The Newsroom - Season 1

The Newsroom - Season 1

Season 1

Network
Episodes10
DatesJuni 24, 2012 - Aug. 26, 2012
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Episodes

We Just Decided To
Season 1Episode 160 min

We Just Decided To

Popular "News Night" anchor Will McAvoy returns to work at a cable-news network after a public meltdown to find most of his staff has jumped ship, but new hires help steer the show when news of a catastrophe breaks in the spring of 2010.

Juni 24, 2012
News Night 2.0
Season 1Episode 260 min

News Night 2.0

MacKenzie takes charge of the revamped "News Night" and lobbies economist Sloan Sabbith to file a nightly financial report. Meanwhile, Jim takes responsibility for Maggie's mistake; Charlie puts a halt to Reese's meetings with Will; and a confidential breakup story is a secret no more.

Juli 1, 2012
The 112th Congress
Season 1Episode 360 min

The 112th Congress

Will's apology for the lack of integrity in newscasts sets off constant critiques of the Tea Party before the November 2010 midterm elections, but draws the ire of network executives and Atlantis World Media CEO, Leona Lansing. Meanwhile, Don confronts Elliot about his analytical skills; Jim helps Maggie during a panic attack; and Mac is unnerved by Will's endless parade of romantic conquests.

Juli 8, 2012
I'll Try to Fix You
Season 1Episode 460 min

I'll Try to Fix You

Will becomes tabloid fodder after a confrontation with a gossip columnist on New Year's Eve, which threatens to undermine his credibility on a current news investigation. Meanwhile, Don urges Maggie to set Jim up on a date with her roommate; Mac's boyfriend pitches a story about the government's inability to prosecute financial crimes; and Neal tries out his Bigfoot theory on anyone who will listen.

Juli 15, 2012
Amen
Season 1Episode 560 min

Amen

News of unrest in Wisconsin in February 2011 in response to the governor's call for budget cuts bubbles up during coverage of the ousting of President Mubarak in Egypt, and Neal finds someone who can provide updates from Cairo as the staff strive to give equal attention to both uprisings.

Juli 22, 2012
Bullies
Season 1Episode 660 min

Bullies

Sloan subs for Elliot during the Japanese nuclear crisis following the March 2011 earthquake, but her harsh questioning of a Tokyo power-company representative could damage her credibility. Meanwhile, Will has a bout of insomnia that leads him to therapy, and he learns a lesson about bullying after his rude behavior in an interview.

Juli 29, 2012
5/1
Season 1Episode 760 min

5/1

Charlie gets an anonymous tip about an important development that will be the subject of a televised speech by the president, prompting the "News Night" staff to switch gears from their one-year anniversary party back to the newsroom while wondering what the story could be.

Aug. 5, 2012
The Blackout, Part 1: Tragedy Porn
Season 1Episode 860 min

The Blackout, Part 1: Tragedy Porn

The ratings for "News Night" plummet after it downplays a pair of sensational stories, and Will and Mac must find a way to lure back enough viewers to justify the network's quest to air a Republican debate. Meanwhile, Will considers writers for an all-access profile; Sloan is disappointed by the lack of coverage of an important financial story; and Charlie learns a National Security Agency whistle-blower's identity.

Aug. 12, 2012
The Blackout, Part 2: Mock Debate
Season 1Episode 960 min

The Blackout, Part 2: Mock Debate

The "News Night" staff host a mock debate for two Republican Party officials; a power outage energizes Mac's thought process; Charlie evaluates an intelligence-agency insider's reliability; Lisa does an on-air interview; Neal poses as an Internet troll.

Aug. 19, 2012
The Greater Fool
Season 1Episode 1060 min

The Greater Fool

Mac is shaken by a potentially devastating revelation from gossip columnist Nina Howard. Meanwhile, Sloan mulls a new job opportunity; Neal's Internet alias could prevent a catastrophe; and Will, Mac, and Charlie confront Leona and Reese during a volatile lunch meeting.

Aug. 26, 2012

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