Ranked #10 of 10 in Season 1•−0.6 vs season avg
The ratings for "News Night" plummet after it downplays a pair of sensational stories, and Will and Mac must find a way to lure back enough viewers to justify the network's quest to air a Republican debate. Meanwhile, Will considers writers for an all-access profile.
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
Aaron Sorkin
Writer
Lesli Linka Glatter
Director
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"The Blackout Part I: Tragedy Porn" is episode 8 of The Newsroom season 1. It scored 7.8/10 from 1,935 votes, ranking #10 of 10 episodes this season (season average 8.4). Directed by Lesli Linka Glatter and written by Aaron Sorkin, it aired on August 12, 2012.
