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The Newsroom S2E8 — Election Night (1)
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The Newsroom•Season 2•Episode 8

Election Night (1)

8.5/10 · 1,603 votesSep 8, 201347 min

Ranked #3 of 9 in Season 2•+0.2 vs season avg

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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

Directed byJason Ensler
Written byAaron Sorkin

Seasons3

Season 2 Episodes9

Cast8

Jeff Daniels

Jeff Daniels

Will McAvoy

Emily Mortimer

Emily Mortimer

MacKenzie McHale

John Gallagher Jr.

John Gallagher Jr.

James Harper

Alison Pill

Alison Pill

Margaret Jordan

Thomas Sadoski

Thomas Sadoski

Don Keefer

Dev Patel

Dev Patel

Neelamani Sampat

Olivia Munn

Olivia Munn

Sloan Sabbith

Sam Waterston

Sam Waterston

Charlie Skinner

Crew3

Aaron Sorkin

Aaron Sorkin

Writer

J

Jason Ensler

Director

Harry Yoon

Harry Yoon

Assistant Editor

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Episode Summary

"Election Night (1)" is episode 8 of The Newsroom season 2. It scored 8.5/10 from 1,603 votes, ranking #3 of 9 episodes this season (season average 8.3). Directed by Jason Ensler and written by Aaron Sorkin, it aired on September 8, 2013.