As of July 2026, WKRP in Cincinnati Season 2 aired in 1979 with 24 episodes. Full episode guide and where to watch below.

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WKRP in Cincinnati Season 2

1979 24 Episodes Comedy ⭐ 8/10

Right now you can watch WKRP in Cincinnati Season 2 on streaming — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. A compact run that never overstays its welcome. With 94 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Gary Sandy's performance alone is worth the time investment. Available now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

There is a reason WKRP in Cincinnati Season 2 keeps coming up in conversation. WKRP in Cincinnati Season 2 does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. Season 2 of WKRP in Cincinnati includes 24 episodes. It aired from September 1979 to March 1980. This season stars Gary Sandy, Howard Hesseman and Tim Reid. Gary Sandy and Howard Hesseman lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 1979. What keeps WKRP in Cincinnati Season 2 from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. The consistency throughout is what elevates it — not every moment is the best, but none of them are a reason to stop watching.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, WKRP in Cincinnati Season 2 respects your intelligence. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. A contained run means every episode is doing real work. Gary Sandy's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.

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🎬 WKRP in Cincinnati Season 2 — Episode Guide

For Love or Money (1)

Johnny forgets about his date with Bailey when he gets a call from Buffy, his old girlfriend from California. He borrows Jennifer's apartment to impress Buffy; however, that plan ends when she tells him she's suing him for palimony.

For Love or Money (2)

Johnny calls his friends over to Jennifer's apartment to help him deal with Buffy and her threat of a lawsuit. Buffy arrives and, after having a drink with Johnny, tells him that she put poison in his drink.

The staff plays against the team from rival station WPIG in a softball game.

Herb starts selling insurance as a sideline, and sells a comprehensive policy to Les, who promptly has an accident.

Jennifer Falls in Love

For the first time in her life, Jennifer is in love, with a penniless but handsome repairman who turns out to be even more of a gold digger than she is. Meanwhile, Les tries to get a raise, and Johnny becomes convinced that he's the man Jennifer is in love with.

Carlson for President

Mr. Carlson runs for Cincinnati City Council. When Bailey discovers a potentially damaging piece of information about the front-runner in the election, Mr. Carlson considers using that information in a televised debate.

During a citywide garbage strike, Johnny jokingly suggests that his listeners dump their garbage on the steps of City Hall. The joke is on him, and the station, when hundreds of listeners take him seriously. Johnny becomes aware of his power and develops a serious case of mike fright.

The Patter of Little Feet

Mr. Carlson's wife Carmen announces that she is pregnant. Mr. Carlson is overjoyed, and certain that Carmen feels the same way. However, Mama Carlson points out the potential dangers of middle-aged pregnancy and recommends an abortion.

Baby, If You've Ever Wondered

The new ratings book arrives, and WKRP has climbed from 16th to 14th place in the Cincinnati market. Everyone is happy about the gain except Andy, who knows that the station has not improved enough, in part because of his own unwillingness to fire incompetent employees like Herb and Les.

Bailey's Big Break

When WKRP needs an assistant news reporter, Bailey applies for the job and gets it. Les, who doesn't want to work with anyone, least of all a woman, tries to keep Bailey from going on the air.

Jennifer's Home for Christmas

Jennifer tells her friends that she has nothing special planned for Christmas, and that she doesn't have a tree this year. Everyone begins to suspect that she might be alone for the holidays.

Mr. Carlson hires legendary baseball manager Sparky Anderson as the host of a new sports interview show. But when the show proves a complete disaster, it falls to Mr. Carlson to fire his hero.

God Talks to Johnny

When Johnny thinks he's heard God's voice talking to him, everyone, including Johnny, thinks he's going insane.

A Family Affair

Andy's sister Carol visits Cincinnati, and Andy sets up a date for her and Johnny. But Carol winds up going out with Venus instead, and Andy becomes instinctively angry about it.

Herb's father, a lifelong salesman who shares Herb's taste in clothes, runs away from the Shady Hills Rest Home and visits the station.

Put Up or Shut Up

Bailey convinces Jennifer to accept a date with Herb in the hope that he'll get scared and back down.

The Americanization of Ivan

Bailey and Les attend a press conference given by a group of visiting Russian hog experts. One of the Russians falls for Bailey and asks her to help him defect to the United States.

Les goes out on a date with a female fan, who proceeds to move into his apartment and take over his life.

At a concert by the Who in Cincinnati on December 3, 1979, eleven kids were trampled to death when the crowd rushed to get seats. The first part of this episode takes place before that concert; the second act takes place the day after, and presents the characters' reactions to the tragedy.

The Doctor's Daughter

Johnny's daughter shows up and moves in, and Johnny has to decide whether to express his disapproval of the shiftless boyfriend she's brought along.

🎭 Cast of WKRP in Cincinnati Season 2

Gary Sandy

Howard Hesseman

Howard Hesseman

Dr. Johnny Fever

Tim Reid

Loni Anderson

Jennifer Marlowe

Frank Bonner

Gordon Jump

Richard Sanders

Richard Sanders

Jan Smithers

Bailey Quarters

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