About this series
A behind-the-scenes look at the people who make a nightly cable-news program. Focusing on a network anchor, his new executive producer, the newsroom staff and their boss, the series tracks their quixotic mission to do the news well in the face of corporate and commercial obstacles-not to mention their own personal entanglements.
Quick facts
First aired
2012
Seasons
3
Episodes
25
TMDB Rating
⭐ 8.1/10
Votes
725
Genre
Drama
Status
Ended
Network
HBO
Creator
Language
EN
Seasons & Episodes
S01E01
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 brea…
S01E02
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…
S01E03
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 executiv…
S01E04
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…
S01E05
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 fi…
S01E06
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 cre…
S01E07
5/1
An anonymous source contacts Charlie and provides advance details on an imminent story of national importance. When news breaks that the President will be making a televised speech…
S01E08
The Blackout Part I: 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 t…
S01E09
The Blackout Part II: 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 rel…
S01E10
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 catastr…
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Cast
journalist
journalism
politics
television broadcast
news
television network
tv news anchor
intense
Questions about The Newsroom
How many seasons does The Newsroom have?
The Newsroom has 3 seasons and 25 episodes total.
Who created The Newsroom?
The Newsroom was created by Aaron Sorkin and first aired in 2012.
What genre is The Newsroom?
The Newsroom is a Drama series.
Who stars in The Newsroom?
The cast of The Newsroom includes Jeff Daniels, Emily Mortimer, John Gallagher Jr., Alison Pill, Thomas Sadoski.
What is the TMDB rating for The Newsroom?
The Newsroom has a TMDB rating of 8.1/10 based on 725 votes.
