Season 5 (1998)
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Episodes 22
Bill Moves On
The news crew copes with the loss of their good friend, Bill, after he dies of a heart attack.
Read MoreMeet The Max Louis
Jon Lovitz joins the cast as Max Louis, hired because of a connection to Bill. The idea of "Y2K" wreaks havoc at the office.
Read MoreLucky Burger
It comes out that Max doctored his resume; Lisa goes undercover at a restaurant.
Read MoreFlowers for Matthew
Joe creates a "smart drink" with extreme results; Lisa becomes Max's confidante.
Read MoreClash of the Titans
Jimmy is freed from prison, only to realize that Johnny has stolen his empire.
Read MoreSpooky Rapping Crypt
Beth wants to start profit-sharing; Matthew thinks of abuse after undergoing hypnosis.
Read MorePadded Suit
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.
Read MoreFreaky Friday
Jimmy and Matthew switch places for a day, with life altering results. Dave bans Max from the breakroom.
Read MoreRetirement
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.
Read MoreNew Hampshire
Jimmy returns to finalize the sale of the station and tries to persuade one staff member to relocate to New Hampshire with him.
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