S2·E1 First Thing We Do, Let's Kill All the Lawyers
- Episode
- Season 2, Episode 1
- Air Date
- July 14, 2013
- Runtime
- 53 minutes
- Director
- Alan Poul
- Writers
- Aaron Sorkin, Ian Reichbach
- Score
- 6.9/10 (18 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
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 Will has him pulled from 9/11 anniversary coverage. Jim volunteers to cover for an embed reporter on the Romney campaign and Neal investigates the beginnings of Occupy Wall Street.
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When did Season 2 Episode 1 of The Newsroom air?
Season 2, Episode 1 ('First Thing We Do, Let's Kill All the Lawyers') originally aired on July 14, 2013.
How long is Season 2 Episode 1 ('First Thing We Do, Let's Kill All the Lawyers')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 53 minutes.
What happens in The Newsroom Season 2 Episode 1?
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 Will has him pulled from 9/11 anniversary coverage. Jim volunteers to cover for an embed reporter on the Romney campaign and Neal investigates the beginnings...
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