The Best Episodes of The Newsreader Season 1

#1 Fan Favorite
8.4/10(343 votes)
#1 - Meltdown
S1:E69/19/2021
While Helen is still reeling after Dale's revelation, reports emerge of a nuclear accident in Chernobyl. In the face of great fear and uncertainty, the pair must confront who they really are to each other, and to themselves.
Director:Emma Freeman
Writer:Michael Lucas
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Director:Emma Freeman
Writer:Michael Lucas
8.2/10(332 votes)
#2 - No More Lies
S1:E59/12/2021
Dale's career and his relationship with Helen couldn't be going any better, until his prized interview with an HIV-positive mother goes horribly wrong. In the eye of a media storm, buried secrets come to light.
Director:Emma Freeman
Writers:Michael Lucas, Kim Ho
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Director:Emma Freeman
Writers:Michael Lucas, Kim Ho
8.1/10(333 votes)
#3 - A Step Closer to the Madness
S1:E49/5/2021
Helen is deeply apprehensive about meeting Dale's mother, while Dale gets lumbered with Royal Wedding puff pieces. But their everyday concerns are thrown aside when a bomb goes off on Russell Street.
Director:Emma Freeman
Writers:Michael Lucas, Niki Aken
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Director:Emma Freeman
Writers:Michael Lucas, Niki Aken
7.8/10(426 votes)
#4 - Three, Two, One…
S1:E18/15/2021
In 1986, the cutthroat world of commercial television news throws ambitious reporter Dale and newsreader Helen together.
Director:Emma Freeman
Writer:Michael Lucas
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Director:Emma Freeman
Writer:Michael Lucas
7.8/10(350 votes)
#5 - Once in a Lifetime
S1:E28/22/2021
Helen and Dale's new alliance has become the talk of the office as they cover the much-hyped return of Halley's Comet. The closer Dale draws to Helen, the more he finds himself thrust into the spotlight.
Director:Emma Freeman
Writer:Michael Lucas
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Director:Emma Freeman
Writer:Michael Lucas
7.6/10(322 votes)
#6 - The White Marquis Matinee Jacket
S1:E38/29/2021
When news breaks of Lindy Chamberlain's imminent release from prison, Helen, Dale and cameraman Tim fly to Darwin. But they'll face fierce competition as they fight to land the "interview of the century".
Director:Emma Freeman
Writers:Michael Lucas, Jonathan Gavin
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Director:Emma Freeman
Writers:Michael Lucas, Jonathan Gavin