Series synopsis
The Newsroom is an American drama television series that premiered on HBO on June 24, 2012. It ended on December 14, 2014. It was created by Aaron Sorkin. It stars Jeff Daniels, Emily Mortimer, John Gallagher Jr. and Alison Pill.
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.
Premise
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.
Premise: More as the story develops.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jeff Daniels as Will McAvoy
- Emily Mortimer as MacKenzie McHale
- John Gallagher Jr. as James Harper
- Alison Pill as Margaret Jordan
- Thomas Sadoski as Don Keefer
- Dev Patel as Neelamani Sampat
- Olivia Munn as Sloan Sabbith
- Sam Waterston as Charlie Skinner
Supporting cast
- Jane Fonda as Leona Lansing
- Adina Porter as Kendra James
- Chris Chalk as Gary Cooper
- Wynn Everett as Tamara Hart
Guest cast
- Salli Richardson-Whitfield as Jane Barrow
- Grace Gummer as Hallie Shea
- James Hamrick as Jesse
- Constance Zimmer as Taylor Warren
- Amy Anderson as Bethany Lee
- Alexandra Rodriguez as Corinne
- Jesse Eisenberg as Eric Neal (voice) (uncredited)
- Tristin Mays as Karaoke Girl
- Aya Cash as Shelly Wexler
- Saidah Arrika Ekulona as Nia Robbie
- Brian Konowal as Analyst
- Brian Tichnell as Analyst
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 28 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 3 | March 3, 2013 | March 3, 2013 |
| Season 1 | 10 | June 24, 2012 | August 26, 2012 |
| Season 2 | 9 | July 14, 2013 | September 15, 2013 |
| Season 3 | 6 | November 9, 2014 | December 14, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Paleyfest 2013: The Newsroom Aaron Sorkin and the cast of The Newsroom discuss the show with guest moderator Piers Morgan. |
March 3, 2013 |
| 2 |
The Fourth Estate HBO presents a behind the scenes look at The Newsroom. |
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| 3 |
The Rundown Sorkin, Daniels, Mortimer, Waterson, executive producer Alan Poul and co-executive producer Greg Mottola detail their experiences shooting the first season in this exclusive conversation |
February 8, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
We Just Decided To "News Night" anchor Will McAvoy returns to work after a public meltdown to find most of his staff has jumped ship, but new hires help steer the show when news of a catastrophe breaks in the spring of 2010. |
June 24, 2012 |
| 2 |
News Night 2.0 MacKenzie takes charge of the revamped "News Night" and lobbies economist Sloan Sabbith to file a nightly financial report. Meanwhile, Jim takes responsibility for Maggie's mistake. Charlie puts a halt to Reese's meetings with Will. A confidential breakup story is a secret no more. |
July 1, 2012 |
| 3 |
The 112th Congress Will's apology for the lack of integrity in newscasts sets off constant critiques of the Tea Party before the November 2010 midterm elections, but draws the ire of network executives and Atlantis World Media CEO Leona Lansing. Meanwhile, Don confronts Elliot about his analytical skills. Jim helps Maggie during a panic attack. Mac is unnerved by Will's endless parade of romantic conquests. |
July 8, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
First Thing We Do, Let's Kill All the Lawyers 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. |
July 14, 2013 |
| 2 |
The Genoa Tip 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. |
July 21, 2013 |
| 3 |
Willie Pete 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. |
July 28, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Boston In the wake of the Genoa debacle, Will, Mac and the News Night team decide to err on the side of caution in reporting a major breaking story. Neal is contacted by an anonymous source in possession of stolen government documents revealing how false press stories planted in newspapers spawned fatal riots in Kundu. Sloan looks to solve a takeover puzzle. Maggie is forced to pinch-hit for Elliot in the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombings. |
November 9, 2014 |
| 2 |
Run With Rebecca again tasked with defending ACN in a possible lawsuit, Will tries to protect Neal from the fallout over the DOD leak. Charlie and Leona enter the fray of a hostile-takeover gambit involving Reese's half-siblings. Sloan fears Don may be guilty of cashing in on insider information. Maggie ponders the ethics of eavesdropping. Hallie pays a price for a late-night tweet. |
November 16, 2014 |
| 3 |
Main Justice Leona and Reece look to raise cash in order to salvage ACN and thwart Blair and Randy. Will gets a surprise at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Charlie trades visions with her ACN suitor. Maggie's EPA scoop makes it to News Night. Sloan and Don try to keep their relationship a secret from a new HR veep. |
November 23, 2014 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | HBO |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 24, 2012 |
| Last aired | December 14, 2014 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 21:00:00 |