TV-MA
2012
Drama
The Blackout Part II: Mock Debate
Season 1, Episode 9
: Will and the staff stage a mock debate for a pair of Republican Party officials.
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About the Series
The Newsroom
A volatile cable-news anchor and his ideological staff set out to "do the news well" in the face of numerous obstacles in this HBO series.
SEASON EPISODES FROM EXISTING SERIES ENDPOINT
Episodes
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.
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.
3. The 112th Congress
Will's new approach rankles CEO Leona Lansing.
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.
5. Amen
The 'News Night' team finds parallels between the Egyptian uprising and a teacher protest in Wisconsin.
6. Bullies
Will keeps a long-standing therapy appointment; Sloan pushes too hard during the Japanese nuclear crisis.
7. 5/1
The staff's anniversary party is cut short when they learn the President will be making an impromptu national address.
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.
9. The Blackout Part II: Mock Debate
Will and the staff stage a mock debate for a pair of Republican Party officials.
10. The Greater Fool
Season One Finale. Will's future at ACN is jeopardized by a damning revelation; Jim and Maggie reach a crossroad.
SEASON EPISODES FROM NEW GETSEASON ENDPOINT
Episodes
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.
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.
3. The 112th Congress
Will's new approach rankles CEO Leona Lansing.
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.
5. Amen
The 'News Night' team finds parallels between the Egyptian uprising and a teacher protest in Wisconsin.
6. Bullies
Will keeps a long-standing therapy appointment; Sloan pushes too hard during the Japanese nuclear crisis.
7. 5/1
The staff's anniversary party is cut short when they learn the President will be making an impromptu national address.
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.
9. The Blackout Part II: Mock Debate
Will and the staff stage a mock debate for a pair of Republican Party officials.
10. The Greater Fool
Season One Finale. Will's future at ACN is jeopardized by a damning revelation; Jim and Maggie reach a crossroad.
Season 1, Episode 9 - The Blackout Part II: Mock Debate
Starring:
Jeff Daniels, Emily Mortimer, Sam Waterston, John Gallagher, Alison Pill, Thomas Sadoski, Olivia Munn, Dev Patel, Margaret Judson, Adina Porter, Chris Chalk, Wynn Everett, Thomas Matthews, David Harbour, Adam Arkin, Terry Crews
Directors:
Alan Poul
Writers:
Aaron Sorkin
Producers:
Aaron Sorkin, Scott Rudin, Alan Poul
Release Year:
2012
Rating Information:
TV-MA
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