisa convinces everyone to dress up by promising that Dave will wear the most outlandish costume ever. A psychic tells Bill the exact date of his death..36 years in the future.

The episode was rated 8.00 from 55 votes.

NewsRadio - S3E15

#11 - Rose Bowl (Season 3 - Episode 15)

WNYX staffers evaluate their co-workers, leading to problems based on Matthew's belief that Bill is a God. Jimmy buys fake movie memorabilia, unaware that the sled from Citizen Kane was named 'Rosebud' not 'Rose Bowl'. Joe represents Jimmy in a lawsuit against the man who sold the items.

The episode was rated 8.02 from 41 votes.

NewsRadio - S3E11

#10 - The Trainer (Season 3 - Episode 11)

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All of WNYX is up in arms when they discover Dave is actually a Canadian, not a mid-westerner. Bill joins a health club. Dave tries to teach Jimmy table manners for his upcoming dinner with the president.

The episode was rated 8.04 from 50 votes.

NewsRadio - S3E4

#9 - Arcade (Season 3 - Episode 4)

Dave worries that the past will repeat itself when an arcade game, Stargate Defender, is installed in the hallway. Lisa and Dave take the SATs to prove they're not getting dumber. Bill is obsessed with the stale, plastic, leathery sandwiches from a vending machine.

The episode was rated 8.07 from 57 votes.

NewsRadio - S3E3

#8 - Massage Chair (Season 3 - Episode 3)

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Bill leads a revolution when Mr. James eliminates free snacks in the break room. Joe gives Catherine a variety of electronic gadgets to ingratiate himself with her. Bill buys a massage chair.

The episode was rated 8.07 from 56 votes.

NewsRadio - S3E8

#7 - Movie Star (Season 3 - Episode 8)

James Caan visits WNYX to study Bill and prepare for an upcoming film role, but gets distracted and ultimately enthralled by a nervous Matthew. Dave decides to buy a television for Lisa, revealing his passion for Green Acres. Jimmy takes Beth and Catherine to a Knicks game.

The episode was rated 8.09 from 54 votes.

NewsRadio - S3E24

#6 - Space (Season 3 - Episode 24)

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NewsRadio in Outer Space. The year is 2228, humankind is nearly extinct and those who remain are constantly on the run from killer robots. Matthew dates an android. Dave and Lisa discuss moving in together after 93 years dating. Joe, after living in suspended animation for 83 years, tries to fix the life support system.

The episode was rated 8.11 from 37 votes.

NewsRadio - S3E1

#5 - President (Season 3 - Episode 1)

Mr. James decides to run for President of the United States while Lisa declares to expose all of his secrets. Matthew grows a 70's style moustache to ""get chicks"".

The episode was rated 8.16 from 67 votes.

NewsRadio - S3E21

#4 - Sleeping (Season 3 - Episode 21)

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Jimmy suffers a heart attack. His lawyer insists Jimmy stay in the break room while recovering from his coma. Lisa realizes she hasn't completed all her goals in life, and decides to have a baby.

The episode was rated 8.19 from 37 votes.

NewsRadio - S3E20

#3 - Our Fiftieth Episode (Season 3 - Episode 20)

Bill is committed to an asylum when he's judged mentally incompetent. Lisa is forced to do the 'McNeal Perspective' with Joe in Bill's absence.

The episode was rated 8.24 from 41 votes.

NewsRadio - S3E22

#2 - The Real Deal (Season 3 - Episode 22)

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When Bill and producer Lisa's new show 'The Real Deal' is on the verge of cancellation, they do everything in their power to recruit Jerry Seinfeld to appear. Matthew reveals that he's never gone 'all the way' before.

The episode was rated 8.26 from 39 votes.

NewsRadio - S3E2

#1 - Review (Season 3 - Episode 2)

A new coffee shop is opened on the first floor of the Criterion Building. Matthew becomes obsessed with Scott Adams' Dilbert cartoon.

The episode was rated 8.28 from 57 votes.

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