Ep 17. Physical Graffiti

In NewsRadio season 2 episode 17, titled "Physical Graffiti," the employees at WNYX are preparing for their annual employee physicals. Dave, the station's news director, is nervous about getting a physical because he has a fear of doctors. Meanwhile, Jimmy James, the eccentric owner of the radio station, is determined to pass his physical with flying colors and hires a personal trainer to whip him into shape.

As the staff prepares for their physicals, tensions rise when Lisa, the station's ambitious reporter, is upset that no one seems to care about their health. She becomes obsessed with getting everyone in shape and starts preaching about the benefits of exercise and healthy eating.

Meanwhile, Joe, the station's electrician, is in trouble with the law after accidentally stealing a police officer's motorcycle. As he struggles to get out of this jam, he also faces a tumultuous love life as he tries to win back his estranged wife, Catherine.

As the day of the physicals arrives, chaos ensues when everyone tries to pass their physicals with flying colors. Jimmy James goes to extremes to impress his personal trainer, including taking a laxative and wearing a sauna suit to sweat off extra weight. Dave, on the other hand, is barely able to contain his nerves as he tries to avoid the doctor's office altogether.

Amidst the chaos, Lisa continues to push her healthy lifestyle agenda on everyone around her, even attempting to force co-workers to join her in an early morning exercise class.

In the end, everyone must face the results of their physicals, and some are happier than others with their scores. But despite the stresses and challenges of the day, the staff at WNYX are reminded that they are a family, and that they will always have each other's backs.

Overall, "Physical Graffiti" is a humorous and lighthearted episode of NewsRadio that explores the anxieties and quirks of its colorful cast of characters. Whether it's Dave's fear of doctors, Jimmy's bizarre fitness routine, or Lisa's passion for healthy living, the episode manages to find laughs in every situation and reminds us why we love this quirky workplace comedy.