25 min

S2 · E1 · Dec 22, 1983

Hit the Road, Newdell Episode 1

When Newdell pans a recent segment, Bill pulls rank and wants him fired, so he quits. But there's concern that he might sue, in which case Bill needs to pay him big money to settle the possible lawsuit.

7.8 · You

25 min

S2 · E2 · Jan 5, 1984

Jerry Lewis Week Episode 2

While Jerry Lewis impersonators overrun the studio, Karl is depressed at not being able to stand up to Bill, at least until he discovers and implements a method of exacting revenge.

6.8 · You

25 min

S2 · E3 · Jan 12, 1984

The Interview Episode 3

News reporter LeeAnne Cook spurs the staffers into sharing their true feelings about Bill, who fumes that she is late interviewing him. Bill then invites the staff over to watch the completed interview.

7.9 · You

25 min

S2 · E4 · Jan 19, 1984

Company Ink Episode 4

Karl has news: Wilkinson has sold the station to Hayden Stone, Bill's former boss, who fired him from a previous job after catching him sleeping with Mrs. Stone. Hayden has neither forgiven nor forgotten.

7.4 · You

25 min

S2 · E5 · Jan 26, 1984

Jo Jo's Problem (1) Episode 5

Wendy's collecting money for a long-time boom man retiring due to ill health. Newdell takes steps to move up at WBFL. Meanwhile, Jo Jo's suddenly lashing out for a reason involving her future with Bill.

7.9 · You

25 min

S2 · E6 · Feb 2, 1984

Jo Jo's Problem (2) Episode 6

Finding out that the staff knows about Jo Jo's problem only adds to her frustration. Bill seems happy about the news, then goes on the air and delivers a preachy lecture about the dangers of promiscuity.

8.3 · You

25 min

S2 · E7 · Feb 9, 1984

Miss WBFL Episode 7

Competitors for the Miss WBFL beauty contest include Wendy, Melanie, and local baton twirling champ Sherry Posnick. Tony steps up when Jo Jo refuses to direct the segment and even circulates a petition against it.

7.3 · You

25 min

S2 · E8 · Feb 16, 1984

The Big Freeze Episode 8

Despite strenuous objections from Bill, Karl and Jo Jo, Wendy prepares an hour-long segment on the nuclear-freeze initiative, and Newdell encourages her to use her feminine wiles to make the planned segment come to fruition.

7.5 · You

25 min

S2 · E9 · Feb 23, 1984

The Girl on the Jetty Episode 9

During a cold winter, Karl's wife kicks him out for bringing his work problems home. Compasssionate Jo Jo consoles him by fixing him a fancy home-cooked meal. Romantic sparks fly. Then Bill finds out.

7.5 · You

25 min

S2 · E10 · Mar 1, 1984

Buffalo Bill and the Soviets Episode 10

During an on-air chat with computer gurus, Bill callously accuses his guests of smuggling American computer technology into Communist countries. During a commercial break, they threaten Bill, and his paranoia skyrockets.

8.0 · You

25 min

S2 · E11 · Mar 8, 1984

A Hero Episode 11

Karl is powerless to deal with his rebellious teenage son, who idolizes Bill. So Junior gets a job at the station. Meanwhile, Bill publicly derides a local businessman for selling defective products, and the vendor seeks revenge.

7.5 · You

25 min

S2 · E12 · Mar 15, 1984

The Tap Dancer Episode 12

Bill wants to book the Alexandria Brothers Tap Dancers on the show, but two of them have died. Lone survivor Tom appears, performs, and expires during his big finish. Bill is upset enough to rant about the evils of television.

7.5 · You

25 min

S2 · E13 · Mar 22, 1984

Have Yourself a Very Degrading Christmas Episode 13

Bill refuses to wear a Santa Claus outfit on the Christmas Day segment, until the guesting Brazilian actress changes his mind by offering him a one-night stand if he wears it. Is this Bill's lucky day?

7.4 · You

25 min

S2 · E14 · Mar 29, 1984

Church of the Poisoned Mind Episode 14

After injuring his hand during an on-air martial-arts stunt, Bill accuses his next guest, a Roman Catholic priest raising funds for a youth center, of sexual misconduct, and the audience finally sees Bill's true colors.

7.8 · You

Buffalo Bill

Season 2

Hit the Road, Newdell Episode 1

Jerry Lewis Week Episode 2

The Interview Episode 3

Company Ink Episode 4

Jo Jo's Problem (1) Episode 5

Jo Jo's Problem (2) Episode 6

Miss WBFL Episode 7

The Big Freeze Episode 8

The Girl on the Jetty Episode 9

Buffalo Bill and the Soviets Episode 10

A Hero Episode 11

The Tap Dancer Episode 12

Have Yourself a Very Degrading Christmas Episode 13

Church of the Poisoned Mind Episode 14

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Buffalo Bill

Season 2

Hit the Road, Newdell Episode 1

Jerry Lewis Week Episode 2

The Interview Episode 3

Company Ink Episode 4

Jo Jo's Problem (1) Episode 5

Jo Jo's Problem (2) Episode 6

Miss WBFL Episode 7

The Big Freeze Episode 8

The Girl on the Jetty Episode 9

Buffalo Bill and the Soviets Episode 10

A Hero Episode 11

The Tap Dancer Episode 12

Have Yourself a Very Degrading Christmas Episode 13

Church of the Poisoned Mind Episode 14

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