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The Newsroom•Season 1•Episode 3

The 112th Congress

8.2/10 · 2,486 votesJul 8, 201259 min

Ranked #7 of 10 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

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Will's apology for the lack of integrity in newscasts sets off constant critiques of the Tea Party before the November 2010 midterm elections, but draws the ire of network executives and Atlantis World Media CEO Leona Lansing. Meanwhile, Don confronts Elliot about his analytical skills.

Directed byGreg Mottola

Written byAaron Sorkin

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Cast8

Jeff Daniels

Will McAvoy

Emily Mortimer

MacKenzie McHale

John Gallagher Jr.

James Harper

Alison Pill

Margaret Jordan

Thomas Sadoski

Don Keefer

Dev Patel

Neelamani Sampat

Olivia Munn

Sloan Sabbith

Sam Waterston

Charlie Skinner

Crew5

Aaron Sorkin

Writer

Greg Mottola

Director

Aaron Sorkin

Teleplay

Aaron Sorkin

Story

Jon Lovett

Story

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Episode Summary

"The 112th Congress" is episode 3 of The Newsroom season 1. It scored 8.2/10 from 2,486 votes, ranking #7 of 10 episodes this season (season average 8.4). Directed by Greg Mottola and written by Aaron Sorkin, it aired on July 8, 2012.

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