WKRP in Cincinnati Season 3 Episode 17

Ep 17. Secrets of Dayton Heights

  • February 28, 1981
  • 7.8  (117)

The episode "Secrets of Dayton Heights" from season 3 of WKRP in Cincinnati takes viewers on a journey with the wacky and lovable crew of a radio station in Cincinnati, Ohio. In this particular episode, the team at WKRP is tasked with reading advertisements for a new housing development in Dayton Heights, a suburb of Cincinnati.

As they prepare for the on-air promotional piece, station manager Arthur Carlson and sales manager Herb Tarlek decide to visit the development to get an idea of the lifestyle the residents there experience. However, when they enter the development, they quickly realize that something is amiss.

Soon after arriving, Carlson and Tarlek find themselves drawn into a web of deceit and corruption that threatens to undo everything they've accomplished at WKRP. They discover that the seemingly perfect community of Dayton Heights isn't quite as idyllic as it appears on the surface.

Meanwhile, back at the station, the rest of the WKRP team is also dealing with their own problems. DJ Johnny Caravella is up to his usual mischievous antics, while news director Les Nessman finds himself embroiled in a bizarre competition with a rival station.

As the various plotlines unfold, the WKRP team must navigate a maze of secrets and lies in order to uncover the truth about Dayton Heights. Will they be able to expose the shady dealings going on in the development, or will their investigation be thwarted by the forces aligned against them?

Filled with humor, heart, and plenty of radio shenanigans, "Secrets of Dayton Heights" is a standout episode in a beloved series that remains popular with audiences today. With its mix of quirky characters, witty writing, and memorable moments, WKRP in Cincinnati continues to be a classic example of the best that television can offer.

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Description
  • First Aired
    February 28, 1981
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.8  (117)