LateLine - Episode Guide

In the pilot episode, correspondent Al Freundlich thinks he's going to inherit the job of anchor.

Speculation runs rampant that Freundlich is the author of a steamy novel set within the world of TV news; Pearce feels threatened by an articulate kid.

Freundlich is hospitalized with the flu, which turns out to be fortuitous; Pearce is obsessed about the guy Gale's dating.

Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich and Rep. Dick Gephardt are among those paying tribute to Buddy Hackett, who, it's reported, has passed away.

Pearce reluctantly befriends Al because he wants the correspondent's ticket to a dinner at which Julia Roberts is a guest.

In exchange for free legal advice, Vic books his pricey divorce lawyer---who's also a friend of Pearce---on the show.

Pearce becomes convinced that he's a natural comedian after taping some mock news-bulletin promos for "Late Night with Conan O'Brien.

Freundlich and Karp go to jail after refusing to reveal the source of a story about a corrupt defense contractor.

Raji accepts an offer from a dictator's son---an old college pal---to become the "minister of television" for a country in Africa. Meanwhile, a visitor develops a crush on Al.

Al and Raji go undercover for a sting operation against illegal gun dealers; Gale learns some embarrassing information while taking care of Vic's daughter.

When one of Pearce's beauty-queen girlfriends finds out that he's two-timing her, she sleeps with Raji to make Pearce jealous.

Gale talks Karp into going on his first date since getting divorced, and letting her be executive producer.

Al gets a cameo in a $100 million disaster movie and proceeds to drive director Rob Reiner nuts by changing the script and convincing cast members to revolt.

Gale persuades the leader of a conservative Christian coalition to appear on the show, unaware that Karp has set him up for an ambush.

Pearce feels threatened when Mona begins a new relationship with a wealthy man.

Pearce convinces Karp to hire a European beauty, but his dreams of romance with her fade fast when she falls instead for Karp.

Gale accidentally kills Pearce's horse, sending him into a state of deep denial.

Handsome newcomer Ken Pruitt has his eye on Pearce's anchor chair.