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10 Best Episodes of NewsRadio - Season 5

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 - S5E20

#15 - Freaky Friday (Season 5 - Episode 20)

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

The episode was rated 7.70 from 27 votes.

NewsRadio - S5E13

#14 - Towers (Season 5 - Episode 13)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.76 from 29 votes.

NewsRadio - S5E3

#13 - Lucky Burger (Season 5 - Episode 3)

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

The episode was rated 7.77 from 31 votes.

NewsRadio - S5E9

#12 - Boston (Season 5 - Episode 9)

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

The episode was rated 7.78 from 23 votes.

NewsRadio - S5E6

#11 - Jail (Season 5 - Episode 6)

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

The episode was rated 7.86 from 29 votes.

NewsRadio - S5E21

#10 - Retirement (Season 5 - Episode 21)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.88 from 24 votes.

NewsRadio - S5E1

#9 - Bill Moves On (Season 5 - Episode 1)

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

The episode was rated 7.89 from 38 votes.

NewsRadio - S5E16

#8 - Wino (Season 5 - Episode 16)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.92 from 25 votes.

NewsRadio - S5E10

#7 - Spooky Rapping Crypt (Season 5 - Episode 10)

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

The episode was rated 7.96 from 23 votes.

NewsRadio - S5E8

#6 - Clash of the Titans (Season 5 - Episode 8)

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

The episode was rated 7.96 from 24 votes.

NewsRadio - S5E4

#5 - Noise (Season 5 - Episode 4)

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

The episode was rated 8.03 from 31 votes.

NewsRadio - S5E7

#4 - The Lam (Season 5 - Episode 7)

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

The episode was rated 8.03 from 30 votes.

NewsRadio - S5E5

#3 - Flowers for Matthew (Season 5 - Episode 5)

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

The episode was rated 8.04 from 27 votes.

NewsRadio - S5E19

#2 - Padded Suit (Season 5 - Episode 19)

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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.

The episode was rated 8.08 from 25 votes.

NewsRadio - S5E12

#1 - Apartment (Season 5 - Episode 12)

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

The episode was rated 8.19 from 27 votes.

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