Season 5

E1. Episode 1

E2. Not Necessarily the Year in Review

Dec 20, 1986

The zany news breakers recall the major events of 1984 in this special year-end edition of the hit comedy series. All-new sketches are combines with actual news footage to cast new light on the significant events of the past year.

E3. March Edition

Mar 7, 1987 · 30m

Shake off those winter doldrums with "the fastest and sometimes funniest half-hours on television.

E4. Episode 4

E5. Not Necessarily the Media

Jul 7, 1984 · 30m

Grabbing the torch and running with it, the Not Necessarily the News team aims it's zingers at the '84 Olympics, the training, competition and even the L.A. traffic.

E6. Episode 6

E7. Inside Washington

Jul 2, 1987 · 30m

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 Schuller, Rev. Jerry Falwell, and Father Guido Sarducci square off; Jesse Helms discusses a crackdown on pornography; Nancy Reagan talks about stepdaughter Maureen; plus Ronald Reagan stands by for an interview with Bob Charles.

E8. Episode 8

E9. Episode 9

E10. 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.

E11. Inside Entertainment

Nov 7, 1987 · 30m

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 The Wolf Man at a retirement home, Don King presents new sniglets, and former child star Jay North goes on a rampage.

E12. Episode 12

E13. Year in Review

30m