Ep 1. No, This Is Not Based Entirely on Julie's Life

NewsRadio season 2 episode 1, "No, This Is Not Based Entirely on Julie's Life," starts off with WNYX news station introducing new intern, Joe, who is replacing Matthew, who was fired after the previous season. Joe is played by actor Joe Rogan. At first, the staff is skeptical of Joe's qualifications and his mysterious resume, but quickly warm up to him.

Meanwhile, station owner Jimmy James is on a vacation sabbatical, and Dave is left in charge. Dave takes his responsibilities seriously, much to the annoyance of the rest of the staff. As Dave tries to keep everything running smoothly, things start to go awry.

Lisa is unhappy with her workload, especially when she is asked to help Beth with her latest project. Beth has written a script for a TV show, which she believes is completely original. However, Lisa realizes that the plot is essentially a retelling of her own life story. Lisa is angry and confronts Beth, but Beth denies that the script is based on her life. The rest of the staff become involved, and the situation quickly spirals out of control.

Meanwhile, Joe is proving to be a valuable asset to the team. He comes up with a new segment for the show, called "Joe on the Street," where he interviews random people on the street about various topics. Joe's segment is a hit, and the staff begins to see him as a worthy member of the team.

As the episode reaches its climax, tensions rise between Lisa and Beth, culminating in a heated argument in the middle of the newsroom. Dave steps in to mediate, but only makes things worse. It is up to Joe to save the day, as he pulls out his video camera and captures the entire argument on tape. Joe's footage proves that Beth's script is indeed based on Lisa's life, and she is forced to admit it.

In the end, Dave learns that maybe he doesn't have to take everything so seriously, and Jimmy James returns from his vacation sabbatical, only to reveal that he spent the entire time in bed with a woman who speaks only French. The staff is left scratching their heads, wondering how he managed to communicate with her.

"No, This Is Not Based Entirely on Julie's Life" is a hilarious episode that showcases the ensemble cast's comedic talents. The episode also introduces Joe Rogan's character, who becomes a fan favorite throughout the rest of the series. Overall, it's a fantastic start to the second season of NewsRadio.