The New WKRP in Cincinnati
A spinoff of the original WKRP in Cincinnati. Arthur "Big Guy" Carlson still runs the lagging station. When his latest program director is fired for violating FCC regulations, he hires Donovan Aderhold. Donovan has so many fresh ideas, it boggles the mind of the boss. The new WKRP included Morning DJs Jack Allen and Dana Burns and the sultry night DJ, Mona Loveland. From time to time past WKRP alumni would return to visit, showing that their lives had turned out better since they left. Advertising director Herb Tarlek (bad suits and all) and Les Nessman were also returning regulars to the show.
- 1991-1993
- 2 seasons
- 20th Century Fox Television
- Comedy
- TV-PG
A spinoff of the original WKRP in Cincinnati. Arthur "Big Guy" Carlson still runs the lagging station. When his latest program director is fired for violating FCC regulations, he hires Donovan Aderhold. Donovan has so many fresh ideas, it boggles the mind of the boss. The new WKRP included Morning DJs Jack Allen and Dana Burns and the sultry night DJ, Mona Loveland. From time to time past WKRP alumni would return to visit, showing that their lives had turned out better since they left. Advertising director Herb Tarlek (bad suits and all) and Les Nessman were also returning regulars to the show.
Season 1 Episode Guide
24 Episodes 1991 - 1992
Episode 1
How Did We Get Here?
Sat, Sep 7, 1991
Mr. Carlson is interviewed by a reporter on the occasion of WKRP's 50th anniversary. This clip show features many of the classic moments from the original series.
Episode 2
Where Are We?
Sat, Sep 14, 1991
Mr Carlson is arrested after the actions of his old program director, who he then has to replace. Meanwhile, his Mother sells the station.
Episode 3
Where Are We Going?
Sat, Sep 21, 1991
Jennifer and Johnny return to aid the staff in preventing Mother Carlson from selling the station.
Episode 4
Every Move a Work of Art
Sat, Sep 28, 1991
Art Jr books a promotion with a carnival show known for double dealing. Herb is forced to come to his aid.
Episode 5
Then Came Nessman
Sat, Oct 5, 1991
Les confuses his diagnosis with that of the dog who bit him, leading Les to think he is dying.
Episode 6
Lotto Fever
Sat, Oct 12, 1991
Herb gets in trouble with his wife for buying a lottery ticket. Art Jr buys it off him, but then the ticket wins.
Episode 7
The Cincinnati Kids
Sat, Oct 19, 1991
Mona helps Mr Carlson prepare for a poker tournament against rival WPIG as she can't play herself due to a gambling problem.
Episode 8
Cincinnati's Favorite Couple
Sat, Oct 26, 1991
Jack and Dana's martial woes become public after being interviewed by a reporter.
Episode 9
Here Comes Everybody: Part 1
Sat, Nov 2, 1991
Johnny stops back in at the station on his way to another job, but word of his visit gets out and many people from his past show up.
Episode 10
Here Comes Everybody: Part 2
Sat, Nov 9, 1991
Johnny is forced to juggle the financial demands of all the people from his past.
Episode 11
The Real Thing
Sat, Nov 16, 1991
The WKRP staff reflect on their lives when Les announces that Russian missiles are headed towards Ohio.
Episode 12
Good Ole Radio Days
Sat, Nov 23, 1991
The staff put on a radio drama, a la "War of the Worlds" for ratings, and Herb gets caught up in the fallout.
Episode 13
Venus, We Hardly Knew Ya
Sat, Jan 11, 1992
Venus returns for a visit while traveling for his new job as CEO of a media company, but gets snowed in. He makes many demands of the staff while attempting to conduct business.
Episode 14
Hip Hop KRP
Sat, Jan 18, 1992
Donovan hires three inner-city youth as interns, but problems ensue when they are almost immediately accused of theft.
Episode 15
You Are My Sunshine, My Only Sunshine
Sat, Jan 25, 1992
Claire's new boyfriend also seems to have an eye for Mona.
Episode 16
Razor D Rules
Sat, Feb 1, 1992
The station is forced to lay off a DJ, but due to a mix up, he is let back on the air where he barricades himself in the booth.
Episode 17
Jennifer and the Prince
Sat, Feb 8, 1992
Jennifer returns with her finance, a Prince, but her friends at the station are convinced he is using her for her money and ruin her wedding party.
Episode 18
Long Live the King
Sat, Feb 15, 1992
Les Nessman gets a call from a man claiming to be Elvis Presley back from the dead who offers an exclusive interview. Nearby rival station WPIG is hosting an Elvis lookalike contest.
Episode 19
Mama Was a Rolling Stone
Sat, Feb 22, 1992
Johnny, passing through town, runs into his estranged mother -- with whom he has no desire to reconnect.
Episode 20
Number One Fan
Sat, Feb 29, 1992
Les gets an alarming note from a stalker, while Herb starts a sideline selling karaoke machines.
Episode 21
Herb's Got a Guy
Sat, Apr 25, 1992
Herb is trying to get a guy to have the station do ads for him. Herb offers Mona as an enticement but the guy is more interested in Herb.
Episode 22
Chicken a La Russe
Sat, May 2, 1992
Mr Carlson is accidentally hypnotized into a chicken, complicating a visit by a Russian radio executive.
Episode 23
Where's Jack
Sat, May 9, 1992
Mona feels sorry for herself on her birthday, while Jack has just divorced, leading to their awkward arrival at Mona's surprise party.
Episode 24
Spies Like Us
Sat, May 16, 1992
The station is thrown into a panic when Donovan is the target of an FBI investigation.