The Best Episodes of The Morning Show Season 1

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.7/10(43 votes)

   #1 - In the Dark Night of the Soul It's Always 3:30 in the Morning

   S1:E111/1/2019

   America's favorite morning news show is thrown into crisis when it becomes the news.

   Director:Mimi Leder

   Writers:Jay Carson, Kerry Ehrin

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   Director:Mimi Leder

   Writers:Jay Carson, Kerry Ehrin
2. 

   8.0/10(37 votes)

   #2 - A Seat at the Table

   S1:E211/1/2019

   Alex engages in contract negotiations as she prepares to accept an award. Bradley is courted for a new opportunity.

   Director:Mimi Leder

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Mimi Leder

   Writer:Unknown
3. 

   8.1/10(38 votes)

   #3 - Chaos Is the New Cocaine

   S1:E311/1/2019

   In a weekend of turmoil, TMS scrambles to prepare for its new future.

   Director:David Frankel

   Writer:Erica Lipez

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   Director:David Frankel

   Writer:Erica Lipez
4. 

   8.3/10(37 votes)

   #4 - That Woman

   S1:E411/8/2019

   TMS experiences severe growing pains as it embarks on a new era.

   Director:Lynn Shelton

   Writer:Adam Milch

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   Director:Lynn Shelton

   Writer:Adam Milch
5. 

   7.6/10(38 votes)

   #5 - No One's Gonna Harm You, Not While I'm Around

   S1:E511/15/2019

   A looming article threatens to upend the TMS power structure.

   Director:David Frankel

   Writer:Torrey Speer

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   Director:David Frankel

   Writer:Torrey Speer
6. 

   7.7/10(34 votes)

   #6 - The Pendulum Swings

   S1:E611/22/2019

   TMS covers the California wildfires, while Alex and Bradley struggle to keep their relationship from going up in flames.

   Director:Tucker Gates

   Writer:Kristen Layden

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   Director:Tucker Gates

   Writer:Kristen Layden
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7. 

   7.6/10(34 votes)

   #7 - Open Waters

   S1:E711/28/2019

   Bradley is presented with an opportunity that could jeopardize her tenuous, newfound bond with Alex. Meanwhile, Jason and Alex share the news about their divorce with their daughter Lizzy, which she understandably doesn't take too well.

   Director:Roxann Dawson

   Writer:Jeff Augustin

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   Director:Roxann Dawson

   Writer:Jeff Augustin
8. 

   7.8/10(36 votes)

   #8 - Lonely at the Top

   S1:E812/6/2019

   TMS celebrates the birthday of one of their own as the country struggles with a tragic event.

   Director:Michelle MacLaren

   Writer:J.C. Lee

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   Director:Michelle MacLaren

   Writer:J.C. Lee
9. 

   7.9/10(32 votes)

   #9 - Play the Queen

   S1:E912/13/2019

   New alliances are formed and old bonds are revived as TMS is forced to reckon with its past.

   Director:Kevin Bray

   Writers:Erica Lipez, Alison G. Vingiano

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   Director:Kevin Bray

   Writers:Erica Lipez, Alison G. Vingiano
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    8.7/10(39 votes)

    #10 - The Interview

    S1:E1012/20/2019

    TMS faces a fateful day as a plan to shake up UBA is set in motion.

    Director:Mimi Leder

    Writer:Kerry Ehrin

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    Director:Mimi Leder

    Writer:Kerry Ehrin