Seasons & episodes

S1 · E1Pilot 1995-03-21 · 23 min＋

A midwesterner gets a job as news director at a New York radio station. He gets an odd reception when his boss wants him to fire his predecessor.

S1 · E2Inappropriate 1995-03-28 · 23 min＋

After sparks fly at dinner, Dave and Lisa try to hide their feelings from their co-workers.

S1 · E3Smoking 1995-04-04 · 23 min＋

A new law bans smoking in the workplace, to Bill's dismay. Lisa thinks that Joe saw her and Dave at a movie.

S1 · E4The Crisis 1995-04-11 · 23 min＋

Dave deals with his first challenge as news director when a subway train is derailed. Back in the office, Matthew's new desk causes friction among the staffers, who all want new desks.

S1 · E5Big Day 1995-04-18 · 23 min＋

Mr. James assigns Dave the task of doling out the annual bonuses. Each staffer gets the standard $400 bonus except for two, one of whom receives a $3,000 'Big Bonus', and the other 'The Shaft'. In the B-story, Bill complains to Dave about all the clutter that mysteriously finds its way to his desk.

S1 · E6Luncheon at the Waldorf 1995-05-02 · 23 min＋

Bill invites Beth on a lunch date which she accepts despite Lisa's fear that Bill will take advantage of her. The tables are turned when Beth sticks her tongue down Bill's throat. Dave tries to get to the bottom of WNYX's financial problems.

S1 · E7Sweeps Week 1995-05-09 · 23 min＋

Dave's old girlfriend Nancy visits, still under the impression that she and Dave are an item. Meanwhile, Jimmy insists Bill interview a 'financial visionary'.