Ep 4. Bad Risk

In the season 2 episode 4 of WKRP in Cincinnati titled "Bad Risk", the employees of WKRP must deal with the consequences of a high-risk investment. After Les Nessman's (Richard Sanders) uncle passes away and leaves him an inheritance, Les becomes convinced that investing in a risky stock will yield big returns. Despite objections from his coworkers, Les puts all of the inheritance money into the stock.

As the stock plummets, Les becomes increasingly panicked and desperate. He tries to convince his coworkers to invest in the stock as well, but they are all hesitant after seeing what happened to Les's investment. Meanwhile, the rest of the WKRP staff is dealing with other issues. Bailey (Jan Smithers) is having problems with her landlord and Andy (Gary Sandy) is having trouble with his romantic life.

Amidst all of these personal and professional struggles, the employees of WKRP are forced to come together to find a solution to the company's financial woes. They must figure out how to cut costs and find alternative sources of revenue before it's too late.

Throughout the episode, tensions run high as the staff grapples with the fallout of Les's bad investment. There are arguments, tears, and even a little bit of humor to break up the tension. Ultimately, the WKRP team comes together to save the company from financial ruin. The episode ends on a hopeful note, with the employees making plans to move forward and come up with new ideas to keep the radio station afloat.

"Bad Risk" is a classic WKRP episode that showcases the strengths of the show's ensemble cast. Each character is given a chance to shine and contribute to the main plotline, creating a well-rounded and engaging hour of television. With its mix of drama, comedy, and heart, "Bad Risk" is a great example of the kind of storytelling that made WKRP in Cincinnati such a beloved show during its heyday.