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New WKRP in Cincinnati Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
23 Episodes 1991 - 1992
Episode 1
Where Are We?
Sat, Sep 14, 1991 30 mins
In the series pilot, Mr. Carlson (Gordon Jump) scrambles to save the station following the program director's on-air tirade. Part 1 of two. Herb: Frank Bonner. Les: Richard Sanders. Donovan Aderhold: Mykelti Williamson.
Episode 2
Where Are We Going?
Sat, Sep 21, 1991 30 mins
Conclusion. Mr. Carlson summons the aid of former staffers Jennifer Marlowe and Johnny Fever (Loni Anderson, Howard Hesseman) in an attempt to save the station. Mr. Carlson: Gordon Jump. Les: Richard Sanders.
Episode 3
Every Move a Work of Art
Sat, Sep 28, 1991 30 mins
Mr. Carlson's son (Lightfield Lewis) becomes the newest employee at WKRP---and Herb is not thrilled with the "Little Big Guy." Herb: Frank Bonner. Les: Richard Sanders. Mother Carlson: Carol Bruce.
Episode 4
Then Came Nessman
Sat, Oct 5, 1991 30 mins
Les (Richard Sanders) learns that a dog's bite is worse than its bark when he's bitten by a stray. Dr. Hotchstein: Earl Boen. Nurse: Patricia Ayame Thomson. Herb: Frank Bonner. Mr. Carlson: Gordon Jump.
Episode 5
Lotto Fever
Sat, Oct 12, 1991 30 mins
Herb thinks it's his lucky day when the winning lottery numbers are revealed to him in a vision. Lucille Tarlek: Edie McClurg. Herb: Frank Bonner. Official: George Pentecost. Mr. Carlson: Gordon Jump. Les: Richard Sanders.
Episode 6
The Cincinnati Kids
Sat, Oct 19, 1991 30 mins
Deejay Mona Loveland (Tawny Kitaen) is slated to compete on the WKRP poker team---but it's just not in the cards. Mr. Carlson: Gordon Jump. Herb: Frank Bonner. Donovan Aderhold: Mykelti Williamson.
Episode 7
Cincinnati's Favorite Couple
Sat, Oct 26, 1991 30 mins
The "Little Big Guy" (Lightfield Lewis) has an idea for a big promotion---but it could turn out to be a big mistake. Jack Allen: Michael Des Barres. Dana Burns: Kathleen Garrett. Mr. Carlson: Gordon Jump. Herb: Frank Bonner.
Episode 8
Here Comes Everybody
Sat, Nov 2, 1991 30 mins
Johnny Fever (Howard Hesseman) visits the station, and word soon spreads that the Doctor is back in town. Part 1 of two. Jocko: Dennis Burkley. Hugh: Murphy Dunne. Edna Grinbody: Katherine Moffat. Mr. Carlson: Gordon Jump.
Episode 9
Here Comes Everybody
Sat, Nov 9, 1991 30 mins
Conclusion. Disguises can't hide Johnny (Howard Hesseman) from the group of former acquaintances that's after him, so the WKRP staff steps in to assist. Jocko: Dennis Burkley. Hugh: Murphy Dunne. Edna Grinbody: Katherine Moffat. Mr. Carlson: Gordon Jump.
Episode 10
The Real Thing
Sat, Nov 16, 1991 30 mins
When a storm damages WKRP's emergencywarning system, the staff thinks it's under nuclear attack. Mr. Carlson: Gordon Jump. Herb: Frank Bonner. Les: Richard Sanders. Donovan Aderhold: Mykelti Williamson.
Episode 11
Good Old Radio Days
Sat, Nov 23, 1991 30 mins
The station airs a vintage radio drama to boost ratings, but ends up with a "War of the Worlds" reaction. Herb: Frank Bonner. Mr. Carlson: Gordon Jump. Donovan: Mykelti Williamson. Claire: Hope Alexander-Willis.
Episode 12
Venus We Hardly Knew Ya
Sat, Jan 11, 1992 30 mins
Deejay-turned-executive Venus Flytrap (Tim Reid) drops by at the station---and wastes no time ordering everyone around. Mr. Carlson: Gordon Jump. Herb: Frank Bonner. Les: Richard Sanders. Mona: Tawny Kitaen.
Episode 13
Hip Hop KRP
Sat, Jan 18, 1992 30 mins
Donovan hires three young rap artists as interns---but soon suspects that they're rip-off artists instead. Mr. Carlson: Gordon Jump. Herb: Frank Bonner. Les: Richard Sanders. Mona: Tawny Kitaen.
Episode 14
You Are My Sunshine
Sat, Jan 25, 1992 30 mins
Claire (Hope Alexander-Willis) moves in with Mona after an apartment fire, but sparks fly when Claire's beau sees the new roomie. Mona: Tawny Kitaen. Dana: Kathleen Garrett. Herb: Frank Bonner. Les: Richard Sanders.
Episode 15
Razor D Rules
Sat, Feb 1, 1992 30 mins
When a DJ (Charles Fleischer) learns he's about to be fired, he barricades himself in the broadcast booth---and blasts the station on the air. Donovan: Mykelti Williamson. Mr. Carlson: Gordon Jump. Herb: Frank Bonner.
Episode 16
Jennifer and the Prince
Sat, Feb 8, 1992 30 mins
Staffers are thrilled---but Les and Herb are suspicious---when Jennifer announces her engagement to a prince of a guy (Robert Goulet). Jennifer: Loni Anderson. Bobby: Charles Nelson Reilly. Directed by Burt Reynolds.
Episode 17
Long Live the King
Sat, Feb 15, 1992 30 mins
WKRP gets all shook up when a rival station sponsors an Elvis-lookalike contest. Sir Edward Henry: Paul Feig. Duffy: Andrew Craig. Mr. Carlson: Gordon Jump. Herb: Frank Bonner. Les: Richard Sanders.
Episode 18
Mama Was a Rolling Stone
Sat, Feb 22, 1992 30 mins
Johnny gets the blues when he learns that a waitress, who moonlights as a nightclub singer, is the mother who abandoned him. Nancy: Maria Rubinoff. Castro: Sam Anderson. Johnny: Howard Hesseman. Frank Bonner directed.
Episode 19
Number One Fan
Sat, Feb 29, 1992 30 mins
When a secret admirer (Pat Carroll) sends him a voodoo doll, Les hires a body guard (Mark Roberts). Nancy: Marla Rubinoff. Les: Richard Sanders. Mr. Carlson: Gordon Jump. Herb: Frank Bonner. Mona: Tawny Kitaen.
Episode 20
Herb's Got a Guy
Sat, Apr 25, 1992 30 mins
Herb attracts the attentions of a young entrepreneur while trying to attract the man's business. Mother Carlson: Carol Bruce. Herb: Frank Bonner. Mona: Tawny Kitaen. Les: Richard Sanders.
Episode 21
Chicken a la Russe
Sat, May 2, 1992 30 mins
Mr. Carlson could have egg on his face when a hypnotist convinces him he's a chicken---just before the arrival of a Russian radio executive. Mother Carlson: Carol Bruce. Mr. Carlson: Gordon Jump. Les: Richard Sanders.
Episode 22
Where's Jack?
Sat, May 9, 1992 30 mins
The WKRP staffers plan to surprise Mona (Tawny Kitaen) with a slumber party at her place---but the real surprise could be on them. Jack: Michael Des Barres. Herb: Frank Bonner. Dana: Kathleen Garrett. Les: Richard Sanders.
Episode 23
Spies Like Us
Sat, May 16, 1992 30 mins
An FBI investigation into Donovan Aderhold's past leads the WKRP staff to draw their own conclusions. Gladys Knight has a cameo. Donovan: Mykelti Williamson. Arthur Carlson Sr.: Gordon Jump. Jack: Michael Des Barres.