Lou Grant 1977
What is Lou Grant?
Lou Grant is an American drama television series that aired on CBS from September 20, 1977, to September 13, 1982. Created by James L.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1977
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 114
- Runtime
- 50 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 20, 1977
- Last aired
- Sep 13, 1982
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- CBS
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Updated
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Lou Grant is an American drama television series that aired on CBS from September 20, 1977, to September 13, 1982. Created by James L. Brooks, Allan Burns, Gene Reynolds, and Leon Tokatyan, the program served as the third spin-off of the American sitcom The Mary Tyler Moore Show, following the series Rhoda and Phyllis. The show stars Ed Asner in the title role. The narrative follows the trials of a former television station manager who transitions into the role of a newspaper city editor. As the editor, he oversees his journalist staff as they navigate the professional challenges of the newsroom. In addition to Ed Asner, the cast includes Robert Walden, Mason Adams, and Jack Bannon. The series focuses on the daily operations and personal dynamics within the newspaper environment, contrasting with the protagonist's previous background in television management. The show remained on the air for five years, concluding its run in the fall of 1982.
Should you watch it?
“A gruff editor navigates newsroom chaos and personal struggles.”
- Strong ensemble cast with Ed Asner's commanding performance
- Tackles relevant social issues of the late 1970s and early 1980s
- Well-crafted episodic storytelling with emotional depth
- Pacing may feel slow to modern viewers
- Some storylines can be沉重 and emotionally intense
You enjoy character-driven dramas with strong workplace dynamics.
Suitable for mature audiences due to serious themes and workplace situations.
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Episode guide
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Season 1 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Cophouse Mytharc Sep 20, 1977
- E2 Hostages Core Sep 27, 1977
- E3 Hoax Core Oct 4, 1977
- E4 Henhouse Core Oct 11, 1977
- E5 Nazi Core Oct 18, 1977
- E6 Aftershock Core Oct 25, 1977
- E7 Barrio Core Nov 1, 1977
- E8 Scoop Core Nov 8, 1977
- E9 Judge Core Nov 15, 1977
- E10 Psychout Core Nov 22, 1977
- E11 Housewarming Core Nov 29, 1977
- E12 Takeover Core Dec 6, 1977
- E13 Christmas Core Dec 13, 1977
- E14 Airliner Core Jan 3, 1978
- E15 Sports Core Jan 10, 1978
- E16 Hero Core Jan 17, 1978
- E17 Renewal Core Jan 30, 1978
- E18 Sect Core Feb 6, 1978
- E19 Scandal Core Feb 13, 1978
- E20 Spies Core Feb 27, 1978
- E21 Poison Mytharc Mar 6, 1978
- E22 Physical Mytharc Mar 20, 1978
Season 2 · 24 episodes
- E1 Pills Mytharc Sep 25, 1978
- E2 Prisoner Core Oct 2, 1978
- E3 Hooker Core Oct 16, 1978
- E4 Mob Core Oct 23, 1978
- E5 Murder Core Oct 30, 1978
- E6 Dying Core Nov 6, 1978
- E7 Schools Core Nov 20, 1978
- E8 Slaughter Core Nov 27, 1978
- E9 Singles Core Dec 4, 1978
- E10 Babies Core Dec 11, 1978
- E11 Conflict Core Dec 18, 1978
- E12 Denial Core Jan 1, 1979
- E13 Fire Core Jan 8, 1979
- E14 Vet Core Jan 15, 1979
- E15 Scam Core Jan 22, 1979
- E16 Sweep Core Feb 5, 1979
- E17 Samaritan Core Feb 12, 1979
- E18 Hit Core Feb 19, 1979
- E19 Home Core Feb 26, 1979
- E20 Convention Core Mar 5, 1979
- E21 Marathon Core Mar 19, 1979
- E22 Bomb Core Mar 26, 1979
- E23 Skids Mytharc Apr 2, 1979
- E24 Loves (a.k.a.) Romance Mytharc May 7, 1979
Season 3 · 24 episodes
- E1 Cop Mytharc Sep 17, 1979
- E2 Expose Core Sep 24, 1979
- E3 Slammer Core Oct 1, 1979
- E4 Charlatan Core Oct 15, 1979
- E5 Frame-Up Core Oct 22, 1979
- E6 Hype Core Oct 29, 1979
- E7 Gambling Core Nov 5, 1979
- E8 Witness Core Nov 12, 1979
- E9 Kidnap Core Nov 26, 1979
- E10 Andrew, Part 1: Premonition Mytharc Dec 3, 1979
- E11 Andrew, Part 2: Trial Mytharc Dec 10, 1979
- E12 Hollywood Core Dec 17, 1979
- E13 Kids Core Dec 24, 1979
- E14 Brushfire Core Jan 7, 1980
- E15 Indians Core Jan 14, 1980
- E16 Cover-Up Core Jan 21, 1980
- E17 Inheritance Core Jan 28, 1980
- E18 Censored Core Feb 4, 1980
- E19 Lou Core Feb 11, 1980
- E20 Blackout Core Feb 18, 1980
- E21 Dogs Core Mar 3, 1980
- E22 Influence Core Mar 10, 1980
- E23 Guns Mytharc Mar 17, 1980
- E24 Hazard Mytharc Mar 24, 1980
Season 4 · 20 episodes
- E1 Nightside Mytharc Sep 22, 1980
- E2 Harassment Core Sep 29, 1980
- E3 Pack Core Oct 27, 1980
- E4 Sting Core Nov 17, 1980
- E5 Goop Core Nov 24, 1980
- E6 Libel Core Dec 8, 1980
- E7 Streets Core Dec 15, 1980
- E8 Catch Core Jan 5, 1981
- E9 Rape Core Jan 12, 1981
- E10 Boomerang Core Jan 19, 1981
- E11 Generations Core Jan 26, 1981
- E12 Search Core Feb 9, 1981
- E13 Strike Core Feb 16, 1981
- E14 Survival Core Feb 23, 1981
- E15 Venice Core Mar 9, 1981
- E16 Campesinos Core Mar 16, 1981
- E17 Business Core Mar 23, 1981
- E18 Violence Core Apr 6, 1981
- E19 Depression Mytharc Apr 13, 1981
- E20 Stroke Mytharc May 4, 1981
Season 5 · 24 episodes
- E1 Wedding Mytharc Nov 2, 1981
- E2 Execution Core Nov 9, 1981
- E3 Reckless Core Nov 16, 1981
- E4 Hometown Core Nov 23, 1981
- E5 Risk Core Nov 30, 1981
- E6 Doublecross Core Dec 7, 1981
- E7 Drifters Core Dec 14, 1981
- E8 Friends Core Dec 28, 1981
- E9 Jazz Core Jan 4, 1982
- E10 Ghosts Core Jan 11, 1982
- E11 Cameras Core Jan 25, 1982
- E12 Review Core Feb 8, 1982
- E13 Immigrants Core Feb 15, 1982
- E14 Hunger Core Mar 1, 1982
- E15 Recovery Core Mar 8, 1982
- E16 Obituary Core Mar 22, 1982
- E17 Blacklist Core Apr 5, 1982
- E18 Law Core Apr 12, 1982
- E19 Fireworks Core Apr 19, 1982
- E20 Unthinkable Core May 3, 1982
- E21 Suspect Core May 17, 1982
- E22 Beachhead Core May 24, 1982
- E23 Victims Mytharc Aug 30, 1982
- E24 Charlie Mytharc Sep 13, 1982
Frequently asked questions
Is this show connected to The Mary Tyler Moore Show?
Yes, it is a spin-off featuring the character Lou Grant.
When did the show air?
It aired from 1977 to 1982 on CBS.
Who created the series?
It was created by James L. Brooks, Allan Burns, Gene Reynolds, and Leon Tokatyan.
What role does Ed Asner play?
He plays Lou Grant, a newspaper city editor and former TV station manager.
Is the show about journalism?
Yes, it focuses on the trials of a newspaper editor and his staff.