The Newsroom_
"More as the story develops."
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.
Created By
Aaron Sorkin
Network
HBO
Episodes
25
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Max
9 countries
Rakuten TV
2 countries
Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total
1 country
Crave
1 country
Hoopla
FREE
1 country
U-NEXT
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Overview
The Newsroom has 3 seasons with 25 episodes spanning 2012-2014.
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Rating
With a 8.1/10 rating from 690 votes, The Newsroom is considered highly rated.
Year context
The Newsroom first aired 14 years ago in 2012.
CAST (8)
SEASONS (3 seasons, 25 episodes)
SEASON 1
01
We Just Decided To
"News Night" anchor Will McAvoy returns to work after a public meltdown to find most of his staff has jumped ship, but new hires help…
02
News Night 2.0
MacKenzie takes charge of the revamped "News Night" and lobbies economist Sloan Sabbith to file a nightly financial report. Meanwhile, Jim takes responsibility for Maggie's…
03
The 112th Congress
Will's apology for the lack of integrity in newscasts sets off constant critiques of the Tea Party before the November 2010 midterm elections, but draws…
04
I'll Try to Fix You
Will becomes tabloid fodder after a confrontation with a gossip columnist on New Year's Eve, which threatens to undermine his credibility on a current news…
05
Amen
News of unrest in Wisconsin in February 2011 in response to the governor's call for budget cuts bubbles up during coverage of the ousting of…
06
Bullies
Sloan subs for Elliot during the Japanese nuclear crisis following the March 2011 earthquake, but her harsh questioning of a Tokyo power-company representative could damage…
07
5/1
An anonymous source contacts Charlie and provides advance details on an imminent story of national importance. When news breaks that the President will be making…
08
The Blackout Part I: Tragedy Porn
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…
09
The Blackout Part II: Mock Debate
The "News Night" staff host a mock debate for two Republican Party officials. A power outage energizes Mac's thought process. Charlie evaluates an intelligence-agency insider's…
10
The Greater Fool
Mac is shaken by a potentially devastating revelation from gossip columnist Nina Howard. Meanwhile, Sloan mulls a new job opportunity. Neal's Internet alias could prevent…
SEASON 2
01
First Thing We Do, Let's Kill All the Lawyers
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…
02
The Genoa Tip
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…
03
Willie Pete
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…
04
Unintended Consequences
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…
05
News Night with Will McAvoy
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…
06
One Step Too Many
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…
07
Red Team III
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…
08
Election Night (1)
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…
09
Election Night (2)
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…
SEASON 3
01
Boston
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…
02
Run
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…
03
Main Justice
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…
04
Contempt
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…
05
Oh Shenandoah
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…
06
What Kind of Day Has It Been?
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…
SERIES INFO
3
Seasons
25
Episodes
60 min/ep
Per Episode
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
Aaron Sorkin
NETWORKS (1)
HBO
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Newsroom about?
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.
Where can I watch The Newsroom?
The Newsroom is available on Max, Rakuten TV, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , Crave, Hoopla. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does The Newsroom have?
The Newsroom has 3 seasons with 25 episodes total.
Who created The Newsroom?
The Newsroom was created by Aaron Sorkin.
Who stars in The Newsroom?
The cast of The Newsroom includes Jeff Daniels, Emily Mortimer, John Gallagher Jr., Alison Pill, Thomas Sadoski.
What is the rating of The Newsroom?
The Newsroom has a rating of 8.1 out of 10 based on 690 votes on TMDB.
Is The Newsroom still running?
The Newsroom has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (1)
Drama
