Episode
NewsRadio: Xmas Story
Overview
Matthew is upset when he realizes Mr. James gave everyone except him a new convertible for Christmas. Meanwhile Bill is stalked by a homicidal Santa Claus.
Details
- Series
- NewsRadio
- Season
- Season 2
- Episode
- Episode 10
- Air date
- 1995-12-19
- Runtime
- 23 min
Episode context
Xmas Story is Episode 10 in Season 2 of NewsRadio. It aired on 1995-12-19. The runtime is 23 min.
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Episode 9: The Cane
Bill's new cane, which he carries for no particular reason, annoys Dave. After it's stolen, Dave is the target of Bill's wrath. Jimmy's all-night office brainstorm stokes Dave and Lisa's competitive fires. Matthew and Joe get on each other's nerves.
Episode 11: Station Sale
Jimmy negotiates with a media conglomerate to sell the station so he can meet with their attractive representative. Matthew handcuffs himself to a chair to protest a sale, while the rest of the staff schemes up ways to keep their jobs.
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Episode 8: Negotiation
Dave gives Matthew an in-name-only promotion to coordinating producer. Lisa looks for a temporary job as an MTV news anchor. Jimmy announces he's getting married and asks for help finding a wife.
Episode 12: Bitch Session
Dave accidentally overhears the entire staff mocking and insulting him. Jimmy tries to lift Dave's spirits.
Episode 7: Bill's Autobiography
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Episode 13: In Through the Out Door
Dave introduces Bill at a Broadcasting Society event after taking speaking lessons from Bill. Matthew learns about gambling from Joe, falling $20,000 into debt.
Episode 6: Friends
Beth and her copycat friend fight for Matthew. Bill is plagued by security guards who refuse to let him enter the building without his ID.
Episode 14: The Song Remains the Same
Mr. James disrupts the office with his early April Fools' Day practical jokes. Bill is interviewed by a Wall Street Journal reporter. Lisa and Matthew compete for the right to cover the New Hampshire primary.
Episode 5: The Shrink
Jimmy brings in a psychiatrist when the staff is stressed out.
Episode 15: Zoso
Bill enlists Joe and Matthew's support to try to convince his girlfriend that he's British. Beth tries to sell 'Fat Albert'-style hats to a department store. Lisa uses Mr. James’ negotiating tips to ask Dave for a raise.
Episode 4: The Breakup
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Episode 16: Houses of the Holy
Joe does an admirable job filling in for an ill Catherine, much to Bill's dismay. Beth dates Mr. James' nephew who is a depressed motivational speaker, in a form of a magician.