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The Newsroom Season 3 Episodes
Season 3 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2014 - 2014
The third and final season of Aaron Sorkin's drama opens in the spring of 2013 as anchorman Will (Jeff Daniels) and the rest of the "News Night" team at the fictional Atlantic Cable News (ACN) deal with startling new situations and tie up loose ends. Following a drop in ratings, ACN begins to experience changes within the company and strides are made to gain younger viewers. Maggie (Alison Pill) and Elliot (David Harbour) travel to Boston to cover the Boston marathon bombings; Neal (Dev Patel) finds himself in legal trouble that could affect the network, but Will comes to his aid; and Sloan (Olivia Munn) struggles to keep a new romance secret. In other developments, Jim (John Gallagher Jr.) and Maggie fly to Russia in an attempt to locate NSA whistle-blower Edward Snowden; and Reese (Chris Messina) clashes with his half-siblings, Randy (Chris Smith) and Blair (Kat Dennings).
Episode 1
Boston
Sun, Nov 9, 2014 55 mins
Season 3 begins in April 2013 in the aftermath of the Genoa disaster, so the "News Night" team treat a breaking story cautiously, a strategy that could benefit them in the long run. Meanwhile, an anonymous source contacts Neal about stolen government documents that may be related to riots overseas; Sloan tries to solve a puzzle; and Maggie subs for Elliot following the Boston Marathon bombings.
Episode 2
Run
Sun, Nov 16, 2014 55 mins
Rebecca defends ACN again as another lawsuit looms; Neal could be in trouble after a dangerous leak; Charlie and Leona confront a hostile takeover attempt by Reese's half-siblings; Sloan worries that Don has crossed an ethical line; Hallie regrets a late-night tweet; Maggie weighs the pros and cons of eavesdropping.
Episode 3
Main Justice
Sun, Nov 23, 2014 55 mins
Will is in for a surprise at the White House Correspondents' Dinner; Leona and Reese scramble to raise money to halt Blair and Randy's takeover; Charlie shares ideas with an ACN suitor; Maggie's scoop on the EPA gets air time on "News Night"; Sloan and Don try to keep their romance a secret from a new HR executive.
Episode 4
Contempt
Sun, Nov 30, 2014 55 mins
Will refuses to reveal the source of stolen government documents even though he could go to jail for contempt. Meanwhile, Sloan and Mac search for a last-minute buyer for ACN when Charlie's had it with Lucas; and Hallie's new job puts a strain on her relationship with Jim.
Episode 5
Oh Shenandoah
Sun, Dec 7, 2014 55 mins
Will's jailed for contempt, but still won't give up the name of Neal's government source; Charlie goes along with Pruit's order to cater to younger viewers by sending Don to investigate a sexual-abuse case at an elite college; Sloan objects to a new digital site; Jim and Maggie are stranded in a Russian airport, but try to book seats on a plane bound for Cuba so they can interview a noteworthy passenger.
Episode 6
What Kind of Day Has It Been?
Sun, Dec 14, 2014 55 mins
In the series finale, a shocking death prompts Will and Mac to reminisce about the newsroom's past and ponder ACN's uncertain future. Meanwhile, Maggie gets an interview for a field producer in Washington, D.C.; Leona offers advice to Pruit; and Neal's digital site it shut down for repairs.
