The Newsroom · SEASON 1

The Blackout Part I: Tragedy Porn

Episode 8 · 2012-08-12

★ 7.4
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Episode overview

The ratings for "News Night" plummet after it downplays a pair of sensational stories, and Will and Mac must find a way to lure back enough viewers to justify the network's quest to air a Republican debate. Meanwhile, Will considers writers for an all-access profile. Sloan is disappointed by the lack of coverage of an important financial story. Charlie learns a National Security Agency whistle-blower's identity.

58 minutes

Season 1 episodes

1. We Just Decided To2012-06-24 2. News Night 2.02012-07-01 3. The 112th Congress2012-07-08 4. I'll Try to Fix You2012-07-15 5. Amen2012-07-22 6. Bullies2012-07-29 7. 5/12012-08-05 8. The Blackout Part I: Tragedy Porn2012-08-12 9. The Blackout Part II: Mock Debate2012-08-19 10. The Greater Fool2012-08-26