Episodes
| # | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | Prod. code |
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| 1 | "Pilot" | James Burrows | Paul Simms | March 21, 1995 (1995-03-21) | 100 |
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Wisconsin native Dave Nelson arrives in New York to start his new job as the News Director at WNYX. His first task: fire the old News Director. Guest stars Kurt Fuller as Ed Harlow, Greg Lee as Rick, Wallace Langham as Jeff, Beau Billingslea as The Security Guard, and Ella Joyce as Catherine Duke. Note: Neither Joe Rogan nor Khandi Alexander appear in the pilot. Greg Lee's "Rick" character is similar to Rogan's "Joe" character, and Ella Joyce plays "Catherine". Catherine's last name is not revealed in this episode. Note: Joyce is mostly offscreen, though she can be heard delivering several newscasts (and can be very briefly glimpsed in the broadcast booth in a few shots). She is seen clearly towards the end of the episode standing outside the broadcast booth, but has no lines during this scene. Note: Ray Romano was originally slated to play the "Electrician" character, but both Romano and the show producers felt that he was not a good fit for the show. |
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| 2 | "Inappropriate" | James Burrows | Paul Simms | March 28, 1995 (1995-03-28) | 102 |
| Dave and Lisa's disagreement over how to respond to an on-air gaffe by Matthew leads to a romantic encounter and the start of a secret office relationship. Guest stars Kenny Johnston as Danny. | |||||
| 3 | "Smoking" | James Burrows | Josh Lieb, Brad Isaacs, & Paul Simms | April 4, 1995 (1995-04-04) | 103 |
| Bill is having trouble complying with a new anti-smoking ordinance, so Dave tries to help him quit. Guest stars Monte Russell as Paramedic. | |||||
| 4 | "The Crisis" | James Burrows | Josh Lieb | April 11, 1995 (1995-04-11) | 101 |
| Coverage of a subway accident is hampered by petty jealousies surrounding Matthew's new desk. Guest stars Steeve Arlen as Bob, and Mark Davenport as Delivery Man. | |||||
| 5 | "Big Day" | Alan Myerson | Joe Furey, Brad Isaacs, Josh Lieb, & Paul Simms | April 18, 1995 (1995-04-18) | 105 |
| The staff unwittingly confide in Dave their expectations for their annual bonus, not knowing that Jimmy has delegated the task to Dave. During this episode pastries humorously keep appearing on Bill's desk. Guest stars Albie Selznick as Copy Guy, and Joe Wein as Delivery Guy. | |||||
| 6 | "Luncheon at the Waldorf" | Peter Baldwin | Brad Isaacs | May 2, 1995 (1995-05-02) | 104 |
| Lisa is worried about Bill's motivation for taking Beth to a broadcaster's luncheon. | |||||
| 7 | "Sweeps Week" | Peter Bonerz | Joe Furey & Paul Simms | May 9, 1995 (1995-05-09) | 106 |
| Dave's ex-girlfriend from Wisconsin arrives for a visit, under the assumption that they are still dating, and proceeds to make Lisa nervous. Guest stars Janeane Garofalo as Nancy, and Bill Geisslinger as Tom P. Baxter. |
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