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The Newsroom S1E4 — The Kevorkian Joke

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The Newsroom•Season 1•Episode 4

The Kevorkian Joke

8.0/10 · 14 votesNov 11, 199624 min

Ranked #4 of 13 in Season 1•+0.2 vs season avg

When failed screenwriter Shane threatens suicide on tape, George turns it into a ratings booster. Also, a killer virus in Zaire could be hitting town - maybe even the newsroom.

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Ken Finkleman

Ken Finkleman

George Findlay

Peter Keleghan

Peter Keleghan

Jim Walcott

Karen Hines

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Tanya Allen

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Audrey

Jeremy Hotz

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Pamela Sinha

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Mark Farrell

Matt Watts

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Holly Lewis

Julie Khaner

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David Huband

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Elisa Moolecherry

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Episode Summary

"The Kevorkian Joke" is episode 4 of The Newsroom season 1. It scored 8.0/10 from 14 votes, ranking #4 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.8). It aired on November 11, 1996.

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