The Newsroom

10 Best Episodes of The Newsroom - Season 2

A behind-the-scenes look at the people who make a nightly cable-news program. Focusing on aย 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.

Written by Sophie and last updated on jan 26, 2023.

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The Newsroom - S2E5

#9 - News Night with Will McAvoy (Season 2 - Episode 5)

Will is distracted during his telecast by a phone call and an unflattering Twitter post. Charlie gets a visit from a longtime friend at the Office of Naval Intelligence, who has knowledge of Operation Genoa. Sloan phases from humiliation to rage following a revenge posting. The newsroom traverses the slippery slope separating fact from fiction.

The episode was rated 8.13 from 969 votes.

The Newsroom - S2E2

#8 - The Genoa Tip (Season 2 - Episode 2)

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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.

The episode was rated 8.14 from 1019 votes.

The Newsroom - S2E1

#7 - First Thing We Do, Let's Kill All the Lawyers (Season 2 - Episode 1)

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.

The episode was rated 8.17 from 1102 votes.

The Newsroom - S2E6

#6 - One Step Too Many (Season 2 - Episode 6)

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Mac and Charlie score a key witness, a retired Marine general, in their attempt to corroborate Jerry's Operation Genoa story. Will follows Nina's lead to soften his image by making an impromptu appearance on a morning talk show. Jim gets unexpected company during his reunion with Hallie, who's in town to cover a Romney rally.

The episode was rated 8.18 from 891 votes.

The Newsroom - S2E3

#5 - Willie Pete (Season 2 - Episode 3)

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.

The episode was rated 8.19 from 970 votes.

The Newsroom - S2E4

#4 - Unintended Consequences (Season 2 - Episode 4)

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Maggie tries to convince Rebecca that sheโ€™s fine following her shattering trip to Africa with Gary. An Occupy Wall Street protester with a Black Op lead refuses to cooperate with Neal and Jerry after an on-air interview with Will goes poorly. Jim lands Hallie a one-on-one, but gets heat from Mac as a result.

The episode was rated 8.25 from 976 votes.

The Newsroom - S2E8

#3 - Election Night (1) (Season 2 - Episode 8)

In the wake of Leona's refusal to accept the resignations of three top ACN talents, 'News Night' goes forward with its 2012 election coverage, featuring Will in the unlikely role of director of morale. Sloan is perturbed that her book was auctioned off with a forged signature, while Mac tasks Neal to fix a faulty Wikipedia page. Mindful that Charlie wants a screw-up-free evening, Jim weighs the cons of retracting a call he made too soon. The team deliberates whether to hold off on a story that might affect a tight Senate race.

The episode was rated 8.34 from 968 votes.

The Newsroom - S2E7

#2 - Red Team III (Season 2 - Episode 7)

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Through depositions with the newsroom staff, Rebecca pieces together the events that led to ACN's fateful decision to go forward with Jerry's special report on Operation Genoa โ€“ as well as the post-air revelations that undermined its credibility. The repercussions threaten to ruin "News Night" while eclipsing breaking news during another 9/11 anniversary.

The episode was rated 8.65 from 1029 votes.

The Newsroom - S2E9

#1 - Election Night (2) (Season 2 - Episode 9)

As Election Night 2012 winds down, Will and Charlie await a decision from Reese that may impact their future at ACN, and that of the entire senior staff. Sloan learns the identity of the anonymous winning bidder for her book. Don discusses a countersuit against Jerry with Rebecca. Neal turns to Hallie for help giving Mac a parting gift. Jim tries to make peace with Lisa, encouraging Maggie to do the same. Will has a revelation while Charlie is sharing his.

The episode was rated 8.68 from 1060 votes.

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