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 enough viewers to justify the network's quest to air a Republican debate. Meanwhile, Will considers writers for an all-access profile; Sloan is disappointed by the lack of coverage of an important financial story; and Charlie learns a National Security Agency whistle-blower's identity.

Episode Viewers and Ratings

Season 1 Episode 8 of The Newsroom resulted in a 0.00 rating in the 18-49 demographic.

The Newsroom Season 1 Episodes...

• s01e01 - We Just Decided To
• s01e02 - News Night 2.0
• s01e03 - The 112th Congress
• s01e04 - I'll Try to Fix You
• s01e05 - Amen
• s01e06 - Bullies
• s01e07 - 5/1
• s01e08 - The Blackout, Part 1: Tragedy Porn
• s01e09 - The Blackout, Part 2: Mock Debate
• s01e10 - The Greater Fool

The Newsroom Show Summary

From the mind of Aaron Sorkin, creator of The West Wing and screenwriter of The Social Network and Moneyball, comes The Newsroom, 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.