Season 5

01 Bill Moves On Episode 123rd September 1998 The news crew copes with the loss of their good friend, Bill, after he dies of a heart attack. 02 Meet The Max Louis Episode 27th October 1998 Jon Lovitz joins the cast as Max Louis, hired because of a connection to Bill. The idea of "Y2K" wreaks havoc at the office. 03 Lucky Burger Episode 314th October 1998 It comes out that Max doctored his resume; Lisa goes undercover at a restaurant. 04 Noise Episode 421st October 1998 Dave learns he has high blood pressure, causing Joe to install a sound machine. Matthew becomes motherly toward Max, after a conversation with Beth. 05 Flowers for Matthew Episode 528th October 1998 Joe creates a "smart drink" with extreme results; Lisa becomes Max's confidante. 06 Jail Episode 64th November 1998 After a case of mistaken identity, Jimmy is sent to jail. His vice president, Johnny, takes over. 07 The Lam Episode 711th November 1998 Lisa admits her attraction to Johnny; Dave must exploit their relationship to protect Jimmy. 08 Clash of the Titans Episode 824th November 1998 Jimmy is freed from prison, only to realize that Johnny has stolen his empire. 09 Boston Episode 99th December 1998 Dave tries to tape a message for students at his alma mater; Lisa tries to cure her speech impediment. 10 Spooky Rapping Crypt Episode 1015th December 1998 Beth wants to start profit-sharing; Matthew thinks of abuse after undergoing hypnosis. 11 Stinkbutt Episode 115th January 1999 Dave fights to hang Joe and Beth's strange painting in the lobby; Matthew starts dressing like Lisa. 12 Apartment Episode 1212th January 1999 Dave and Lisa fight for an apartment, which Max decides he wants; Joe and Beth "fix up" the show's website. 13 Towers Episode 132nd February 1999 Matthew's 30th birthday causes him to adopt the persona of an 18 year old. Lisa protests Jimmy's plan to build a 200 story skyscraper. 14 Hair Episode 149th February 1999 Jimmy's fear of hippies causes him to blow a big deal; Max and Beth spoil Lisa's dog. 15 Assistant Episode 1516th February 1999 Lisa's new assistant turns Joe and Dave into rivals; Max complains about the lack of sofa in the men's room. 16 Wino Episode 1623rd February 1999 The formerly evil Johnny Johnson returns to the station, now a homeless wino, to claim Lisa's hand in marriage. Lisa finds it hard to resist Johnny... despite his noxious odor. 17 Wedding Episode 172nd March 1999 Lisa gets married to Johnny, despite Dave's attempt to talk her out of it. 18 Ploy Episode 189th March 1999 Max pretends to quit to hopefully get Beth to beg him to stay. When the ploy fails, Dave has to swallow his pride to get Max back. Lisa's new hyphenated last name, Miller-Johnson, irks both Joe and Matthew. 19 Padded Suit Episode 1913th April 1999 Dave vents aggression on the staff, threatening to fire someone. Matthew wears a padded suit to learn Joe's karate-like martial art, Joe-jitsu. Mr. James leads a crusade against Mother's Day. 20 Freaky Friday Episode 2020th April 1999 Jimmy and Matthew switch places for a day, with life altering results. Dave bans Max from the breakroom. 21 Retirement Episode 2127th April 1999 Mr. James announces that he's selling the station and retiring to New Hampshire. Dave believes it's a ploy. Lisa organizes a retirement party to convince Mr. James to stay. 22 New Hampshire Episode 224th May 1999 Jimmy returns to finalize the sale of the station and tries to persuade one staff member to relocate to New Hampshire with him.