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The Newsroom S1E2 — Dinner at Eight
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The Newsroom•Season 1•Episode 2

Dinner at Eight

7.7/10 · 15 votesOct 28, 199624 min

Ranked #9 of 13 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

Discussion

When a sexy new co-anchor is hired to bring life back to the show, Jim feels threatened. He turns to George, who supports him pharmaceutically. However, when the ensuing power shift starts to affect George, it's time to fight dirty.

Seasons3

Season 1 Episodes13

Cast12

Ken Finkleman

Ken Finkleman

George Findlay

Peter Keleghan

Peter Keleghan

Jim Walcott

Karen Hines

Karen Hines

Tanya Allen

Tanya Allen

Audrey

Jeremy Hotz

Jeremy Hotz

Pamela Sinha

Pamela Sinha

M

Mark Farrell

Matt Watts

Matt Watts

H

Holly Lewis

Julie Khaner

Julie Khaner

David Huband

David Huband

Elisa Moolecherry

Elisa Moolecherry

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Episode Summary

"Dinner at Eight" is episode 2 of The Newsroom season 1. It scored 7.7/10 from 15 votes, ranking #9 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.8). It aired on October 28, 1996.