Seasons & episodes

S5 · E1Bill Moves On 1998-09-23 · 30 min＋

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

S5 · E2Meet The Max Louis 1998-10-07 · 30 min＋

Jon Lovitz joins the cast as Max Louis, hired because of a connection to Bill. The idea of "Y2K" wreaks havoc at the office.

S5 · E3Lucky Burger 1998-10-14 · 30 min＋

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

S5 · E4Noise 1998-10-21 · 30 min＋

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

S5 · E5Flowers for Matthew 1998-10-28 · 30 min＋

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

S5 · E6Jail 1998-11-04 · 30 min＋

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

S5 · E7The Lam 1998-11-11 · 30 min＋

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

S5 · E8Clash of the Titans 1998-11-24 · 30 min＋

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

S5 · E9Boston 1998-12-09 · 30 min＋

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

S5 · E10Spooky Rapping Crypt 1998-12-15 · 30 min＋

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

S5 · E11Stinkbutt 1999-01-05 · 30 min＋

Dave fights to hang Joe and Beth's strange painting in the lobby; Matthew starts dressing like Lisa.

S5 · E12Apartment 1999-01-12 · 30 min＋

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

S5 · E13Towers 1999-02-02 · 30 min＋

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.

S5 · E14Hair 1999-02-09 · 30 min＋

Jimmy's fear of hippies causes him to blow a big deal; Max and Beth spoil Lisa's dog.

S5 · E15Assistant 1999-02-16 · 30 min＋

Lisa's new assistant turns Joe and Dave into rivals; Max complains about the lack of sofa in the men's room.

S5 · E16Wino 1999-02-23 · 30 min＋

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.

S5 · E17Wedding 1999-03-02 · 30 min＋

Lisa gets married to Johnny, despite Dave's attempt to talk her out of it.

S5 · E18Ploy 1999-03-09 · 30 min＋

Max pretends to quit to hopefully get Beth to beg him to stay. When the ploy fails, Dave has to swallow his pride to get Max back. Lisa's new hyphenated last name, Miller-Johnson, irks both Joe and Matthew.

S5 · E19Padded Suit 1999-04-13 · 30 min＋

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.

S5 · E20Freaky Friday 1999-04-20 · 30 min＋

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

S5 · E21Retirement 1999-04-27 · 30 min＋

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.

S5 · E22New Hampshire 1999-05-04 · 30 min＋

Jimmy returns to finalize the sale of the station and tries to persuade one staff member to relocate to New Hampshire with him.