As of July 2026, NewsRadio Season 1 aired in 1995 with 7 episodes — streaming now on Amazon Prime Video. Full episode guide and where to watch below.
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NewsRadio Season 1

1995 7 Episodes Comedy ⭐ 7/10

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, NewsRadio Season 1 is available on and right now. Across 1 season, the show has had time to find its rhythm and keep it. With 138 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Dave Foley is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. There is no real reason to keep putting it off.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, NewsRadio Season 1 is worth clearing space for. NewsRadio Season 1 gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. Season 1 of NewsRadio includes 7 episodes. It aired from March 1995 to May 1995. This season stars Dave Foley, Maura Tierney and Stephen Root. Dave Foley and Maura Tierney lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 1995. The timing in NewsRadio Season 1 is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, NewsRadio Season 1 respects your intelligence. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. The complete run is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Dave Foley sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.

📡 Where to Watch NewsRadio Season 1

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🎬 NewsRadio Season 1 — Episode Guide

E1
Pilot
1995-03-21
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.
E2
Inappropriate
1995-03-28
After sparks fly at dinner, Dave and Lisa try to hide their feelings from their co-workers.
E3
Smoking
1995-04-04
A new law bans smoking in the workplace, to Bill's dismay. Lisa thinks that Joe saw her and Dave at a movie.
E4
The Crisis
1995-04-11
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.
E5
Big Day
1995-04-18
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.
E6
Luncheon at the Waldorf
1995-05-02
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.
E7
Sweeps Week
1995-05-09
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'.

🎭 Cast of NewsRadio Season 1

Dave Foley
Dave Foley
Dave Nelson
Maura Tierney
Maura Tierney
Lisa Miller
Stephen Root
Stephen Root
Jimmy James
Andy Dick
Andy Dick
Matthew Brock
Vicki Lewis
Vicki Lewis
Beth
Joe Rogan
Joe Rogan
Joe Garrelli
Khandi Alexander
Khandi Alexander
Catherine Duke
Phil Hartman
Phil Hartman
Bill McNeal

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