As of July 2026, NewsRadio Season 5 aired in 1998 with 22 episodes — streaming now on Amazon Prime Video. Full episode guide and where to watch below.
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NewsRadio Season 5

1998 22 Episodes Comedy ⭐ 7/10

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, NewsRadio Season 5 is available on and right now. A compact run that never overstays its welcome. 138 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Watch it for Dave Foley — stay for everyone else around them. Available now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, NewsRadio Season 5 is worth clearing space for. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate NewsRadio Season 5 from the crowd. Season 5 of NewsRadio includes 22 episodes. It aired from September 1998 to May 1999. 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 1998. NewsRadio Season 5 earns its laughs from character rather than situation, which is why it does not wear thin the way pure farce tends to. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, NewsRadio Season 5 is a strong candidate. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. A contained run means every episode is doing real work. Dave Foley anchors an ensemble with real chemistry. Genuinely funny, consistently, across the whole run.

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🎬 NewsRadio Season 5 — Episode Guide

E1
Bill Moves On
1998-09-23
The news crew copes with the loss of their good friend, Bill, after he dies of a heart attack.
E2
Meet The Max Louis
1998-10-07
Jon Lovitz joins the cast as Max Louis, hired because of a connection to Bill. The idea of "Y2K" wreaks havoc at the office.
E3
Lucky Burger
1998-10-14
It comes out that Max doctored his resume; Lisa goes undercover at a restaurant.
E4
Noise
1998-10-21
Dave learns he has high blood pressure, causing Joe to install a sound machine. Matthew becomes motherly toward Max, after a conversation with Beth.
E5
Flowers for Matthew
1998-10-28
Joe creates a "smart drink" with extreme results; Lisa becomes Max's confidante.
E6
Jail
1998-11-04
After a case of mistaken identity, Jimmy is sent to jail. His vice president, Johnny, takes over.
E7
The Lam
1998-11-11
Lisa admits her attraction to Johnny; Dave must exploit their relationship to protect Jimmy.
E8
Clash of the Titans
1998-11-24
Jimmy is freed from prison, only to realize that Johnny has stolen his empire.
E9
Boston
1998-12-09
Dave tries to tape a message for students at his alma mater; Lisa tries to cure her speech impediment.
E10
Spooky Rapping Crypt
1998-12-15
Beth wants to start profit-sharing; Matthew thinks of abuse after undergoing hypnosis.
E11
Stinkbutt
1999-01-05
Dave fights to hang Joe and Beth's strange painting in the lobby; Matthew starts dressing like Lisa.
E12
Apartment
1999-01-12
Dave and Lisa fight for an apartment, which Max decides he wants; Joe and Beth "fix up" the show's website.
E13
Towers
1999-02-02
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.
E14
Hair
1999-02-09
Jimmy's fear of hippies causes him to blow a big deal; Max and Beth spoil Lisa's dog.
E15
Assistant
1999-02-16
Lisa's new assistant turns Joe and Dave into rivals; Max complains about the lack of sofa in the men's room.
E16
Wino
1999-02-23
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.
E17
Wedding
1999-03-02
Lisa gets married to Johnny, despite Dave's attempt to talk her out of it.
E18
Ploy
1999-03-09
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.
E19
Padded Suit
1999-04-13
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.
E20
Freaky Friday
1999-04-20
Jimmy and Matthew switch places for a day, with life altering results. Dave bans Max from the breakroom.

🎭 Cast of NewsRadio Season 5

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
Jon Lovitz
Jon Lovitz
Max Louis

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