S2·E8 Election Night (1)
- Episode
- Season 2, Episode 8
- Air Date
- September 8, 2013
- Runtime
- 47 minutes
- Director
- Jason Ensler
- Writer
- Aaron Sorkin
- Score
- 7.3/10 (18 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
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 Will in the unlikely role of director of morale. Sloan is perturbed that her book was auctioned off with a forged signature, while Mac tasks Neal to fix a faulty Wikipedia page. Mindful that Charlie wants a screw-up-free evening, Jim weighs the cons of retracting a call he made too soon. The team deliberates whether to hold off on a story that might affect a tight Senate race.
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When did Season 2 Episode 8 of The Newsroom air?
Season 2, Episode 8 ('Election Night (1)') originally aired on September 8, 2013.
How long is Season 2 Episode 8 ('Election Night (1)')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 47 minutes.
What happens in The Newsroom Season 2 Episode 8?
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 Will in the unlikely role of director of morale. Sloan is perturbed that her book was auctioned off with a forged signature, while Mac tasks Neal t...
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