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.
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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.
Season 2 episodes
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Will and the "News Night" staff are questioned by their lawyer about a story they've aired that's become a network crisis. An on-air remark by Will has him pulled from 9/11 anniversary coverage. Jim volunteers to cover for an embed reporter on the Romney campaign and Neal investigates the beginnings of Occupy Wall Street.
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Directed by Alan PoulWritten by Aaron Sorkin, Aaron Sorkin, Ian ReichbachGuest stars Jane Fonda, Adina Porter, Chris Chalk, Wynn Everett, Aya Cash, Hamish Linklater, Nick Gehlfuss, Marque Richardson
A tip on a story that will ultimately cripple the network starts to become more real. Mackenzie and Sloan continue to push Will on drones as Don urges Will to advocate for Troy Davis. Maggie is un-friended by her roommate, but gets the assignment she's been begging for. Neal gets arrested on Wall Street.
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Directed by Jeremy PodeswaWritten by Aaron Sorkin, Aaron Sorkin, Adam R. Perlman, Dana Ledoux MillerGuest stars Adina Porter, Chris Chalk, Wynn Everett, Grace Gummer, Aya Cash, Hamish Linklater, Roderick Hill, Kelen Coleman
Will continues his mission to civilize by telling Nina Howard the truth. A new witness to the Genoa story emerges on Twitter, and in New Hampshire, Jim's efforts to have his questions answered continue to fall on deaf ears.
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Directed by Lesli Linka GlatterWritten by Aaron Sorkin, Aaron Sorkin, Elizabeth Peterson, Michael Russell GunnGuest stars Adina Porter, Chris Chalk, Wynn Everett, Grace Gummer, Constance Zimmer, Hamish Linklater, Roderick Hill, Charlie Weirauch
Maggie tries to convince Rebecca that she’s fine following her shattering trip to Africa with Gary. An Occupy Wall Street protester with a Black Op lead refuses to cooperate with Neal and Jerry after an on-air interview with Will goes poorly. Jim lands Hallie a one -on-one, but gets heat from Mac as a result.
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Directed by Carl FranklinWritten by Aaron SorkinGuest stars Adina Porter, Chris Chalk, Wynn Everett, Grace Gummer, Constance Zimmer, Aya Cash, Hamish Linklater, Nick Gehlfuss
Will is distracted during his telecast by a phone call and an unflattering Twitter post. Charlie gets a visit from a longtime friend at the Office of Naval Intelligence, who has knowledge of Operation Genoa. Sloan phases from humiliation to rage following a revenge posting. The newsroom traverses the slippery slope separating fact from fiction.
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Directed by Alan PoulWritten by Aaron SorkinGuest stars Adina Porter, Chris Chalk, Wynn Everett, James Hamrick, Amy Anderson, Saidah Arrika Ekulona, Brian Konowal, Brian Tichnell
Mac and Charlie score a key witness, a retired Marine general, in their attempt to corroborate Jerry's Operation Genoa story. Will follows Nina's lead to soften his image by making an impromptu appearance on a morning talk show. Jim gets unexpected company during his reunion with Hallie, who's in town to cover a Romney rally.
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Directed by Julian FarinoWritten by Aaron SorkinGuest stars Chris Chalk, Grace Gummer, Constance Zimmer, Melanie Papalia, Patrick Fabian, Merle Dandridge, Cherie Jimenez, Drew Wicks
Rebecca pieces together the events leading to ACN's decision to air Dantana's special report on Operation Genoa; repercussions from the special report threaten to ruin "News Night."
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Directed by Anthony HemingwayWritten by Aaron SorkinGuest stars Jane Fonda, Adina Porter, Chris Chalk, Wynn Everett, Hamish Linklater, Roderick Hill, Frank Wood, Stephen Root
In the wake of Leona's refusal to accept the resignations of three top ACN talents, "News Night" goes forward with its 2012 election coverage, featuring Will in the unlikely role of director of morale. Sloan is perturbed that her book was auctioned off with a forged signature, while Mac tasks Neal to fix a faulty Wikipedia page. Mindful that Charlie wants a screw-up-free evening, Jim weighs the cons of retracting a call he made too soon. The team deliberates whether to hold off on a story that might affect a tight Senate race.
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Directed by Jason EnslerWritten by Aaron SorkinGuest stars Adina Porter, Chris Chalk, Wynn Everett, Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Grace Gummer, Constance Zimmer, Lauren Tom, Nina Gosiengfiao
As Election Night 2012 winds down, Will and Charlie await a decision from Reese that may impact their future at ACN, and that of the entire senior staff. Sloan learns the identity of the anonymous winning bidder for her book; Don discusses a countersuit against Dantana with Rebecca; Will has a revelation while Charlie shares his. Season two finale.
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Directed by Alan PoulWritten by Aaron SorkinGuest stars Jane Fonda, Adina Porter, Chris Chalk, Wynn Everett, Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Grace Gummer, Constance Zimmer, Lauren Tom
Aaron Sorkin, Ian Reichbach, Aaron Sorkin, Aaron Sorkin, Jon Lovett, Deborah Schoeneman, Adam R. Perlman, Dana Ledoux Miller, Elizabeth Peterson, Michael Russell Gunn
