Not Necessarily the News: Season 5
Season 5 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Not Necessarily the News Season 4.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 5 Progress Shield
March Edition
Mar 7, 1987
Shake off those winter doldrums with "the fastest and sometimes funniest half-hours on television.
Inside Washington
Jul 2, 1987
When the crew visits Capitol Hill, Frosty Kimelman decides her name has been holding her back, so she goes through a succession of name changes. Also, Pat Robertson, Dr. Robert Sch
October Edition
Oct 1, 1987
Sketches include: Surprise!, Murch's Fried Pieces, This Date in Comedy, Football Wrap-Up, Arm and Hammer Baking Soda & morning Sniglets.
Inside Entertainment
Nov 7, 1987
The crew visits the red carpet to report on the 97th Annual Golden Calf Awards. Also, Dolly Parton and Madonna are interviewed, Helen St. Thomas visits Frankenstein's monster and T