The Newsroom, The Blackout Part I: Tragedy Porn
Season 1, Episode 8
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15In the series premiere, cable-news anchor Will McAvoy gets a new executive producer, a staff overhaul, and a breaking-news challenge.
News Night 2.0Mac asserts her control of the News Night rundown; Jim takes a fall for Maggie; a breakup secret gets out.
The 112th Congress15Will's new approach rankles CEO Leona Lansing.
I'll Try to Fix You15A New Year's Eve confrontation lands Will in the tabloids; restraint is rewarded during a breaking story.
Amen15The 'News Night' team finds parallels between the Egyptian uprising and a teacher protest in Wisconsin.
Bullies15Will keeps a long-standing therapy appointment; Sloan pushes too hard during the Japanese nuclear crisis.
5/115The staff's anniversary party is cut short when they learn the President will be making an impromptu national address.
The Blackout Part I: Tragedy Porn15Will and Mac are forced to abandon their principles in order to boost ratings and land a Republican debate.
The Blackout Part II: Mock Debate15Will and the staff stage a mock debate for a pair of Republican Party officials.
The Greater Fool15Season One Finale. Will's future at ACN is jeopardised by a damning revelation; Jim and Maggie reach a crossroad.
Show more- About this episode
- Will and Mac are forced to abandon their principles in order to boost ratings and land a Republican debate.
- 15HD
- CastJeff Daniels, Emily Mortimer, John Gallagher Jr.
- GenreDrama
- Seasons3
- ChannelHBOMax
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