WKRP in Cincinnati 1978
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What is WKRP in Cincinnati?
WKRP in Cincinnati is an American situation‑comedy television series that premiered in 1978. The show follows the misadventures of the staff of a struggling fictional radio station in Cincinnati after the station changes its format from sedate music to a top‑40 rock “n” roll playlist.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1978
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 90
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 18, 1978
- Last aired
- Apr 21, 1982
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- CBS
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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Overview
WKRP in Cincinnati is an American situation‑comedy television series that premiered in 1978. The show follows the misadventures of the staff of a struggling fictional radio station in Cincinnati after the station changes its format from sedate music to a top‑40 rock “n” roll playlist. The new programming director, Andy Travis, is tasked with revitalizing the station and brings in
Should you watch it?
“A struggling Cincinnati radio station attempts a chaotic transition to a top-40 rock format.”
- ensemble cast
- humorous character dynamics
- depicts a struggling business environment
Watch it if you enjoy workplace comedies centered on an eccentric group of radio station employees.
The series is rated TV-PG and focuses on the comedic misadventures of a radio station staff.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Pilot (1) Sep 18, 1978
- E2 Pilot (2) Sep 25, 1978
- E3 Les On a Ledge Oct 2, 1978
- E4 Hoodlum Rock Oct 9, 1978
- E5 Hold-Up Oct 16, 1978
- E6 Bailey's Show Oct 23, 1978
- E7 Turkeys Away Oct 30, 1978
- E8 Love Returns Nov 6, 1978
- E9 Mama's Review Jan 15, 1979
- E10 A Date With Jennifer Jan 22, 1979
- E11 The Contest Nobody Could Win Jan 29, 1979
- E12 Tornado Feb 5, 1979
- E13 Goodbye, Johnny Feb 19, 1979
- E14 Johnny Comes Back Feb 26, 1979
- E15 Never Leave Me, Lucille Mar 5, 1979
- E16 I Want to Keep My Baby Mar 12, 1979
- E17 A Commercial Break Mar 26, 1979
- E18 Who is Gordon Sims? Apr 2, 1979
- E19 I Do, I Do... For Now Apr 23, 1979
- E20 Young Master Carlson Apr 30, 1979
- E21 Fish Story May 28, 1979
- E22 Preacher Jun 4, 1979
Season 2 · 24 episodes
- E1 For Love or Money (1) Sep 17, 1979
- E2 For Love or Money (2) Sep 24, 1979
- E3 Baseball Oct 15, 1979
- E4 Bad Risk Oct 22, 1979
- E5 Jennifer Falls in Love Oct 22, 1979
- E6 Carlson for President Nov 5, 1979
- E7 Mike Fright Nov 12, 1979
- E8 The Patter of Little Feet Nov 26, 1979
- E9 Baby, If You've Ever Wondered Dec 3, 1979
- E10 Bailey's Big Break Dec 10, 1979
- E11 Jennifer's Home for Christmas Dec 17, 1979
- E12 Sparky Dec 24, 1979
- E13 God Talks to Johnny Dec 31, 1979
- E14 A Family Affair Jan 7, 1980
- E15 Herb's Dad Jan 14, 1980
- E16 Put Up or Shut Up Jan 21, 1980
- E17 The Americanization of Ivan Jan 28, 1980
- E18 Les' Groupie Feb 4, 1980
- E19 In Concert Feb 11, 1980
- E20 The Doctor's Daughter Feb 18, 1980
- E21 Filthy Pictures (1) Mar 3, 1980
- E22 Filthy Pictures (2) Mar 3, 1980
- E23 Venus Rising Mar 10, 1980
- E24 Most Improved Station Mar 31, 1980
Season 3 · 22 episodes
- E1 The Airplane Show Nov 1, 1980
- E2 Jennifer Moves Nov 8, 1980
- E3 Real Families Nov 15, 1980
- E4 The Baby Nov 22, 1980
- E5 Hotel Oceanview Nov 29, 1980
- E6 A Mile in My Shoes Dec 6, 1980
- E7 Bah, Humbug Dec 20, 1980
- E8 Baby, It's Cold Inside Jan 3, 1981
- E9 The Painting Jan 10, 1981
- E10 Daydreams Jan 17, 1981
- E11 Frog Story Jan 24, 1981
- E12 Venus and the Man Jan 31, 1981
- E13 Dr. Fever and Mr. Tide: Part 1 Feb 7, 1981
- E14 Dr. Fever and Mr. Tide: Part 2 Feb 7, 1981
- E15 Ask Jennifer Feb 14, 1981
- E16 I Am Woman Feb 21, 1981
- E17 Secrets of Dayton Heights Feb 28, 1981
- E18 Out to Lunch Mar 14, 1981
- E19 A Simple Little Wedding Mar 21, 1981
- E20 Nothing to Fear But... Mar 28, 1981
- E21 Til Debt Do Us Part Apr 5, 1981
- E22 Clean Up Radio Everywhere Apr 12, 1981
Season 4 · 22 episodes
- E1 An Explosive Affair (Part 1) Oct 7, 1981
- E2 An Explosive Affair (Part 2) Oct 14, 1981
- E3 The Union Oct 21, 1981
- E4 Rumors Oct 28, 1981
- E5 Straight from the Heart Nov 4, 1981
- E6 Who's on First? Nov 11, 1981
- E7 Three Days of the Condo Nov 18, 1981
- E8 Jennifer and the Will Dec 2, 1981
- E9 The Consultant Dec 30, 1981
- E10 Love, Exciting and New Jan 6, 1982
- E11 You Can't Go Out of Town Again Jan 13, 1982
- E12 Pills Jan 20, 1982
- E13 Changes Jan 27, 1982
- E14 Jennifer and Johnny's Charity Feb 3, 1982
- E15 I'll Take Romance Feb 17, 1982
- E16 Circumstantial Evidence Feb 24, 1982
- E17 Fire Mar 17, 1982
- E18 Dear Liar Mar 24, 1982
- E19 The Creation of Venus Mar 31, 1982
- E20 The Impossible Dream Apr 7, 1982
- E21 To Err is Human Apr 14, 1982
- E22 Up and Down the Dial Apr 21, 1982
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of the show?
The series follows the staff of a struggling Cincinnati radio station that switches to a rock format.
Who created the series?
The series was created by Hugh Wilson.
When did the show air?
The series originally aired on CBS from September 18, 1978, to April 21, 1982.
Who owns the radio station?
The station is owned by the domineering mother of station manager Arthur Carlson.
What kind of music does the station play?
The station switches from sedate music to top-40 rock 'n' roll.