The Newsroom
Overview
In the chaotic realm of television news, George Findlay reigns as a domineering regional news director. His primary concern lies in casualty figures, driven by a relentless pursuit of higher ratings.
Episodes
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1
The Walking Shoe Incident
George finds himself in need of an assistant to handle urgent tasks like returning his shoes and picking up bran muffins. However, he's torn between t...
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2
Dinner at Eight
The arrival of a stunning new co-anchor shakes things up at the station, leaving Jim feeling insecure about his position. He seeks help from George, w...
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3
Deeper, Deeper
With impending budget cuts looming over the network, the question remains: who will be let go? George is determined to fight tooth and nail to protect...
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4
The Kevorkian Joke
After struggling with his writing career, Shane records a suicide threat, prompting George to exploit the situation for higher ratings. Meanwhile, new...
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5
A Bad Day
George's day takes a turn for the worse as he faces backlash for flirting with a much younger woman. He also finds himself in hot water for making unk...
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6
Petty Tyranny
George embarks on a mission to find the ultimate bran muffin, which takes him to the cafeteria, where he ends up clashing with the cook. As the day un...
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7
Dis and Dat
George's search for an indoor parking space hits a snag when the Corporation appoints Gillian Soros (Elisa Moolecherry) as the new head of regional pr...
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8
Unity
George feels frustrated after discovering that his name was omitted from the Globe and Mail's list of government employees earning over $100,000 annua...
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9
Parking
George’s quest for a coveted indoor parking spot takes a turn when he receives an enigmatic voicemail that leaves him feeling uneasy. To make matter...
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10
Meltdown (1)
As a potential nuclear disaster looms just hours away, the newsroom team responds in various ways. Meanwhile, David Cronenberg appears as himself on T...
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11
Meltdown (2)
As the threat of a nuclear meltdown looms, George focuses on assembling the right team of experts and analysts. He aims to make their discussions both...
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12
Meltdown (3)
Struggling to confront the possibility of his own mortality, George falls into denial and finds himself unable to report on the looming nuclear meltdo...
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13
Campaign
Following the downfall of public broadcasting, Jim decides to enter the political arena by running for a seat in a provincial election. Meanwhile, Geo...
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1
America, America
Jim lands a job with a popular morning show in New York City, but he quickly finds himself overwhelmed by the fast-paced lifestyle of the Big Apple. T...
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2
Death 1, George 0
George experiences a surreal job evaluation that takes unexpected turns, leading him to fail in ways he never anticipated. Meanwhile, the newsroom mou...
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3
Pushy Money Grubbing Cosmopolitan Racist
Is there a terrorist lurking within the newsroom? Ken Finkleman and his team tackle the complex issue of racism with their signature blend of compassi...
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4
An Enormous Waste of Time
Another shooting incident occurs, this time involving a sniper. Tragedy strikes as a dog passes away at the office, and a power lunch takes an unexpec...
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5
Anchors Away
George's ideal date turns out to be nothing but a fantasy. In an unexpected twist, the sharp-witted segment producer Karen pretends to be less intelli...
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6
One of Us
George brings in a temporary worker from a long-standing WASP family, hoping that their connections will benefit him. However, when those connections ...
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7
Never Read Symptoms
George manages to avoid serving on a jury for an animal rights trial, but soon finds himself caught up with a monkey that has a dangerous virus. Meanw...
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8
The Fifty
A dispute erupts between George and Alex when they both claim ownership of a $50 bill. Sticking to his principles, Alex ends up losing his job over th...
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9
Slow Leak
Jim discovers an incredible woman who just so happens to be the heir to an $800 million fortune. This revelation drives George into a fit of jealousy,...
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10
Reality Strikes
As a documentary film crew takes over the newsroom, George finds himself nervously balancing between the camera’s lens and the potential chaos behin...
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11
Say Cheese
George pitches an ingenious concept for a cheese advertisement to the advertising agency tasked with revamping the network's news branding. Meanwhile,...
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12
The British Accent
George manages to score a corporate-sponsored vacation, but when his temporary replacement's antics derail his plans, he’s left no choice but to can...
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13
The Second Coming
George's inability to empathize with Alex after his girlfriend breaks up with him results in Alex's suicide attempt. In an effort to make amends, Geor...
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Baghdad Bound
While filming an uplifting pet segment in the conflict-ridden areas of Afghanistan, Jim is suddenly taken hostage. Meanwhile, George finds himself amo...
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2
One Dumb Idea
George and his team of segment producers develop a newfound enthusiasm for creating sitcoms. With a budget of $50,000 for each episode, all they requi...
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3
Dial "G" for Gristle
Media mogul Conrad Scott (Doug Lennox) makes an appearance at the newsroom, where he's presented with a steak that's not only substantial but potentia...
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4
Lolita
George receives an invitation to give a lecture at the nearby university. Using a mix of charisma and a pilfered thesis, he impresses the students so ...
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5
Latent Homosexual Tendencies
After George's therapist hints that he might have hidden homosexual inclinations, she unexpectedly slips into a coma. This shocking turn of events lea...
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6
Learning to Fly
It is the end of the world in all dimensions.
