Episode 1
Wedding
1h
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Directed by Alexander SingerGuest stars Parley Baer, Arthur Rosenberg, Cliff Potts, Fran Bennett
TV series
Lou Grant
19775 seasons7.3 / 10
The trials of a former television station manager turned newspaper city editor, and his journalist staff.
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Not streaming in United States
Checked Jul 22, 2026
Lou Grant premiered September 20, 1977. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
The trials of a former television station manager turned newspaper city editor, and his journalist staff.
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Episode 2
Execution
1h
Kitty Larsen, a young woman on death row, picks Rossi to tell her story. Although hesitant at first, he soon begins to like her. But Lou has personal feelings against her because she killed a reporter from the Trib.
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Directed by Burt BrinckerhoffGuest stars Terri Nunn, Christopher Cazenove, George Wyner, Mariclare Costello, Sharon Spelman, Michael Leon, William Phipps, Matthew Faison
Episode 3
Reckless
1h
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Directed by Alexander SingerGuest stars Michael Tucci
Episode 4
Hometown
1h
When Lou goes back to his elderly home to settle his aunt's estate, he meets an old flame and gets his first story assignment in years from Charlie.
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Directed by Gene ReynoldsGuest stars Thom Bray, Robert Prosky, Kenneth Kimmins, Jonathan B. Woodward
Episode 5
Risk
1h
Sharon McNeil gets a story about child pornography by promising not to reveal the names of her source. A promise her superiors at the Trib and the L.A. police department soon want her to break. Art goes out on a helicopter jump with some volunteer rescuers and young reporter Lance has big dreams involving dating Billie and becoming the first newsman in space.
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Directed by Allen WilliamsGuest stars Lynne Moody, Lance Guest, Michael Alldredge, J. Jay Saunders, Sandy Martin
Episode 6
Doublecross
1h
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Directed by Roger YoungGuest stars Roger Kern, Jeff Lester, Jon Lormer, Lin McCarthy
Episode 7
Drifters
1h
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Guest stars James T. Callahan, Peggy McCay, Conchata Ferrell, Tom Atkins
Episode 8
Friends
1h
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Directed by Seth FreemanGuest stars Dick Anthony Williams, Logan Ramsey, Paul Kent, Jennifer Holmes, Jean Howell, Carmen Argenziano, Robert Rothwell
Episode 9
Jazz
1h
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Directed by Burt BrinckerhoffGuest stars Paula Shaw, Joe Williams, Richard Erdman, Todd Susman, Toni Sawyer, Louie Bellson, Med Flory
Episode 10
Ghosts
1h
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Directed by Roger YoungGuest stars Lionel Mark Smith, Penelope Windust, Jacqueline Brookes, Paul Comi, Milton Selzer, Peter Maloney
Episode 11
Cameras
1h
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Written by David LloydGuest stars Marcia Rodd, Kenneth Tigar, Read Morgan, John Blyth Barrymore
Episode 12
Review
1h
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Written by Jeffrey LaneGuest stars Margaret Hamilton, Karen Carlson, Charles Bracy
Episode 13
Immigrants
1h
The Tribune hires an old acquaintance of Animal's from 'Nam: photographer Lee Van Tam. But Tam's domestic troubles interfere with his work. Lou tries to get out of meeting visiting relatives.
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Directed by Alexander SingerGuest stars John Carter, Gregory Sierra
Episode 14
Hunger
1h
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Written by Gene ReynoldsGuest stars Uta Hagen, Stanley Grover, Alan Haufrect, Ivan Bonar
Episode 15
Recovery
1h
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Directed by Roger YoungGuest stars Clyde Kusatsu, Clint Howard, Pat Morita, Arthur Taxier
Episode 16
Obituary
1h
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Directed by Paul StanleyGuest stars Ward Costello, Rae Allen, Peter Michael Goetz, Lance Guest, Barney Phillips, Simon Oakland, Shelby Leverington
Episode 17
Blacklist
1h
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Directed by Burt BrinckerhoffGuest stars Rick Lenz, Barbara Tarbuck, Lance Guest, David Armstrong, Charles Bracy, William Schallert, Jeff Corey, Ivan Bonar
Episode 18
Law
1h
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Directed by Burt BrinckerhoffGuest stars Mary Louise Wilson, Sally Kirkland, Charles Cioffi, Bob Harks, Harold J. Stone, Charles Hallahan, Bartlett Robinson, Ivan Bonar
Episode 19
Fireworks
1h
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Directed by Jeff BlecknerGuest stars Belita Moreno, Parley Baer, Emilio Delgado, Kale Browne, Charles Bracy
Episode 20
Unthinkable
1h
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Directed by Allen WilliamsGuest stars Peggy McCay, Ivan Bonar, Lane Smith, Warren J. Kemmerling, Bonnie Bartlett, Michael Fairman, Matthew Faison, Gregory Itzin
Episode 21
Suspect
1h
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Directed by Alan CookeGuest stars Ren Woods, Christina Pickles, Lance Guest, Dixie Carter
Episode 22
Beachhead
1h
When a story about hostility between surfers only makes the situation worse, the Tribune is blamed. Billie and Ted have bought a house and are warned by a neighbor about a group home next door.
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Directed by Roy CampanellaWritten by Gene ReynoldsGuest stars Robert Pierce, William Traylor, Cliff Potts, Michael Constantine, K Callan, David Graf, Al Fann
Episode 23
Victims
1h
Lou is shot by a robber, who is in turn killed by policeman Vince DeMayo. Both Vince and Lou have a difficult time getting their life back in order.
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Directed by Peter BogartGuest stars Barry Primus, Bruce Kirby, Lincoln Kilpatrick, James Gallery
Episode 24
Charlie
1hfinale
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Directed by Seth FreemanGuest stars Joanna Cassidy, Richard Lineback, Macon McCalman, Robert Rothwell
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Cast
Ed AsnerLou Grant
Robert WaldenJoe Rossi
Linda KelseyBillie Newman
Mason AdamsCharlie Hume
Jack BannonArt Donovan
Daryl AndersonDennis Price
Nancy MarchandMargaret Pynchon
Allen WilliamsAdam WilsonCredits
- Created by
- Gene Reynolds, Allan Burns, James L. Brooks
- Written by
- David Lloyd, Gene Reynolds
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 114
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
CBSUnited States
MTM EnterprisesUnited States
Themes
los angeles, californianewspaper office