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NewsRadio

1995 – 1999Show5 seasons97 episodesTV-PG

Comedy
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Metacritic707.5Rotten Tomatoes95%79%

A quirky comedy series about show business and everyday modern life, with standout performances and dialogue.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares, brutality or awe.

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Episodes

5 seasons · 97 episodes · best: S5E1 "Bill Moves On" 9.0

Episodes

7.9
7.8
7.9
7.8
7.0

Story

The office politics and interpersonal relationships among the staff of WNYX NewsRadio, New York's #2 news radio station.

Feels like

  • Workplace Sitcom
  • Sharp Dialogue
  • Ensemble Cast
  • Absurd Humor
  • Media Industry Satire
  • Cult Classic
  • High Rewatch Value
  • Eccentric Characters
  • Romantic Subplots
  • Improvised Feel

Cast

24 of 147 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Tom Cherones, James Burrows, Alan Myerson
Written by
Paul Simms, Josh Lieb, Joe Furey
Produced by
Brad Grey, Bernie Brillstein

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 21, 1995 · May 4, 1999 · Ended

First aired
March 21, 1995
Last aired
May 4, 1999
Status
Ended
Length
5 seasons · 97 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
7 countries

Tropes

Running Gag, Shout-Out, Hypocritical Humor +9

  • Running Gag
  • Shout-Out
  • Hypocritical Humor
  • Sitcom Arch-Nemesis
  • Improvised Megaphone
  • Be Careful What You Wish For
  • Cringe Comedy
  • I Know Kung-Faux
  • 555
  • Set Behind the Scenes
  • Standard Office Setting
  • Just One More Level!

12 of 149 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream NewsRadio?"

Questions about NewsRadio

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream NewsRadio?

PrimeThe RokuPlexTubi TV

In the United States, NewsRadio streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is NewsRadio worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 8, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 70).

Which season of NewsRadio is best?

Seasons 1 and 3, with an IMDb average of 7.9. Season 5 is the weakest at 7.0. The highest-rated episode is Bill Moves On (season 5, episode 1) at 9.0, and the lowest is Wedding (season 5, episode 17) at 5.9.

Is NewsRadio okay for kids?

TV-PGNuditySexual contentStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for nudity, sexual content, and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch NewsRadio?

40 h

About 40 hours: 97 episodes in 5 seasons of about 25 minutes each, aired from 1995 to 1999.

Will NewsRadio make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (8 of 10).

Is NewsRadio plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (10 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.