The Newsroom
Is it possible to produce good TV news and still make it popular? That's the question facing volatile cable-news anchor Will McAvoy (Jeff Daniels) and his idealogical staff in this drama from Aaron Sorkin.
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- 2012-2014
- 3 seasons
- HBO
- Drama
- TV-MA
Is it possible to produce good TV news and still make it popular? That's the question facing volatile cable-news anchor Will McAvoy (Jeff Daniels) and his idealogical staff in this drama from Aaron Sorkin.
Season 3 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2014
Episode 1
Boston
Sun, Nov 9, 2014 52 mins
Following the Genoa disaster, Mac, Will and the team are cautious when reporting a major story; Neal is contacted by a mysterious source in possession of stolen government documents; Sloan tries to solve a puzzle; Maggie must take Elliot's place.
Episode 2
Run
Sun, Nov 16, 2014 58 mins
While Rebecca must once again defend ACN during a possible lawsuit, Will tries to protect Neal from the aftermath of the DOD leak; Charlie and Leona deal with a hostile takeover; Sloan worries about Don's involvement with insider information.
Episode 3
Main Justice
Sun, Nov 23, 2014 57 mins
Reece and Leona need to raise some money to save ACN and stop Randy and Blair; Will gets a surprise while attending a dinner at the White House; Maggie's story is featured on "News Night"; Don and Sloan try to keep their relationship secret.
Episode 4
Contempt
Sun, Nov 30, 2014 59 mins
Will continues to defy the government by refusing to out the name of the source of the stolen documents. The team tries to make sure that the first reporter that wrote the story gets out of the middle east safely, and ACN's new buyer's style of news doesn't sit well with Charlie.
Episode 5
Oh Shenandoah
Sun, Dec 7, 2014 56 mins
ACN continues its charge towards younger ratings by going after youth-driven news items such as date rape and celebrity sighting apps. Will, still serving his prison sentence for refusing to reveal his source, begins a troubling conversation with a new cell mate. Jim and Maggie try to track down Edward Snowden at a Russian airport and coincidentally end up confronting their own secrets. Sloan's attempt to discredit a new ACN staff member on the air has unforeseen consequences.
Episode 6
What Kind of Day Has It Been
Sun, Dec 14, 2014 64 mins
The events that led to the inception of 'News Night 2.0' are explained, as Charlie tries to convince MacKenzie in accepting a TV role. Sloan and Don recount the events that led to Charlie's heart attack, both accusing themselves of contributing to his death. Maggie and Jim continue to face questions about their relationship, whilst Will and ACN staff have trouble keeping a secret.
