WKRP in Cincinnati

Season 2

TV-PG
A hip, young program director pumps new life into a failing AM radio station, WKRP of Cincinatti, by changing format from Big Band to Hard Rock/Punk and bringing in two hot disc jockeys, over the protest of the owner... and some of the employees.

Where to Watch Season 2

24 Episodes

  • For Love or Money (1)
    E1
    For Love or Money (1)Johnny forgets about his date with Bailey when he gets a call from Buffy, his old girlfriend from California. He borrows Jennifer's apartment to impress Buffy; however, that plan ends when she tells him she's suing him for palimony.
  • For Love or Money (2)
    E2
    For Love or Money (2)Johnny calls his friends over to Jennifer's apartment to help him deal with Buffy and her threat of a lawsuit. Buffy arrives and, after having a drink with Johnny, tells him that she put poison in his drink.
  • Baseball
    E3
    BaseballThe staff plays against the team from rival station WPIG in a softball game.
  • Bad Risk
    E4
    Bad RiskHerb starts selling insurance as a sideline, and sells a comprehensive policy to Les, who promptly has an accident.
  • Jennifer Falls in Love
    E5
    Jennifer Falls in LoveFor the first time in her life, Jennifer is in love, with a penniless but handsome repairman who turns out to be even more of a gold digger than she is. Meanwhile, Les tries to get a raise, and Johnny becomes convinced that he's the man Jennifer is in love with.
  • Carlson for President
    E6
    Carlson for PresidentMr. Carlson runs for Cincinnati City Council. When Bailey discovers a potentially damaging piece of information about the front-runner in the election, Mr. Carlson considers using that information in a televised debate.
  • Mike Fright
    E7
    Mike FrightDuring a citywide garbage strike, Johnny jokingly suggests that his listeners dump their garbage on the steps of City Hall. The joke is on him, and the station, when hundreds of listeners take him seriously. Johnny becomes aware of his power and develops a serious case of mike fright.
  • The Patter of Little Feet
    E8
    The Patter of Little FeetMr. Carlson's wife Carmen announces that she is pregnant. Mr. Carlson is overjoyed, and certain that Carmen feels the same way. However, Mama Carlson points out the potential dangers of middle-aged pregnancy and recommends an abortion.
  • Baby, If You've Ever Wondered
    E9
    Baby, If You've Ever WonderedThe new ratings book arrives, and WKRP has climbed from 16th to 14th place in the Cincinnati market. Everyone is happy about the gain except Andy, who knows that the station has not improved enough, in part because of his own unwillingness to fire incompetent employees like Herb and Les.
  • Bailey's Big Break
    E10
    Bailey's Big BreakWhen WKRP needs an assistant news reporter, Bailey applies for the job and gets it. Les, who doesn't want to work with anyone, least of all a woman, tries to keep Bailey from going on the air.
  • Jennifer's Home for Christmas
    E11
    Jennifer's Home for ChristmasChristmas is coming up and everyone at the station is anxious to leave and start their holiday plans...everyone, except for Jennifer. Jennifer seems as if she has no holiday plans and is dismayed that the rest of the staff don't want to celebrate Christmas as a family. The gang joins together to give Jennifer a warm Christmas.
  • Sparky
    E12
    SparkyAndy tells Les that Arthur hired someone else to do the sports reporting on the radio - the former manager of the Red's baseball team, Sparky Anderson, who is a hero to Arthur. When Sparky is a disaster on the radio, Arthur has to fire him.
  • God Talks to Johnny
    E13
    God Talks to JohnnyJohnny wakes in the middle of the night and thinks he hears someone. He determines it is God speaking to him. His performance on the radio in the morning is changed because he is touched by God, and he wants to spread the word to everyone.
  • A Family Affair
    E14
    A Family AffairAndy's sister Carol is visiting and Andy sets her up on a blind date with Johnny. But when Carol visits the radio station, she meets Venus and they set up their own date. Andy does not approve, but then he has to prove his is not a racist.
  • Herb's Dad
    E15
    Herb's DadHerb's father visits the station to see his son. Herb Sr is a born salesman just like Herb Jr, and has run away from the retirement home where he was living. Herb Sr wants his son to give him money so he can go to California.
  • Put Up or Shut Up
    E16
    Put Up or Shut UpBailey convinces Jennifer to accept a date with Herb in the hope that he'll get scared and back down.
  • The Americanization of Ivan
    E17
    The Americanization of IvanBailey and Les attend a press conference given by a group of visiting Russian hog experts. One of the Russians falls for Bailey and asks her to help him defect to the United States.
  • Les' Groupie
    E18
    Les' GroupieNewsman Les Nessman is surprised to learn he has a female "groupie" who loves his news show very much, but also loves him to the point of unreasonably interfering with and taking over his life at home and work.
  • In Concert
    E19
    In ConcertAt a concert by the Who in Cincinnati on December 3, 1979, eleven kids were trampled to death when the crowd rushed to get seats. The first part of this episode takes place before that concert; the second act takes place the day after, and presents the characters' reactions to the tragedy.
  • The Doctor's Daughter
    E20
    The Doctor's DaughterAfter being separated for 7 years, Johnny's daughter, Laurie, comes to visit her father, bringing with her a new boyfriend. Johnny immediately steps into the role of the disapproving father and learns that there's a lot he doesn't know about his daughter.
  • Filthy Pictures (1)
    E21
    Filthy Pictures (1)Mr. Carlson convinces Jennifer and Andy to pose in bathing suits for a ""Surf's Up in Cincinnati"" poster. After the photo session, the photographer secretly takes nude photos of Jennifer while she's changing.
  • Filthy Pictures (2)
    E22
    Filthy Pictures (2)Mr. Carlson convinces Jennifer and Andy to pose in bathing suits for a ""Surf's Up in Cincinnati"" poster. After the photo session, the photographer secretly takes nude photos of Jennifer while she's changing.
  • Venus Rising
    E23
    Venus RisingVenus is offered a job as program director of WREQ radio, but is disillusioned when he discovers how the station is run and why they want to hire him. Meanwhile, Herb circulates a rumor that he, too, has received a job offer.
  • Most Improved Station
    E24
    Most Improved StationAt an award ceremony for radio stations, Johnny is selected the most popular personality, but the station loses in the most improved station category. At work, everyone starts bickering over everything and they have to work out their issues.

Cast of Season 2

  • Gary SandyAndy Travis
  • Howard HessemanDr. Johnny Fever
  • Tim ReidVenus Flytrap
  • Loni AndersonJennifer Marlowe
  • Frank BonnerHerb Tarlek
  • Gordon JumpArthur Carlson
  • Richard SandersLes Nessman
  • Jan SmithersBailey Quarters
  • Grant TinkerProducer
  • Max TashProducer
  • Dan GuntzelmanProducer
  • Blake HunterProducer
  • Steve MarshallProducer
  • PJ TorokveiProducer
  • Rod DanielProducer
  • Steven KampmannProducer

 

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