The Best Episodes of The Newsroom Season 1
Every episode of The Newsroom Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Newsroom Season 1!
A behind-the-scenes look at the people who make a nightly cable-news program. Focusing on a network anchor, his new executive producer, the newsroom staff and their boss, the series tracks their quixotic mission to do the news well in the face of corporate and commercial obstacles-not to mention their own personal entanglements.
Season 1 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "The Newsroom" season 1 is "We Just Decided To", rated 9/10 from 3939 user votes. It was directed by Greg Mottola and written by Aaron Sorkin. "We Just Decided To" aired on 6/24/2012 and is rated 1.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "News Night 2.0".
9.0/10 3,939 votes#1 - We Just Decided To
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 6/24/2012
"News Night" anchor Will McAvoy returns to work after a public meltdown to find most of his staff has jumped ship, but new hires help steer the show when news of a catastrophe breaks in the spring of 2010.
Director: Greg Mottola
Writer: Aaron Sorkin
7.9/10 2,359 votes#2 - News Night 2.0
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 7/1/2012
MacKenzie wants an economist to give a nightly financial report on "News Night". Jim covers for Maggie's mistake; Charlie ends Reese's meetings with Will, and a breakup story is a secret no more.
Director: Alex Graves
Writer: Aaron Sorkin
8.2/10 2,180 votes#3 - The 112th Congress
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 7/8/2012
Tea Party critiques draw the ire of network executives and CEO Leona Lansing. Don confronts Elliot about his analytical skills; Jim helps Maggie during a panic attack; and Mac is unnerved by Will's endless parade of romantic conquests.
Director: Greg Mottola
Writer: Aaron Sorkin
9.0/10 2,772 votes#4 - I'll Try to Fix You
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 7/15/2012
Will's mission attracts a tabloid's attention; Wade has information about the government's fight against white-collar crime; Maggie finds a date for Jim, and Sloan has trouble being a matchmaker.
Director: Alan Poul
Writer: Aaron Sorkin
8.4/10 2,088 votes#5 - Amen
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 7/22/2012
Neal finds someone who can provide updates from Cairo as the staff strive to give equal attention to uprisings there and in Wisconson.
Director: Daniel Minahan
Writer: Aaron Sorkin
8.5/10 1,962 votes#6 - Bullies
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 7/29/2012
Sloan harshly questions a Tokyo power-company representative during the Japanese earthquake nuclear crisis; Will learns a lesson about bullying after his rude behavior in an interview.
Director: Jeremy Podeswa
Writer: Aaron Sorkin
8.4/10 2,161 votes#7 - 5/1
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 8/5/2012
An anonymous source gives details on an imminent story of national importance. When the President calls a televised speech that night, the 2.0 staff cuts short its 1-year anniversary party and rushes back to the newsroom.
Director: Joshua Marston
Writer: Aaron Sorkin
7.9/10 1,691 votes#8 - The Blackout Part I: Tragedy Porn
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 8/12/2012
Will and Mac abandon principles when ratings plummet; Sloan is irked by her lack of screen time; Charlie discovers a whistleblower's identity.
Director: Lesli Linka Glatter
Writer: Aaron Sorkin
8.1/10 1,675 votes#9 - The Blackout Part II: Mock Debate
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 8/19/2012
The staff stages a mock debate; Mac has an epiphany; Lisa goes off-script during an interview; Neal goes under cover.
Director: Alan Poul
Writer: Aaron Sorkin
8.8/10 1,995 votes#10 - The Greater Fool
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 8/26/2012
Nina surprises Mac; Sloan considers a job offer; Neal smokes out a threat; Will, Mac and Charlie face off against Leona and Reese.
Director: Greg Mottola
Writer: Aaron Sorkin