Season 2 (1995)

Episodes: 21

Star Cast: Dave Foley , Maura Tierney , Stephen Root , Andy Dick ,

Episodes List

Ep.1 No, This is Not Based Entirely on Julie's Life

Air Date: 1995-09-19

Beth takes erotic photographs of herself to energize her relationship with her boyfriend. Joe boobytraps the refrigerator when someone continually steals his daily gelato.

Ep.2 Goofy Ball

Air Date: 1995-09-26

Jimmy gives Beth and Matthew a new product, a 'goofy ball', to test. Lisa decides it's time to tell Mr. James about her fling with Dave. Bill buys a stun gun from Joe when he fears he's being stalked.

Ep.3 Rat Funeral

Air Date: 1995-10-10

The staff is overly sentimental when Dave catches 'Mike', the office rat.

Ep.4 The Breakup

Air Date: 1995-10-31

Dave and Lisa have a fight after Dave calls her the 'b-word'. Beth manipulates the two into 'coming out' in front of the whole staff. Catherine finds out Bill's real first name.

Ep.5 The Shrink

Air Date: 1995-11-07

Jimmy brings in a psychiatrist when the staff is stressed out.

Ep.6 Friends

Air Date: 1995-11-14

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.

Ep.7 Bill's Autobiography

Air Date: 1995-11-21

Bill is approached with a book deal to write his autobiography.

Ep.8 Negotiation

Air Date: 1995-11-28

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.

Ep.9 The Cane

Air Date: 1995-12-12

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.

Ep.10 Xmas Story

Air Date: 1995-12-19

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.

Ep.11 Station Sale

Air Date: 1996-01-07

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.

Ep.12 Bitch Session

Air Date: 1996-01-14

Dave accidentally overhears the entire staff mocking and insulting him. Jimmy tries to lift Dave's spirits.

Ep.13 In Through the Out Door

Air Date: 1996-02-04

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.

Ep.14 The Song Remains the Same

Air Date: 1996-02-18

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.

Ep.15 Zoso

Air Date: 1996-02-25

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.

Ep.16 Houses of the Holy

Air Date: 1996-03-10

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.

Ep.17 Physical Graffiti

Air Date: 1996-03-24

Dave is jealous when Lisa constantly talks to her ex-boyfriend. Joe is the facilitator in a practical joke war between Catherine & Bill.

Ep.18 Led Zeppelin

Air Date: 1996-03-31

Dave and Lisa announce they're breaking up. Lisa insists any further communication be done in memorandum format. Dave tries to keep his 24-page memo private. Mr. James continues his wife search.

Ep.19 Presence

Air Date: 1996-04-14

Jimmy loses Bill in a poker game. Lisa competes in Jimmy's place to win him back. Joe uses a hidden camera inside a Boba Fett action figure to keep up with the action.

Ep.20 Coda

Air Date: 1996-04-21

Dave, Bill and Mr. James work on a promotional spot. Lisa helps Joe study for a test. Matthew tries to sign up people for a summer house in the Hamptons.