NewsRadio Season 1 Episode 7
NewsRadio
Season 1

Ep 7. Sweeps Week

  • TV-NR
  • May 9, 1995
  • 22 min
  • 8.0  (340)

In NewsRadio season 1 episode 7, entitled "Sweeps Week," the staff of WNYX must work together to boost ratings during the crucial "sweeps" period. As tensions rise, the employees begin to compete against one another in a series of comedic and absurd stunts, all in the name of winning over viewers.

The episode opens with Dave (Dave Foley) and Lisa (Maura Tierney) discussing plans to improve the show's ratings during sweeps week. Dave decides to launch a segment called "The Office Pool," in which the hosts will gamble on a variety of random events, such as how long it takes Matthew (Andy Dick) to finish his lunch or how many times Bill (Phil Hartman) will say "folks" during the broadcast.

As "The Office Pool" gains popularity among the staff, Jimmy (Stephen Root) decides to amp up the competition by introducing a new segment called "Stupid Pet Tricks," in which the employees can showcase their pets' talents. This leads to a series of hilarious and ridiculous performances, including Joe (Joe Rogan) demonstrating his dog's ability to play dead on command and Matthew attempting to teach his tarantula to roll over.

Meanwhile, Catherine (Khandi Alexander) becomes convinced that she is going to be fired after overhearing a conversation between Jimmy and Mr. James (John Ritter). She begins to act erratically, even going so far as to bring a knife to work and threaten everyone in the office. Chaos ensues as the staff tries to diffuse the situation and calm Catherine down.

As the episode progresses, tensions continue to mount in the office, with everyone competing fiercely to come out on top. But in the end, the staff learns a valuable lesson about teamwork and the true meaning of success.

With its sharp writing, stellar cast, and hilarious hijinks, "Sweeps Week" is a standout episode of NewsRadio that showcases the show's unique blend of wit, charm, and absurdity. Full of memorable moments and hilarious one-liners, it's a must-watch for any fan of the series.

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  • First Aired
    May 9, 1995
  • Content Rating
    TV-NR
  • Runtime
    22 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    8.0  (340)