The Blackout Part II: Mock Debate

The Newsroom | Season 1 | Episode 9

The Blackout Part II: Mock Debate

TV-MA | 55 MIN

Will and the staff stage a mock debate for a pair of Republican Party officials.

We Just Decided To

1.We Just Decided To

In the series premiere, cable news anchor Will McAvoy gets a new executive producer, a staff overhaul, and a breaking-news challenge.

News Night 2.0

2.News Night 2.0

Mac asserts her control of the News Night rundown; Jim takes a fall for Maggie; a breakup secret gets out.

The 112th Congress

3.The 112th Congress

Will's new approach rankles CEO Leona Lansing.

I'll Try To Fix You

4.I'll Try To Fix You

A New Year's Eve confrontation lands Will in the tabloids; restraint is rewarded during a breaking story.

Amen

5.Amen

The 'News Night' team finds parallels between the Egyptian uprising and a teacher protest in Wisconsin.

Bullies

6.Bullies

Will keeps a long-standing therapy appointment; Sloan pushes too hard during the Japanese nuclear crisis.

5/1

7.5/1

The staff's anniversary party is cut short when they learn the President will be making an impromptu national address.

The Blackout Part I: Tragedy Porn

8.The Blackout Part I: Tragedy Porn

Will and Mac are forced to abandon their principles in order to boost ratings and land a Republican debate.

The Blackout Part II: Mock Debate

9.The Blackout Part II: Mock Debate

Will and the staff stage a mock debate for a pair of Republican Party officials.

The Greater Fool

10.The Greater Fool

Season One Finale. Will's future at ACN is jeopardized by a damning revelation; Jim and Maggie reach a crossroad.

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