WKRP in Cincinnati
Overview
Cincinnati’s WKRP undergoes a radical transformation as it shifts from mellow tunes to an energetic top-40 rock format. The quirky team must rapidly adapt to the change. Programming director Andy Travis recruits the cool DJ Venus Flytrap to collaborate with the jaded Dr. Johnny Fever. The ensemble includes neurotic newsman Les Nessman, enthusiastic Bailey Quarters, slick salesman Herb Tarlek, and the stunning Jennifer Marlowe, the capable receptionist. At the helm is Arthur Carlson, the station manager navigating the pressures from his overbearing mother, who also happens to be the station's owner.
Episodes
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1
Pilot (1)
Andy makes an effort to persuade the owner of WKRP that embracing rock and roll music could be the key to turning around the station's poor ratings.
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2
Pilot (2)
Title: Pilot (2) Plot: Andy finds himself in a financial bind as Carlson refuses to support the transition period for the new format. With mounting...
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3
Les On a Ledge
Title: Les on the Edge Plot: After a heated debate about his abilities, Les finds himself banned from conducting interviews in the locker room. The s...
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4
Hoodlum Rock
Title: Raucous Rock Plot: Andy secures a rock band for an upcoming event, but soon realizes that the band's wild antics extend beyond their music. ...
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5
Hold-Up
A robbery interrupts a live broadcast at a stereo store.
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6
Bailey's Show
Bailey's program attracts the quirkiest individuals from the community.
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7
Turkeys Away
Carlson comes up with a bizarre idea for a Thanksgiving marketing stunt.
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8
Love Returns
When Andy finds himself reigniting a romance with a traveling rock star, he faces the tough decision of potentially leaving WKRP behind.
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9
Mama's Review
Through a series of flashbacks, Andy and Carlson bring Mrs. Carlson, the owner of WKRP, up to speed on the latest events unfolding at the station.
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10
A Date With Jennifer
Les invites Jennifer to a banquet, but soon worries that she might have said yes out of sympathy rather than genuine interest.
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11
The Contest Nobody Could Win
Johnny mistakenly announces a contest prize of $5000 instead of the intended $50, leaving everyone shocked. As the news spreads, he grapples with the ...
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12
Tornado
While a group of Japanese businessmen is visiting the station, a tornado suddenly hits, causing chaos and panic.
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13
Goodbye, Johnny
When Johnny receives a job offer in California, the team comes together to hatch a plan to persuade him to stay in Cincinnati.
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14
Johnny Comes Back
Johnny returns to WKRP hoping to reclaim his former position, but instead, he finds himself assigned to the early morning shift.
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15
Never Leave Me, Lucille
While briefly apart from his wife, Herb imagines a whimsical single life filled with carefree adventures.
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16
I Want to Keep My Baby
Johnny is determined not to let go of an abandoned baby discovered at WKRP until he can get in touch with the mother.
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17
A Commercial Break
Andy expresses his concerns regarding a cheerful advertisement campaign intended for a funeral director.
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18
Who is Gordon Sims?
Venus declines to model for an advertisement since he's currently on the run from the authorities.
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19
I Do, I Do... For Now
Jennifer attempts to dissuade a suitor by disclosing that she is already married—to Johnny Fever.
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20
Young Master Carlson
Momma Carlson is determined that her grandson should have the freedom to explore the station after he gets expelled from military school.
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21
Fish Story
Title: Fish Tale Plot: Andy shares with a reporter that WKRP is merely an average radio station, despite the fact that one of his colleagues is dashi...
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22
Preacher
Title: Preacher Plot: A former professional wrestler has transitioned into a preacher, leveraging his radio broadcasts to promote and sell various pr...
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For Love or Money (1)
Johnny completely overlooks his date with Bailey when he receives a call from his ex-girlfriend Buffy, who he dated back in California. Eager to impre...
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2
For Love or Money (2)
Johnny invites his friends to Jennifer's apartment for support as he faces a lawsuit threat from Buffy. When Buffy shows up, she shares a drink with J...
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3
Baseball
Title: Softball Showdown Plot: The crew takes on the team from competing station WPIG in an exhilarating softball match. As the staff gears up for th...
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4
Bad Risk
Herb decides to take up insurance sales on the side and successfully convinces Les to purchase a comprehensive policy. Shortly after, Les finds himsel...
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5
Jennifer Falls in Love
Title: Jennifer's Romantic Dilemma Plot: Jennifer experiences the thrill of love for the first time, captivated by a charming but broke handyman who ...
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6
Carlson for President
Mr. Carlson decides to run for a seat on the Cincinnati City Council. When Bailey uncovers a potentially harmful secret about the leading candidate in...
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7
Mike Fright
Amid a citywide garbage strike, Johnny makes a lighthearted remark to his listeners, playfully urging them to pile their trash on the steps of City Ha...
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8
The Patter of Little Feet
Title: The Sound of New Beginnings Plot: Mr. Carlson is filled with excitement when his wife, Carmen, reveals that they are expecting a baby. He assu...
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9
Baby, If You've Ever Wondered
The latest ratings report comes in, revealing that WKRP has moved up from 16th to 14th in the Cincinnati market. The team celebrates the boost, but An...
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10
Bailey's Big Break
Bailey seizes the opportunity to apply for the assistant news reporter position at WKRP and successfully lands the job. However, Les, who prefers to w...
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11
Jennifer's Home for Christmas
Jennifer shares with her friends that she hasn't arranged anything special for Christmas this year and won’t be putting up a tree. This revelation l...
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12
Sparky
Mr. Carlson brings in the iconic baseball manager Sparky Anderson to host a brand-new sports interview program. However, when the show turns out to be...
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13
God Talks to Johnny
Johnny begins to believe that he's hearing the voice of God, leading everyone around him, including himself, to question his sanity.
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14
A Family Affair
When Carol, Andy's sister, comes to Cincinnati, he arranges a date for her with Johnny. However, things take an unexpected turn when Carol ends up spe...
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15
Herb's Dad
Herb’s father, a dedicated salesman with a flair for fashion similar to Herb's, escapes from the Shady Hills Rest Home and makes his way to the stat...
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16
Put Up or Shut Up
Bailey persuades Jennifer to agree to a date with Herb, believing that he’ll get nervous and cancel on her.
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17
The Americanization of Ivan
Bailey and Les go to a press conference featuring a team of Russian pig specialists. During the event, one of the experts develops a crush on Bailey a...
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18
Les' Groupie
Les goes on a date with a woman who admires him, but things quickly spiral out of control when she decides to move into his place and start dictating ...
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19
In Concert
Title: In Concert Plot: During a Who concert in Cincinnati on December 3, 1979, a devastating rush for seats leads to the tragic deaths of eleven chi...
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20
The Doctor's Daughter
Johnny's daughter arrives unexpectedly and moves into his home, bringing with her a boyfriend who lacks ambition. Now, Johnny faces a tough decision: ...
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21
Filthy Pictures (1)
Mr. Carlson persuades Jennifer and Andy to model in swimsuits for a promotional poster titled "Surf's Up in Cincinnati." Following the photo shoot, wh...
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23
Venus Rising
Venus receives an exciting job offer to become the program director at WREQ radio, but his enthusiasm quickly fades when he learns about the station's...
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24
Most Improved Station
Tensions rise among the crew when they find out they've lost a prestigious broadcasting award, leading to a series of arguments. Frustration and disap...
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The Airplane Show
In an attempt to rival WPIG's traffic helicopter, Les takes to the skies in a World War I biplane, flown by an eccentric war veteran. As he provides t...
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Jennifer Moves
Title: Jennifer Relocates Plot: The team comes together to assist Jennifer in settling into her newly purchased $125,000 home in the serene neighborh...
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3
Real Families
Title: Genuine Households Plot: Herb's family is set to appear on the television program "Genuine Households," and he is confident they will represen...
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4
The Baby
When Mrs. Carlson goes into labor, the staff at WKRP rushes to the hospital to support Mr. Carlson during this exciting time. They eagerly gather in t...
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5
Hotel Oceanview
Andy, Mr. Carlson, and Herb head to Dayton in hopes of securing the advertising account for Vicky Von Vickey jeans. While Mr. Carlson is preoccupied w...
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6
A Mile in My Shoes
Title: A Mile in My Shoes Plot: Herb is summoned for jury duty, prompting Andy to step in as the sales manager. He quickly realizes the challenges ...
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7
Bah, Humbug
Mr. Carlson is once more set to award his employees meager Christmas bonuses. However, after indulging in one of Johnny Fever's special brownies, he e...
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8
Baby, It's Cold Inside
When the furnace unexpectedly malfunctions, Mama Carlson makes an unannounced trip to the station and stumbles upon Johnny enjoying a drink in the bro...
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9
The Painting
During a church auction hosted by Mr. Carlson, Herb acquires a painting that catches Bailey's eye. Eager to make a profit, he attempts to persuade eit...
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10
Daydreams
As Mr. Carlson practices a tedious speech in front of the WKRP team, each staff member begins to zone out, lost in their own fantasies about their dre...
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11
Frog Story
Title: Frog Tale Plot: Herb inadvertently transformed his daughter's beloved pet frog into a vibrant shade of Greenpeace pink with spray paint, promp...
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12
Venus and the Man
Title: Venus and the Young Man Plot: The janitor at the station seeks Venus's help in persuading her strong-willed teenage son to stay in school inst...
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13
Dr. Fever and Mr. Tide: Part 1
Title: Dr. Fever and Mr. Tide: Part 1 Plot: Johnny agrees to take on the role of host for a music television show, oblivious to the fact that the fea...
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14
Dr. Fever and Mr. Tide: Part 2
Johnny agrees to host a music television show, not realizing that the featured genre will be disco.
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15
Ask Jennifer
When Herb is unable to host a new call-in advice show, Jennifer steps in to take his place and quickly becomes a sensation.
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16
I Am Woman
When news breaks that the Flimm Building is set for demolition, Bailey launches a movement to have it recognized as a Cincinnati landmark. The whole t...
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17
Secrets of Dayton Heights
The Secret Service denies Les access to a Presidential press conference, fearing he may have extremist ties. As the story unfolds, it’s revealed tha...
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18
Out to Lunch
Title: Lunch Break Plot: Herb's lavish three-martini lunches with a representative from an advertising firm are leading to more blunders than ever....
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19
A Simple Little Wedding
To celebrate their 25th anniversary, Arthur and Carmen Carlson decide to tie the knot once more with an intimate ceremony. However, Mama Carlson has d...
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20
Nothing to Fear But...
The entire community is consumed by a sense of anxiety and fear following the recent theft at the station.
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21
Til Debt Do Us Part
Johnny is thrilled to discover that his first ex-wife is set to remarry, as it means he can finally stop paying alimony. To celebrate, he asks Bailey ...
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22
Clean Up Radio Everywhere
Title: Purge the Airwaves Plot: Dr. Bob Halyers, the leader of Clean Up Radio Broadcasting (CURB), pays a visit to Mr. Carlson, presenting a catalo...
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An Explosive Affair (Part 1)
When the station gets a bomb threat, Andy decides to have Johnny and Venus transmit from the tower while the building undergoes a thorough search.
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An Explosive Affair (Part 2)
Andy discovers that the bomb is located at the transmitter but finds himself unable to alert Johnny and Venus in time.
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3
The Union
The employees at WKRP contemplate forming a union, prompting an irate Mr. Carlson to seek guidance from his mother. Meanwhile, Andy attempts to mainta...
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4
Rumors
With his apartment undergoing fumigation, Johnny takes Bailey up on her invitation to crash at her place, leading everyone at the station to assume th...
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5
Straight from the Heart
Herb announces to everyone that he’s taking a vacation, but Les and Jennifer later find out that he’s actually been admitted to the hospital for h...
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6
Who's on First?
While Herb is hospitalized, Mr. Carlson takes on Herb's persona, leading to a humorous situation when Les impersonates Mr. Carlson for a meeting with ...
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7
Three Days of the Condo
Title: Three Days of the Condo Plot: After Johnny is awarded $24,000 from a legal settlement, Venus persuades him to put that money towards purchasin...
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8
Jennifer and the Will
Colonel Buchanan, an older friend of Jennifer's, passes away unexpectedly. As the executrix of his will, Jennifer finds herself navigating the challen...
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9
The Consultant
Mama Carlson brings in a radio consultant to assess WKRP, and it turns out he's Norris Breeze, an old acquaintance of Andy’s who operates a radio pr...
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10
Love, Exciting and New
Andy begins to take Mama Carlson out for late-night outings, hoping to persuade her to fund a new transmitter for the station. However, he soon starts...
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11
You Can't Go Out of Town Again
Mr. Carlson attends a college reunion with Carmen, only to discover a sobering reality about their initial encounter. Meanwhile, Bailey struggles to s...
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12
Pills
Title: Pills Plot: Herb secures advertising space for a vendor of "diet pills." However, he soon discovers that these pills are essentially a legitim...
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13
Changes
Title: Transformations Plot: Upon discovering that he will be featured in a radical African American publication, Venus decides to revamp his style a...
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14
Jennifer and Johnny's Charity
Title: Jennifer and Johnny's Charity Plot: After a devastating fire ravages the kitchen at the Vine Street Mission, Johnny enlists Jennifer to assist...
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15
I'll Take Romance
Herb sets Les up on a date with a woman from his newest client, the I'll Take Romance Dating Service. Right from the start, Les feels a strong connect...
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16
Circumstantial Evidence
During Venus's most recent date, he's surprised when his date gifts him a lavish diamond earring, only to bolt shortly afterward. It soon becomes clea...
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17
Fire
Title: Blaze Plot: Herb and Jennifer find themselves stuck in an elevator as flames erupt within the Flimm Building. With smoke rising and panic sett...
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18
Dear Liar
Title: Deceptive Headlines Plot: Bailey pens an article about the Northside Children's Clinic, only for Les to swipe it and announce it live on air....
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19
The Creation of Venus
When Venus accidentally reveals his past as a schoolteacher before joining WKRP, Andy finds himself compelled to come clean to Mama Carlson. He explai...
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20
The Impossible Dream
Title: The Unattainable Ambition Plot: On the day of his birthday, Les reveals his plans to head to New York City, determined to chase his aspiration...
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21
To Err is Human
When Herb mishandles a crucial advertising account, Mr. Carlson is ready to let him go. However, Jennifer feels sympathetic towards Herb and steps in ...
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Up and Down the Dial
As WKRP climbs to the number six spot in the ratings, Mama Carlson reveals her intention to change the station's format to a continuous 24-hour news c...
