The Naked Truth

The Naked Truth centers on Nora Wilde, a young journalist who finds herself working at a sensational tabloid and adjusting to the chaotic rhythm of a news office that thrives on scandal. The series tracks her interactions with an eclectic staff, including the sharp-edged publisher Camilla Dane and a rotating cast of colleagues, as they juggle outrageous assignments, tight deadlines, and office rivalries. Tone leans into workplace comedy, with episodes built around editorial snafus, eccentric sources, and the gap between newsroom ambition and ethical compromise. The show stays focused on character-driven humor rather than big plot twists, letting relationships and everyday mishaps generate the laughs.

Created by Chris Thompson, the series premiered in 1995, airing on ABC before moving to NBC where it continued through 1998, and it starred Téa Leoni and Holland Taylor among others.

The series did not attract significant awards attention during its run and wasn't a frequent presence in major Emmys or Golden Globes coverage, though cast performances were often singled out in reviews.

Among 1990s sitcoms, The Naked Truth has a modest legacy as an early breakout vehicle for Téa Leoni and as a workplace comedy that leaned into media satire. It helped establish the template for later shows centered on female leads in newsroom settings, and it still gets mentioned by fans who enjoy short-lived network comedies from that era.

Critics gave the show mixed to positive responses, reflected in modest audience ratings and a vote average around 6.4/10 from a small sample. Its recurring themes include ambition, the ethics of tabloid journalism, and the messiness of professional relationships, all handled with a comedic edge that favors witty banter and situational embarrassment over melodrama.