Big Day

1Pilot

23 minMar 21, 1995

A midwesterner gets a job as news director at a New York radio station. He gets an odd reception when his boss wants him to fire his predecessor.

2Inappropriate

23 minMar 28, 1995

After sparks fly at dinner, Dave and Lisa try to hide their feelings from their co-workers.

3Smoking

23 minApr 4, 1995

A new law bans smoking in the workplace, to Bill's dismay. Lisa thinks that Joe saw her and Dave at a movie.

4The Crisis

23 minApr 11, 1995

Dave deals with his first challenge as news director when a subway train is derailed. Back in the office, Matthew's new desk causes friction among the staffers, who all want new desks.

5Big Day

23 minApr 18, 1995Now viewing

Mr. James assigns Dave the task of doling out the annual bonuses. Each staffer gets the standard $400 bonus except for two, one of whom receives a $3,000 'Big Bonus', and the other 'The Shaft'. In the B-story, Bill complains to Dave about all the clutter that mysteriously finds its way to his desk.

6Luncheon at the Waldorf

23 minMay 2, 1995

Bill invites Beth on a lunch date which she accepts despite Lisa's fear that Bill will take advantage of her. The tables are turned when Beth sticks her tongue down Bill's throat. Dave tries to get to the bottom of WNYX's financial problems.

7Sweeps Week

23 minMay 9, 1995

Dave's old girlfriend Nancy visits, still under the impression that she and Dave are an item. Meanwhile, Jimmy insists Bill interview a 'financial visionary'.