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The Paper S1E1 — Pilot

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The Paper•Season 1•Episode 1

Pilot

6.6/10 · 1,822 votesSep 4, 202533 min

Ranked #10 of 10 in Season 1•−0.6 vs season avg

A documentary crew discovers a historic Midwestern newspaper and the publisher trying to revive it.

Directed byGreg Daniels

Written byGreg Daniels, Michael Koman

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Domhnall Gleeson

Domhnall Gleeson

Ned Sampson

Sabrina Impacciatore

Sabrina Impacciatore

Esmeralda Grand

Chelsea Frei

Chelsea Frei

Mare Pritti

Melvin Gregg

Melvin Gregg

Detrick Moore

Gbemisola Ikumelo

Gbemisola Ikumelo

Adelola Olofin

Alex Edelman

Alex Edelman

Adam Cooper

Ramona Young

Ramona Young

Nicole Lee

Tim Key

Tim Key

Ken Davies

Oscar Nuñez

Oscar Nuñez

Oscar Martinez

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Greg Daniels

Greg Daniels

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Michael Koman

Michael Koman

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Greg Daniels

Greg Daniels

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Richard L. Johnson

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Benjamin Patrick

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Episode Summary

"Pilot" is episode 1 of The Paper season 1. It scored 6.6/10 from 1,822 votes, ranking #10 of 10 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Directed by Greg Daniels and written by Greg Daniels, Michael Koman, it aired on September 4, 2025.

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