The Newsroom (2012)

Season 1

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A high-profile team of journalists comes together to push the limit to delivering all of the news that changes the world. Despite other news networks trying to figure out how they do it, they all have their adventures and dilemmas of life to deal with.

Where to Watch Season 1

10 Episodes

We Just Decided To
E1
We Just Decided To"News Night" anchor Will McAvoy returns to work 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.
News Night 2.0
E2
News Night 2.0MacKenzie wants an economist to give a nightly financial report on "News Night". Jim covers for Maggie's mistake; Charlie ends Reese's meetings with Will, and a breakup story is a secret no more.
The 112th Congress
E3
The 112th CongressTea Party critiques draw the ire of network executives and CEO Leona Lansing. 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.
I'll Try to Fix You
E4
I'll Try to Fix YouWill's mission attracts a tabloid's attention; Wade has information about the government's fight against white-collar crime; Maggie finds a date for Jim, and Sloan has trouble being a matchmaker.
Amen
E5
AmenNeal finds someone who can provide updates from Cairo as the staff strive to give equal attention to uprisings there and in Wisconson.
Bullies
E6
BulliesSloan harshly questions a Tokyo power-company representative during the Japanese earthquake nuclear crisis; Will learns a lesson about bullying after his rude behavior in an interview.
5/1
E7
5/1An anonymous source gives details on an imminent story of national importance. When the President calls a televised speech that night, the 2.0 staff cuts short its 1-year anniversary party and rushes back to the newsroom.
The Blackout Part I: Tragedy Porn
E8
The Blackout Part I: Tragedy PornWill and Mac abandon principles when ratings plummet; Sloan is irked by her lack of screen time; Charlie discovers a whistleblower's identity.
The Blackout Part II: Mock Debate
E9
The Blackout Part II: Mock DebateThe staff stages a mock debate; Mac has an epiphany; Lisa goes off-script during an interview; Neal goes under cover.
The Greater Fool
E10
The Greater FoolNina surprises Mac; Sloan considers a job offer; Neal smokes out a threat; Will, Mac and Charlie face off against Leona and Reese.