The Newsroom

8.6
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A newsroom undergoes some changes in its workings and morals as a new team is brought in, bringing unexpected results for its existing news anchor.
  • 57min
  • Seasons: 3
  • Episodes: 25
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The Newsroom

season 2

serie United States 2012 - 2014

Episode rating

Season 2
8.0
E1
8.0
E2
8.0
E3
8.3
E4
8.2
E5
8.0
E6
9.1
E7
8.5
E8
9.0
E9

Cast of season 2

In order of relevance in the season

Episodes of season 29

  • 8
    /10

    First Thing We Do, Let's Kill All the Lawyers
    episode S2.E1 july 2013
    A lawyer interviews Will McAvoy about an institutional failure at ACN related to a news story that has been proved inaccurate.
  • 8
    /10

    The Genoa Tip
    episode S2.E2 july 2013
    After running with what the team believes is an accurate tip backfires, delivering a heavy blow to their credibility.
  • 8
    /10

    Willie Pete
    episode S2.E3 july 2013
    Will discovers that someone has leaked information to Nina Howard, the Genoa team uncovers more leads in the story, and Maggie prepares for the Uganda trip. Meanwhile, Jim takes a stand against Romney's press team.
  • 8.3
    /10

    Unintended Consequences
    episode S2.E4 august 2013
    October 3, 2011: When Will's interview with Shelly of OWS goes horribly wrong, the Genoa team are at risk of losing a potentially valuable lead. Recounting her trip in Uganda to Rebecca Halliday, Maggie relives the experience. Jim's frustrations with the Romney campaign continue.
  • 8.2
    /10

    News Night with Will McAvoy
    episode S2.E5 august 2013
    March 16, 2012: As fighting erupts in Syria and investigations into the killing of Trayvon Martin begin, Will receives a surprise phone call from his father. Meanwhile, pictures of Sloan posing naked appear on the web and Jim believes Maggie's performance at work is being affected by her time in Uganda.
  • 8
    /10

    One Step Too Many
    episode S2.E6 august 2013
    Will makes an appearance on an ACN morning show. Jim meets old friends and foes when Hallie comes to visit. The ACN staff interview a general with knowledge of Operation Genoa, but Jerry's handling of the interview may prove costly.
  • 9.1
    /10

    Red Team III
    episode S2.E7 august 2013
    In the aftermath of ACN's Operation Genoa report, the staff who put it together face some serious blowback, not just when the government responds but also when the sources' credibility comes into question.
  • 8.5
    /10

    Election Night: Part I
    episode S2.E8 september 2013
    On the night of the 2012 presidential election, Maggie and Don chase a story, Sloan and Mac ask Neal for a favor, Don learns that Jerry has a lawsuit in store for him too, and Will and Mac's personal differences return.
  • 9
    /10

    Election Night: Part II
    episode S2.E9 september 2013
    As coverage of Election Night 2012 continues, the staff has to decide on which breaking story to pursue. Leona decides to let Reese decide. Mac and Will's situation heads closer to the edge. And Sloan finds her anonymous bidder.