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The Newsroom

The 1996-97 series returns, nearly a decade later, following George Findlay's exploits in a biting satire of mainstream news media operations.

The newsroom of a Toronto TV station is led by George, a ruthless ratings enthusiast who will stop at nothing to achieve success.

Episodes:

Episode 2 Dinner at Eight

2. Dinner at Eight

Aired: Oct 28, 1996

When a sexy new co-anchor is hired to bring life back to the show, Jim feels ...

Episode 3 Deeper, Deeper

3. Deeper, Deeper

Aired: Nov 4, 1996

Cutbacks are coming to the network; but who will it be? George vows to 'go to...

Episode 4 The Kevorkian Joke

4. The Kevorkian Joke

Aired: Nov 11, 1996

When failed screenwriter Shane threatens suicide on tape, George turns it int...

Episode 5 A Bad Day

5. A Bad Day

Aired: Nov 18, 1996

George is having a bad day: he’s in trouble for hitting on a woman half his a...

Episode 6 Petty Tyranny

6. Petty Tyranny

Aired: Nov 25, 1996

George's quest for the perfect bran muffin leads him to the cafeteria where h...

Episode 7 Dis 'n' Dat

7. Dis 'n' Dat

Aired: Feb 10, 1997

George's quest for an indoor parking spot is thwarted when the Corporation hi...

Episode 8 Unity

8. Unity

Aired: Feb 17, 1997

George is annoyed when his name is left off the Globe and Mail list of govern...

Episode 9 Parking

9. Parking

Aired: Feb 24, 1997

George’s crusade for an indoor parking space continues, George’s paranoia sur...

Episode 10 Meltdown: Part 1

10. Meltdown: Part 1

Aired: Mar 3, 1997

Famous film director David Cronenberg arrives to talk about his new movie Cra...

Episode 11 Meltdown: Part 2

11. Meltdown: Part 2

Aired: Mar 17, 1997

With the potential nuclear meltdown approaching, George’s priority is finding...

Episode 12 Meltdown: Part 3

12. Meltdown: Part 3

Aired: Mar 24, 1997

Unable to deal with the potential of how own death, George goes to into denia...

Episode 13 The Campaign

13. The Campaign

Aired: Mar 31, 1997

After the collapse of public broadcasting, Jim runs for political office in a...

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Info about The Newsroom

Seasons: 3

Current Status: Ended

Network: CBC Television

Production Countries: Canada, United States

Genres:Comedy, Drama