Name: Episode 8 — The Blackout Part I: Tragedy Porn
Released: 2012-08-12
Duration: 58 min
Rating: 7.4
Cast: Jeff Daniels, Emily Mortimer, John Gallagher Jr., Alison Pill, Thomas Sadoski

The Newsroom (2012 – 2014)

2012 • 3 seasons • Drama • TV-MA

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Episode 8 — The Blackout Part I: Tragedy Porn

Released: 2012-08-12 • Drama

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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. Charlie learns a National Security Agency whistle-blower's identity.

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Creator	Aaron Sorkin
Episode air date	12.08.2012
Episode runtime	58 min
Episode rating	7.35
Genres	Drama
TMDB series rating	8.1
IMDb series rating	8.6
Series status	Ended
Age rating	17+
Country	US