Ep 18. Copy Machine

The episode titled "Copy Machine" is the 18th episode of the fourth season of the television sitcom NewsRadio. The episode revolves around the office copy machine malfunctioning and the employees' attempts to fix it.

The episode starts with the copy machine breaking down, which puts an abrupt halt to the office work, causing chaos among the employees. Dave, the news director, tries to solve the problem himself but fails. So, he decides to call the repairman, who informs him that it will take at least 24 hours for the machine to be back in order.

During the same time, Catherine, the station's eccentric and overenthusiastic secretary, enters Dave's office and complains about the machine's inefficiency. She persuades Dave to let her take over and fix the machine herself. Surprisingly, Catherine succeeds in repairing the machine and becomes a hero in the office.

However, her success is short-lived when Jimmy James, the station owner, expresses his dismay that his office's identical copier has not yet been fixed and demands that Catherine fix it. In response, Catherine promises to fix the machine within an hour.

Meanwhile, Joe, the electrician who loves practical jokes, notices that the repairing tape that Catherine used to fix the copier is visible. He decides to make a joke and copies a memo stating that Dave is giving everyone a $100 bonus and a day off. When everyone reads the memo, they become ecstatic and start planning their day off. When Dave hears of the memo, he becomes angry and demands an apology from Joe.

The episode ends with the repairman arriving and fixing the machine, but Dave realizing that there was never anything wrong with the machine. Catherine used duct tape to sabotage the machine so that she could fix it and become a hero. Despite being aware of Catherine's deception, Dave expresses relief that the machine is working again and everyone can get back to work.

In conclusion, the "Copy Machine" episode of NewsRadio is a light-hearted and fun episode that examines the daily office tasks that can quickly spiral out of control. The episode is packed with humor and quirky characters, making it an enjoyable watch for fans of the show.