WIOU
The TV network sends Hank Zaret to be news director of station WNDY (known as WIOU to the staff). The news co-anchors are Neal Frazier and Kelby Robinson. Eddie Bock and Taylor Young are reporters, Liz McVay is the executive producer, Ann Hudson is a field producer (who is dating Rick Singer), Willis Teitlebaum is a news intern (with a crush on Ann), and Marc Adamson is a cameraman.
- 1990-1991
- 1 season
- CBS
- Drama
The TV network sends Hank Zaret to be news director of station WNDY (known as WIOU to the staff). The news co-anchors are Neal Frazier and Kelby Robinson. Eddie Bock and Taylor Young are reporters, Liz McVay is the executive producer, Ann Hudson is a field producer (who is dating Rick Singer), Willis Teitlebaum is a news intern (with a crush on Ann), and Marc Adamson is a cameraman.
Season 1 Episode Guide
18 Episodes 1990 - 1991
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, 1991 60 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, 1991 60 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, 1991 60 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, 1991 60 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, 1991 60 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