1. Pilot  

First aired: 9/22/1998    Production Code: N-301

Casey, one of the co-anchors of Sports Night, a TV sports 11pm news show for CSC, the "#3 sports network", has a problem attitude, both on and off screen, as a result of his recent divorce. Casey, one of the co-anchors of Sports Night, a TV sports 11pm news show for CSC, the "#3 sports network", has a problem attitude, both on and off screen, as a result of his recent divorce. Dan, his co-anchor, tries to get him out of his haze while J.J. and the network brass begin to get vocal about his need to shape up or hit the road. Dana, his producer, ardently defends him, even while she tries to get him to shape up before they override her shielding of him. At the same time Casey himself is thinking about quitting sports, citing the moral decay he's seen on the job, despite Dan's observation that he'd only be doing it for the wrong reasons. Dana also hires a new associate producer -- high strung but brilliant Jeremy Goodwin. In the end, a unique sporting event rekindles Casey's fire and all is well.

2. The Apology  

First aired: 9/29/1998    Production Code: N-302

Dan is misunderstood on his opinion over marijuana and the law. When Luther Sachs reads this, he demands an on-air apology; Isaac seconds it, as does Dana. But no one will answer as to whom he should be apologizing to. Casey worries about why he is not considered "cool" like Dan is. Dan is stalked by one of the CSC fitness show stars.

3. The Hungry and the Hunted  

First aired: 10/6/1998    Production Code: N-303

Jeremy gets the "call" -- His first field production assignment. Unfortunately, it's for CSC's sport hunting show, and he has a problem with modern "sport" hunting with high powered weapons being "sport" of any kind.. Natalie tries to orchestrate romance between Casey and Dana, during one of Chairman Luther Sach's dinner parties., which does kindle Casey's interest but unfortunately, Dana apparently already has a new boyfriend named Gordon, who was at the party

4. Intellectual Property  

First aired: 10/13/1998    Production Code: N-304

Casey spins out of control, due to jealousy when Dana starts seriously dating Gordon. He swats flies that no one else can see, kicks fire hydrants and other odd behavior. Dana, Natalie, and Jeremy wonder where all their "good" ideas went and CSC has to pay royalties after Dan sings Casey "Happy Birthday" on the air.

5. Mary Pat Shelby  

First aired: 10/20/1998    Production Code: N-305

Dana is excited to be getting a notorious football player, Christian Patrick on the show. The staff is not when his lawyers force them to not mention the ex-girlfriend he badly abused, Mary Pat Shelby. When Natalie goes to pre interview him, he assaults her. Dana's decision about whether to break the story is a difficult one, and it is not the same as Dan and Casey's. Also Dan wrestles with whether or not to get a goatee and Dana is made aware of her lack of comic ability.

6. The Head Coach, Dinner and the Morning Mail  

First aired: 10/27/1998    Production Code: N-306

This episodes title represents it three main themes. "The Head Coach" involves Casey's harsh treatment on a coach's bad decision. "The Diner" is about Jeremy's major decision about where to take Natalie on their first date. And the morning mail is about the hate mail Natalie receives after the events of last week's episode.

7. Dear Louise  

First aired: 11/10/1998    Production Code: N-307

Jeremy writes a letter to his deaf sister about his new job at Sports Night, in a summary introduction for people just picking up the show. In it he describes the last few days there, including Dan's writer's block and a story about the carjacking, beating, and death of an 80-year-old Negro League ball player, Archibald Russell, who is known to Isaac. He also talks about his interest in Natalie, who, as everyone but he can see, is crazy about him.

Also: Isaac's mad that his daughter is dating a Republican and Casey tries to annoy Gordon, Dana's new boyfriend, who clearly can hold his own with Casey.

8. Thespis  

First aired: 11/17/1998    Production Code: N-309

November 23rd marks the birthday of Thespis, the Greek God of Theater. A legend states that on his birthday he has been known to haunt live productions, and for the first half-hour of it, Sports Night is targeted. This date also is the anniversary of Dan and Casey's first broadcast, and Casey can't remember. Issac worries over his expecting daughter, and Dana worries about making Thanksgiving for her mother.

9. The Quality of Mercury at 29K  

First aired: 12/1/1998    Production Code: N-308

The team broadcasts an Everest climb. Jeremy realizes he's got something to live for -- Natalie. Casey searches for food, as Dan searches for a charity to give to. Dana takes her niece to see "The Lion King", and discovers a love of the theater.

10. Shoe Money Tonight  

First aired: 12/8/1998    Production Code: N-310

It's snowing in Pittsburgh so, the anchors of the 2 AM West Coast Update are stuck and the staff have to stay to do the show. Instead of going to Atlantic City, Dan and Casey and the staff have a poker tournament. Natalie is angry with Jeremy because he skipped an outing with her to go play tennis with an old girlfriend who is now an actress. Casey approves a rundown from the 2AM producer, Sally without consulting Dana, making her feel very angry and unappreciated. Isaac is shrinking.

11. The Six Southern Gentlemen of Tennessee  

First aired: 12/15/1998    Production Code: N-311

A southern African American football player and five other students refuse to play at a Tennessee college where the Confederate flag is hung. Luther Sachs the owner of CSC and alumnus of the college sides with the college, but Isaac disagrees and says so on the show. Casey goes on "The View" and takes credit for his wardrobe, which he doesn't deserve and this leads Dan and another staffer to teach him that the show is a team.

12. Smoky  

First aired: 1/5/1999    Production Code: N-313

Certain employees try to position themselves for a promotion when rumors of Isaac's leaving start to circulate.

13. Small Town  

First aired: 1/12/1999    Production Code: N-314

It's Dana and Casey's night off, and neither wants to take it. They decide to double date, Dana with Gordon and Casey with Lisa a lawyer who's on a blind date. Natalie is left to produce the show for the first time, and has to handle an 11th hour trade, which in its chaos, Isaac and Jeremy question her authority. Casey's replacement is Bobbi Bernstein a psychotic woman who thinks that Dan slept with her in Spain and never called.

14. Rebecca  

First aired: 1/26/1999    Production Code: N-315

Rumors spread about Isaac's job status when the Wall Street Journal reports the recent trouble between Luther Sachs and Sports Night. J.J. begs Isaac to let him forward messages to Luther instead of Isaac doing it himself. This leads Isaac to realize that J.J. is the only one to gain if there is turmoil between the show and company. Maybe J.J. is starting trouble? Dana is nervous that Gordon is going to dump her because she is so preoccupied with work. Dan feels he should apologize for not calling Rebecca after he met her in the elevator. She doesn't remember him, though.

15. Dana and the Deep Blue Sea  

First aired: 2/9/1999    Production Code: N-316

Having been rebuffed by Rebecca, Dan turns to Casey for help in dating her. Casey, still wrestling with his feelings for Dana, refuses. Next Dan turns to Jeremy in his efforts to be "more than friends" with Rebecca. Meanwhile, Dana agrees to go snorkeling with Gordon even though she is terrified of fish. Casey: "Sometimes you just stand there -- hip-deep in pie." Rebecca [to Jeremy]: "Is everyone who works on your show deranged?"

16. Sally  

First aired: 2/23/1999    Production Code: N-312

When Casey has a one-night stand and does not tell anyone, the entire staff, led by Dan, prods him for details. After Gordon cancels a date with Dana, she questions the status and future of their relationship. Jewish Jeremy, panics when he is set to visit Natalie's parents for a Catholic holiday, he knows nothing of.

17. How Are Things in Glocca Morra?  

First aired: 3/9/1999    Production Code: N-317

A televised tennis match heads into overtime, delaying the start of Sports Night and forcing Dana to choose between canceling a date with Gordon and handing the show over to Sally. Meanwhile, Jeremy uses the delay to write to Louise; and Dan's charms are beginning to work on Rebecca.

18. The Sword of Orion  

First aired: 3/23/1999    Production Code: N-318

Hit hard by the news of his parents' impending divorce, Jeremy pushes himself to solve the mystery of a yachting disaster. This will be his first feature length story. Meanwhile, romance is in the air when Rebecca agrees to watch a baseball game with Dan.

19. Eli's Coming  

First aired: 3/30/1999    Production Code: N-319

Dan's day is not shaping up to be a good one as Bobbi Bernstein returns to the broadcast, and he discovers Rebecca's husband hasn't quite reached "ex" status. Meanwhile, Casey and Dana's bickering escalates until news that Isaac has suffered a stroke reaches the staff.

20. Ordnance Tactics  

First aired: 4/6/1999    Production Code: N-320

Isaac's in the hospital, the network brass is all over Dana, Jeremy wants to break up with Natalie, Rebecca may go back to her husband and Casey continues to see Sally -- something's bound to explode -- let's hope it's not a bomb in the building!

21. Ten Wickets  

First aired: 4/13/1999    Production Code: N-321

Jeremy can't figure out how to report a great story no-one understands. Natalie doesn't accept Jeremy's attempts to break up with her. Rebecca gives Dan her decision. Dana starts losing things and Casey doesn't want to stop the Jerry Falwell jokes.

22. Napoleon's Battle Plan  

First aired: 4/27/1999    Production Code: N-322

Gordon has proposed to Dana, and Casey is seething, but tells Dan he plans to "take the high road' and follow Napoleon's Battle Plan: Show up and see what happens next. Dan reminds Casey that Napoleon lost at Waterloo and died in exile, and announces his intention to "step in".

So Dan tells Natalie about Gordon's fling with Sally. Natalie runs straight to Dana, who confronts Gordon who, in turn, tells Dana about Casey's fling with Sally. Then Dana confronts Sally, who reveals she has been sleeping with Casey for months. Confused? You won't be on the tonight's episode of . . . oh wait, that's another show!

23. What Kind of Day Has it Been  

First aired: 5/4/1999    Production Code: N-323

Season One Finale.

Gordon has an announcement for Dana. Dan helps Casey and his son Charlie with a problem. Dana has a big new camera and she's threatening to use it. Isaac's back!