Ep 17. Airport

Dave Nelson, the news director of WNYX radio, is busy preparing for a trip to Hawaii with his girlfriend Lisa when he receives news that the airport is closed due to a snowstorm. Dave is disappointed, but his co-workers are secretly relieved because they were planning a surprise party for his 30th birthday that he would have missed if he had left for his vacation as planned.

Meanwhile, the staff at the airport are dealing with angry travelers whose flights have been delayed or canceled due to the storm. Joe, the station's handyman, is stranded at the airport and is desperate to get back to the station to fix a plumbing issue before it becomes a major problem.

As Dave and the rest of the staff try to make the best of their unexpected night at the airport, they encounter a variety of characters, including a stranded pilot who becomes enamored with Beth, the station's receptionist, and a businessman who is determined to make it to his business meeting no matter what it takes.

As the night wears on, tensions rise and secrets are revealed, but the staff of WNYX manages to pull together and make the best of the situation, even managing to throw Dave a surprise party in the airport terminal.

Overall, this episode of NewsRadio combines the show's usual witty humor with a touch of heartwarming sentiment, showing the characters working together to overcome unexpected obstacles and celebrate Dave's big day in a memorable way.