The Best Episodes of The Newsroom Season 3
Every episode of The Newsroom Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Newsroom Season 3!
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 3 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "The Newsroom" season 3 is "Boston", rated 8.7/10 from 1664 user votes. It was directed by Anthony Hemingway and written by Aaron Sorkin. "Boston" aired on 11/9/2014 and is rated 0.3 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Run".
8.7/10 1,664 votes#1 - Boston
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 11/9/2014
In the wake of the Genoa debacle, Will, Mac and the News Night team decide to err on the side of caution in reporting a major breaking story. Neal is contacted by an anonymous source in possession of stolen government documents revealing how false press stories planted in newspapers spawned fatal riots in Kundu. Sloan looks to solve a takeover puzzle. Maggie is forced to pinch-hit for Elliot in the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombings.
Director: Anthony Hemingway
Writer: Aaron Sorkin
9.0/10 1,677 votes#2 - Run
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 11/16/2014
With Rebecca again tasked with defending ACN in a possible lawsuit, Will tries to protect Neal from the fallout over the DOD leak. Charlie and Leona enter the fray of a hostile-takeover gambit involving Reese's half-siblings. Sloan fears Don may be guilty of cashing in on insider information. Maggie ponders the ethics of eavesdropping. Hallie pays a price for a late-night tweet.
Director: Greg Mottola
Writer: Aaron Sorkin
8.6/10 1,379 votes#3 - Main Justice
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 11/23/2014
Leona and Reece look to raise cash in order to salvage ACN and thwart Blair and Randy. Will gets a surprise at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Charlie trades visions with her ACN suitor. Maggie's EPA scoop makes it to News Night. Sloan and Don try to keep their relationship a secret from a new HR veep.
Director: Alan Poul
Writer: N/A
9.0/10 1,599 votes#4 - Contempt
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 11/30/2014
Facing a court subpoena and possible incarceration for contempt, Will stands firm in refusing to reveal the source of the stolen DOD documents. As Charlie's disdain for Lucas grows, Sloan and Mac scramble to find a more acceptable 11th-hour buyer for ACN. Jim's relationship with Hallie is put to the test by her new job at Carnivore, a start-up website.
Director: Anthony Hemingway
Writer: N/A
9.3/10 2,307 votes#5 - Oh Shenandoah
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 12/7/2014
Incarcerated for contempt, Will refuses to reveal the name of Neal's government source. Appearing to embrace Pruit's mandate to capture younger viewers, Charlie orders a reluctant Don to track down principals in a sexual-abuse case at an elite college. Sloan voices her objection to a new digital site built by Neal's replacement, Bree. Stranded in a Moscow airport, Jim and Maggie look to land seats for a Cuban-bound plane, hoping to interview one of its high-profile passengers.
Director: Paul Lieberstein
Writer: Aaron Sorkin
9.2/10 2,089 votes#6 - What Kind of Day Has It Been?
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 12/14/2014
A sudden death leads Will and Mac to ponder the milestones that transformed the newsroom, and look ahead towards ACN's uncertain future. Maggie lands a field-producer interview in Washington; Neal's digital site is shut down for repairs; Leona offers sage advice to Pruit.
Director: Alan Poul
Writer: Aaron Sorkin