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WKRP in Cincinnati (1978 – 1982)

1978 • 4 seasons • Comedy • TV-PG
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WKRP in Cincinnati — Season 3

22 episodes · Nov 1, 1980

1. The Airplane Show
Nov 1, 1980 · 25m · 5.0

Struggling to match WPIG’s impressive online reach, Les embarks on an unusual endeavor: delivering traffic reports from a vintage World War I biplane, flown by a veteran with a decidedly eccentric past.

2. Jennifer Moves
Nov 8, 1980 · 25m · 6.5

With the assistance of the movers, Jennifer settled into her new home in the tranquil suburb of Landersville, a house that had cost a significant sum. However, she soon discovered that the reality of life in this seemingly idyllic community…

3. Real Families
Nov 15, 1980 · 25m · 7.5

Herb believed his family, showcased on the reality program "Real Families," presented an exemplary model of wholesome living. He envisioned the show as a testament to their virtuous way of life. Yet, the televised portrayal offered a stark …

4. The Baby
Nov 22, 1980 · 25m · 6.5

When Mrs. Carlson went into labor, the entire staff of WKRP made their way to the hospital, eager to be present for the birth of their colleague’s child.

5. Hotel Oceanview
Nov 29, 1980 · 25m · 3.0

Andy, Mr. Carlson, and Herb journeyed to Dayton, hoping to secure the advertising contract for Vicky Von Vickey jeans. Mr. Carlson, meanwhile, found himself preoccupied with anxieties regarding the city's infamous poisoner. Herb, in contras…

6. A Mile in My Shoes
Dec 6, 1980 · 25m · 5.0

With Herb summoned for jury duty, Andy steps into the role of sales manager and quickly finds the job far more challenging than he imagined – a relentless struggle to sell advertising space and chase down overdue payments. Simultaneously, V…

7. Bah, Humbug
Dec 20, 1980 · 25m · 5.0

Mr. Carlson intends, once more, to bestow meager Christmas bonuses upon his staff. However, a dream induced by a brownie from Johnny Fever's bakery offers him a vision: the ghosts of Christmases past, present, and future appear to demonstra…

8. Baby, It's Cold Inside
Jan 3, 1981 · 25m · 5.0

With the heating system failing on a cold day, Mama Carlson unexpectedly visits the station and finds Johnny drinking while inside the broadcast booth.

9. The Painting
Jan 10, 1981 · 25m · 5.0

At the church auction hosted by Mr. Carlson, Herb purchases a painting that captures Bailey’s attention. He attempts to persuade both Mr. Carlson and Bailey to buy it from him, a strategy that continues until he discovers the piece might po…

10. Daydreams
Jan 17, 1981 · 25m · 5.0

As Mr. Carlson droned through a tedious speech before the WKRP crew, their attention fractured. One by one, the staff members succumbed to fanciful imaginings: Herb envisioned himself as a Latin-American dictator, Jennifer a glamorous star …

11. Frog Story
Jan 24, 1981 · 25m · 7.0

A careless spray of paint had transformed Herb’s daughter’s pet frog into a shocking shade of pink – the color of Greenpeace. He arrived at the station clutching the amphibian, desperate for a solution to the unintended alteration. Elsewher…

12. Venus and the Man
Jan 31, 1981 · 25m · 7.7

The woman who cleans the station implored Venus to speak with her son. He was a large, formidable teenager on the verge of abandoning his studies, and she hoped Venus could persuade him to reconsider.

13. Dr. Fever and Mr. Tide: Part 1
Feb 7, 1981 · 25m · 6.5

Johnny signed the contract with a casual confidence, utterly unaware of the musical shift that awaited him. He was securing a television program, envisioning a showcase of contemporary sounds, but the reality held a distinctly different rhy…

14. Dr. Fever and Mr. Tide: Part 2
Feb 7, 1981 · 25m · 6.5

Johnny signed the contract with a casual confidence, completely oblivious to the musical direction his new television program would take. He hadn't anticipated the vibrant pulse of disco that would soon fill the studio, a sound utterly fore…

15. Ask Jennifer
Feb 14, 1981 · 25m · 6.5

When Herb, slated to host the fledgling call-in advice program, finds himself unexpectedly unable to take the microphone, Jennifer steps in and immediately captivates listeners.

16. I Am Woman
Feb 21, 1981 · 25m · 5.0

The announcement of the Flimm Building’s demolition ignited a campaign spearheaded by Bailey to secure its designation as a Cincinnati landmark. A wave of community support followed, with everyone lending a hand to the cause. This collectiv…

17. Secrets of Dayton Heights
Feb 28, 1981 · 25m · 5.0

Les was denied credentials for the Presidential press conference by the Secret Service, officials citing suspicions of radical associations. The source of this unease stemmed from a hidden past: Les had been raised by someone other than his…

18. Out to Lunch
Mar 14, 1981 · 25m · 5.0

Herb’s frequent three-martini lunches with the advertising agency representative were compounding his errors, and a growing unease suggested his reliance on alcohol as a sales tactic had crossed the line into something more troubling.

19. A Simple Little Wedding
Mar 21, 1981 · 25m · 5.0

Arthur and Carmen Carlson are celebrating twenty-five years of marriage with a vow renewal. They envision an intimate ceremony, but their mother has different plans in mind.

20. Nothing to Fear But...
Mar 28, 1981 · 25m · 5.0

Following the station robbery, a pervasive unease has settled over the city. A sense of apprehension grips the populace, a subtle but undeniable paranoia blooming in the wake of the incident.

21. Til Debt Do Us Part
Apr 5, 1981 · 25m · 5.0

News of his former wife's impending remarriage fills Johnny with a surprising elation – the prospect of relieved alimony payments sparking a celebratory mood. He impulsively invites Bailey on a trip to mark the occasion. However, this initi…

22. Clean Up Radio Everywhere
Apr 12, 1981 · 25m · 7.0

Dr. Bob Halyers, director of Clean Up Radio Broadcasting (CURB), arrived at Mr. Carlson's with a list of songs deemed obscene, requesting the station cease their broadcast.