WIOU Season 1 Episodes

Episode 1

Pilot

Wed, Oct 24, 1990

WNDY is a struggling TV station, dubbed "WIOU" by staffers who have seen ratings plunge. A brand-new news director arrives, determined to make the station number one.

Episode 2

Appearances

Wed, Oct 31, 1990

Kelby gets mixed messages from an image consultant; Eddie crosses the line on a salute to an everyday hero; Taylor panics when she's assigned a "backgrounder."

Episode 3

The Inquisition

Wed, Nov 7, 1990

Liz grapples with a dilemma involving allegations of sexual misconduct by a priest at her son's school; an activist takes issue with the station's minority hiring.

Episode 4

Do the Wrong Thing

Wed, Nov 14, 1990

Kelby debates coming forward with news of police brutality that could free a murderer; WNDY interviews a sports-reporter candidate; a bride's father challenges Floyd's forecasting.

Episode 5

One Point, No Light

Wed, Dec 5, 1990

Budget cuts in mental-health care propel a patient to drastic measures; the ex-Mrs. Zaret threatens to derail Hank's career comeback; Taylor temporarily lands in the anchor chair.

Episode 6

They Shoot Sources, Don't They

Wed, Dec 12, 1990

Taylor acts on a tip on an S&L investigation; Neal assigns Willis to investigate his wife's infidelity; Tony auditions sports anchors; Floyd focuses on his vision problems.

Episode 7

Diamond Dogs

Wed, Dec 19, 1990

New weather maps don't help Floyd's poor vision; skinheads desecrate a menorah; a visit from Kelby's rock-star beau leaves her filled with confusion.

Episode 8

Mother Nature's Son

Wed, Dec 26, 1990

Neal and Liz battle for control; Hank's freedom depends on Kelby coming forward about a killer's confession; Tony corrals a child loose in the newsroom; Taylor asks Floyd for advice.

Episode 9

Ode to Sizzling Sal

Wed, Jan 2, 199160 mins

Kelby is on the hot seat when Billy Randfield asks her to witness his execution; Ann collects money for a cleaning woman's medical expenses.

Episode 10

Labored Relations

Wed, Jan 9, 199160 mins

A strike puts Liz and her union-representative husband on opposite sides of the bargaining table; Willis tries to muster the courage to propose to Ann.

Episode 11

Bleeds, It Leads

Mon, Mar 4, 199160 mins

A WNDY news policy troubles Liz and has Eddie and Taylor scrambling for gory stories; the fate of a feuding couple's frozen embryos is uncertain; Neal focuses in on Floyd's sight instructor.

Episode 12

Pair o' Guys Lost

Wed, Mar 13, 199160 mins

Neil resorts to sensationalism for the sake of ratings; the women throw Ann a bridal shower.

Episode 13

Three Women and a Baby

Wed, Mar 20, 199160 mins

Kelby gets involved in a story about a crack baby; anxiety overwhelms Ann on her wedding day; Hank is suspicious when Taylor and Marc keep landing lead stories; Liz breaks her news to Michael.

Episode 14

One Flew Over the Anchor Desk

Wed, Mar 27, 1991

Hate crimes against an Arab-American family follow Ann's televised interview; an attractive young producer has Liz feeling young again; Kelby feels confident she'll get custody of foster child Kendra; Floyd fears returning to work.

Episode 15

Wife Abuse-Confidential

Mon, Apr 1, 1991

Episode 16

Walter and Me

Mon, Apr 1, 1991

Episode 17

Cradle to Grave

Mon, Apr 1, 1991

Episode 18

48 Minutes

Mon, Apr 1, 1991