The Newsroom, The Blackout Part II: Mock Debate
Season 1, Episode 9
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Having survived the fallout from a meltdown, news anchor Will McAvoy returns to work to find big changes have been made to the News Night team.
News Night 2.0While Mac asserts her authority over the new incarnation of News Night, a secret gets out.
The 112th CongressThe team's new approach to News Night angers CEO Leona Lansing (Jane Fonda) who threatens Will's job. Meanwhile, Jim and Maggie grow closer.
I'll Try To Fix YouA New Year's Eve confrontation lands Will in the tabloids. Meanwhile, the team's restraint is rewarded during a breaking news story.
AmenWhile reporting on an uprising in Egypt, the News Night team learns of a teachers' protest in Wisconsin and must hustle to secure coverage of both.
BulliesWill's insomnia forces him to keep a long-standing therapy appointment, while Sloan puts her career in jeopardy when she stands in for Elliott.
5/1The staff's anniversary party is cut short when they learn the president is to make an impromptu nationwide address on a matter of national security.
The Blackout Part I: Tragedy PornWill and Mac are forced to abandon their principles in order to boost ratings and land coverage of a Republican debate.
The Blackout Part II: Mock DebateThe team stages a mock debate for a pair of Republican Party officials, while Neal goes undercover as an internet troll.
The Greater FoolThe debut season of Aaron Sorkin's drama concludes as a damning revelation looks set to jeopardise Will's future at ACN.
Show more- About this episode
- The team stages a mock debate for a pair of Republican Party officials, while Neal goes undercover as an internet troll.
- CastJeff Daniels, Emily Mortimer, John Gallagher Jr.
- GenreDrama
- Seasons3
- StudioSky Atlantic