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The Best Episodes of The Newsroom Season 2

Every episode of The Newsroom Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Newsroom Season 2!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Newsroom Season 2 Episode 7 - Red Team III
    9.1/10(2144 votes)

    S2:E7

    Rebecca pieces together the events leading to ACN's decision to air Dantana's special report on Operation Genoa; repercussions from the special report threaten to ruin "News Night."

    Director:Anthony Hemingway
    Writer:Aaron Sorkin

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  2. The Newsroom Season 2 Episode 9 - Election Night (2)
    9.0/10(2085 votes)

    S2:E9

    As Election Night 2012 winds down, Will and Charlie await a decision from Reese that may impact their future at ACN, and that of the entire senior staff. Sloan learns the identity of the anonymous winning bidder for her book; Don discusses a countersuit against Dantana with Rebecca; Will has a revelation while Charlie shares his. Season two finale.

    Director:Alan Poul
    Writer:Aaron Sorkin

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  3. The Newsroom Season 2 Episode 8 - Election Night (1)
    8.5/10(1610 votes)

    S2:E8

    In the wake of Leona's refusal to accept the resignations of three top ACN talents, "News Night" goes forward with its 2012 election coverage, featuring Will in the unlikely role of director of morale. Sloan is perturbed that her book was auctioned off with a forged signature, while Mac tasks Neal to fix a faulty Wikipedia page. Mindful that Charlie wants a screw-up-free evening, Jim weighs the cons of retracting a call he made too soon. The team deliberates whether to hold off on a story that might affect a tight Senate race.

    Director:Jason Ensler
    Writer:Aaron Sorkin

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  4. The Newsroom Season 2 Episode 4 - Unintended Consequences
    8.3/10(1712 votes)

    S2:E4

    Maggie tries to convince Rebecca that she’s fine following her shattering trip to Africa with Gary. An Occupy Wall Street protester with a Black Op lead refuses to cooperate with Neal and Jerry after an on-air interview with Will goes poorly. Jim lands Hallie a one -on-one, but gets heat from Mac as a result.

    Director:Carl Franklin
    Writer:Aaron Sorkin

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  5. The Newsroom Season 2 Episode 5 - News Night with Will McAvoy
    8.2/10(1651 votes)

    S2:E5

    Will is distracted during his telecast by a phone call and an unflattering Twitter post. Charlie gets a visit from a longtime friend at the Office of Naval Intelligence, who has knowledge of Operation Genoa. Sloan phases from humiliation to rage following a revenge posting. The newsroom traverses the slippery slope separating fact from fiction.

    Director:Alan Poul
    Writer:Aaron Sorkin

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  6. The Newsroom Season 2 Episode 1 - First Thing We Do, Let's Kill All the Lawyers
    8.0/10(1954 votes)

    S2:E1

    Will and the "News Night" staff are questioned by their lawyer about a story they've aired that's become a network crisis. An on-air remark by Will has him pulled from 9/11 anniversary coverage. Jim volunteers to cover for an embed reporter on the Romney campaign and Neal investigates the beginnings of Occupy Wall Street.

    Director:Alan Poul
    Writer:Ian Reichbach

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  7. The Newsroom Season 2 Episode 2 - The Genoa Tip
    8.0/10(1694 votes)

    S2:E2

    A tip on a story that will ultimately cripple the network starts to become more real. Mackenzie and Sloan continue to push Will on drones as Don urges Will to advocate for Troy Davis. Maggie is un-friended by her roommate, but gets the assignment she's been begging for. Neal gets arrested on Wall Street.

    Director:Jeremy Podeswa
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Newsroom Season 2 Episode 3 - Willie Pete
    8.0/10(1647 votes)

    S2:E3

    Will continues his mission to civilize by telling Nina Howard the truth. A new witness to the Genoa story emerges on Twitter, and in New Hampshire, Jim's efforts to have his questions answered continue to fall on deaf ears.

    Director:Lesli Linka Glatter
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Newsroom Season 2 Episode 6 - One Step Too Many
    8.0/10(1578 votes)

    S2:E6

    Mac and Charlie score a key witness, a retired Marine general, in their attempt to corroborate Jerry's Operation Genoa story. Will follows Nina's lead to soften his image by making an impromptu appearance on a morning talk show. Jim gets unexpected company during his reunion with Hallie, who's in town to cover a Romney rally.

    Director:Julian Farino
    Writer:Aaron Sorkin

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Red Team III" is the best rated episode of The Newsroom season 2. It scored 9.1/10 from 2,144 votes. Directed by Anthony Hemingway and written by Aaron Sorkin, it aired on August 25, 2013. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Election Night (2)".