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Bill Moves On Synopsis: The WNYX staff mourns the passing of Bill McNeal (the character played by Phil Hartman, who died this past May) in a fifth-season opener that's both wry and moving. The episode opens immediately after the anchorman's memorial service. As usual, the dysfunctional group has trouble dealing with the situation---except for clueless Matthew (Andy Dick) sharp-tongued Bill's favorite target. Matthew isn't sad because he doesn't believe that Bill is dead. It seems the deceased once told him of a "secret plan to drop out of society and move to Afghanistan." Meanwhile, Bill's old foe, Catherine (Khandi Alexander), makes a return visit. Dave Foley, Stephen Root, Joe Rogan, Maura Tierney and Vicki Lewis also star. Review:
Meet Max Louis Synopsis: SNL alum Jon Lovitz joins the cast as Max Louis, Bill McNeal's replacement, in this particularly acerbic episode. With Bill gone, Dave (David Foley) must find a replacement, and he leaves it to the staff to choose between two candidates. The applicant who catches the group's fancy, however, isn't one of Dave's picks, but one from the rejection pile instead. It seems that Max once worked with Bill, making him a sentimental favorite---for everyone but Matthew (Andy Dick), who's determined to despise anyone who takes Bill's job. And there's another problem: Pathologically insecure Max has had 37 jobs in 20 years. Meanwhile, a computer glitch introduced by Joe (Joe Rogan) has the office machines on the fritz. Stephen Root, Maura Tierney, and Vicki Lewis also star. Review:
Lucky Burger Synopsis: Joe (Joe Rogan) and Matthew (Andy Dick) dig deeper into Max Louis's (Jon Lovitz) past, and learn he's doctored up his resume; Lisa (Maura Tierney) goes undercover at a fast-food restaurant, where she's soon made assistant manager. David Anthony Higgins (Ellen) Guest Stars as the restaurant manager. Dave Foley, Stephen Root and Vicki Lewis also star. Review:
Noise Synopsis: Joe (Joe Rogan) installs a white-noise machine to help Dave (David Foley) relax after learning he has high blood pressure, but it works a bit too well. Meanwhile, Matthew (Andy Dick) becomes motherly toward Max (Jon Lovitz) after a talking-to from Beth (Vicki Lewis). Stephen Root and Maura Tierney also star. Review:
Flowers for Matthew Synopsis: Dave (Dave Foley) in amazed with the results of Joe's (Joe Rogan) "smart drink" experiment after he tries it on Matthew (Andy Dick) and his brain undergoes a bizarre change. Max (jon Lovitz) resorts to some immature methods to find out if Beth (Vicki Lewis) "likes" him. Stephen Root and Maura Tierney also star. Review:
Jail Synopsis: Jimmy (Stephen Root) is taken away by the FBI under suspicion of being the infamous thief D.B. Cooper, and while Joe (Joe Rogan) and the other staff members make plans to spring him from jail, corporate vice president Johnny Johnson (Guest Star Patrick Warburton, David Puddy of "Seinfeld") takes charge. Dave Foley, Jon Lovitz, Andy Dick, Joe Rogan, Maura Tierney and Vicki Lewis also star. Review:
The Lam Synopsis: Lisa admits to being attracted to Johnny (Guest Star Patrick Warburton, David Puddy of "Seinfeld"), and Dave (Dave Foley) realizes he must exploit their relationship in order to protect Jimmy (Stephen Root), who has escaped from jail and is hiding out from the FBI at Dave's parents' home in Wisconsin. Jon Lovitz, Andy Dick, Joe Rogan and Vicki Lewis also star. Review:
Clash of the Titans Synopsis: Jimmy (Stephen Root) is found not guilty and freed from jail when a surprise witness (guest star Adam West as himself) tips the scales of justice in Jimmy's favor. Upon his release he discovers that Johnny (Patrick Warburton) has stolen his empire, leaving Jimmy with "one Internet property"---and just "one employee" to take with him. Also Lisa (Maura Tierney) dumps Johnny. Dave Foley, Jon Lovitz, Andy Dick, Joe Rogan and Vicki Lewis also star. Review:
Boston Synopsis: Staffers try to help---but mostly hinder---as Dave (Dave Foley) tries to record an inspirational message for students at his alma mater. Meanwhile, Lisa (Maura Tierney) tries to cure her speech impediment, but ends up with a Boston accent. Mr. Thernstrom: Don Perry. Jon Lovitz, Andy Dick, Stephen Root, Joe Rogan and Vicki Lewis also star. Review:
Spooky Rapping Crypt Synopsis: Beth's (Vicki Lewis) plea for profit sharing---a program Jimmy (Stephen Root) had been planning to implement---turns into an office war when Jimmy, fearing he'll look weak, refuses to offer it. Meanwhile, Matthew (Andy Dick) "recalls" abuse after undergoing hypnosis therapy. Dave Foley, Jon Lovitz, Joe Rogan and Maura Tierney also star. Review:
Stinkbutt Synopsis: Dave (Dave Foley) defends the artistic integrity of Joe (Joe Rogan) and Beth's (Vicki Lewis) offbeat mural painting for the office lobby, while Max (Jon Lovitz) is convinced that Jimmy's (Stephen Root) new security consultant (guest star Toby Huss) is an impostor. Andy Dick and Maura Tierney also star. Review:
Apartment Synopsis: When Dave (Dave Foley) and Lisa (Maura Tierney) vie for the same apartment, Jimmy (Stephen Root) gives the final decision to other staffers, including Max (Jon Lovitz)---who decides he wants it. Meanwhile, Joe (Joe Rogan) and Beth (Vicki Lewis) spice up the station's new website. Andy Dick also stars. Review:
Towers Synopsis: Matthew's (Andy Dick) 30th birthday elicits a strange reaction---he adopts the persona of a rebellious 1980s teenager, complete with a punk haircut. Meanwhile, Lisa (Maura Tierney) protests Jimmy's (Stephen Root) plans to build a 200-story building in New York. Dave Foley, Jon Lovitz, Joe Rogan and Vicki Lewis also star. Review:
Hair Synopsis: Joe (Joe Rogan) hypnotizes Jimmy (Stephen Root) to help him relive and resolve memories of a terrifying incident from the '60s, with Matthew (Andy Dick) along for the ride as a psychic hitch-hiker. Dave Foley, Jon Lovitz, Maura Tierney and Vicki Lewis also star. Review:
Assistant Synopsis: Lisa's (Maura Tierney) foxy new assistant (guest star Tiffani-Amber Thiessen of Beverly Hill 90210 and Saved by the Bell) throws the office into chaos when she falls for Dave (Dave Foley) and ignores her office duties, while driving a lovesick Joe (Joe Rogan) crazy; Jimmy (Stephen Root) turns the men's room into a cigar lounge. Jon Lovitz, Andy Dick and Vicki Lewis also star. Review:
Wino Synopsis: Jimmy's (Stephen Root) ruthless nemesis Johnny Johnson (Guest Star Patrick Warburton, David Puddy of "Seinfeld") turns up again, this time Matthew (Andy Dick) discovers him as a homeless vagrant battling alcoholism - but Lisa (Maura Tierney) still can't stop fantasizing about him. Dave Foley, Jon Lovitz, Joe Rogan and Vicki Lewis also star. Review:
Wedding Synopsis: As Lisa (Maura Tierney) prepares for her wedding, Johnny (Guest Star Patrick Warburton, David Puddy of "Seinfeld") may end up behind bars as an undercover cop stalks him for heisting Lisa's wedding ring - while Dave (Dave Foley) tries to talk her out of going through with the wedding. Jon Lovitz, Andy Dick, Stephen Root, Joe Rogan and Vicki Lewis also star. Review:
Ploy Synopsis: A sly Max (Jon Lovitz) tries to convince Dave (Dave Foley) that he's leaving WNYX for greener pastures, when in fact it's just a last ditch ploy to get Beth (Vicki Lewis) to go out with him. Meanwhile, Matthew (Andy Dick) loves Lisa's (Maura Tierney) new hyphenated married moniker, but Joe (Joe Rogan) thinks that changing her 'brand name' will bring nothing but trouble. Stephen Root also stars. Review:
Padded Suit Synopsis: Frustrated task master Dave (Dave Foley) desperately tries to get a modicum of professionalism out of his lackluster staff by imposing mandatory job descriptions, but even this task proves too much for the slacker WNYX crew. Meanwhile, Matthew (Andy Dick) and Max (Jon Lovitz) become fascinated by Joe's (Joe Rogan) new martial arts skills and enlist Joe to become their reluctant sensai. Also, with maniacal zest, Jimmy (Stephen Root) spearheads a campaign to banish Mother's Day from the national holiday calendar. Maura Tierney and Vicki Lewis also star. "This episode was directed by series regular Dave Foley." Review:
Freaky Friday Synopsis: In a computer snafu, Matthew (Andy Dick) accidentally erases Jimmy's (Stephen Root) fortune when the two swap lives for a day; Dave (Dave Foley) discovers that Max (Jon Lovitz) has been poaching on the staff's lunches; Lisa (Maura Tierney) finds out about Beth's (Vicki Lewis) mail-order scam. Also staring Joe Rogan. Review:
Retirement Synopsis: When Jimmy James (Stephen Root) announces his sudden plans for a bucolic retirement to the stunned WNYX crew, Lisa (Maura Tierney) quickly organizes a low key farewell party that she thinks will change Mr. James' mind, but Beth's (Vicki Lewis) over-the-top farewell roduction provides for drunken toasts and crazy dance numbers, none of which give Mr. James a reason to stay. Meanwhile, Matthew (Andy Dick) panics when he realizes that soon he won't have a job under Dave's (Dave Foley) rule and quickly brushes up on his rusty interview skills with Beth and Joe (Joe Rogan) as his mock interviewers. Jon Lovitz also stars. Review:
New Hampshire Synopsis: Dave (Dave Foley) ponders his future at WNYX without Jimmy (Stephen Root), until he's faced with a bigger problem when the rest of the crew, except Matthew (Andy Dick) decides to leave. Jon Lovitz, Joe Rogan, Maura Tierney and Vicki Lewis also star. Review: