The daily lives of a cable news anchor and his supporting staff, as they try to take their responsibilities seriously while trying to get over corporate and commercial obstacles.
Having survived a meltdown, news anchor Will McAvoy returns to work to find big changes have been made. Strong language/sex/mature themes/flashing images. (S1, ep 1)
While Mac asserts her authority over the new incarnation of News Night, a secret gets out. Strong language/flashing images. (S1, ep 2)
The team's new approach to News Night angers CEO Leona Lansing (Jane Fonda) who threatens Will's job. Contains strong language. (S1, ep 3)
A confrontation lands Will in the tabloids, while the team's restraint is rewarded during a breaking news story. Strong language/flashing images. (S1, ep 4)
While reporting on an uprising in Egypt, the News Night team learns of a teachers' protest in Wisconsin and must hustle to cover both. Strong language/sex/mature themes. (S1, ep 5)
Will's insomnia forces him to keep a long-standing therapy appointment, while Sloan puts her career in jeopardy. Strong language/sex/mature themes. (S1, ep 6)
The staff's anniversary party is cut short when they learn the president is to make a nationwide address on a matter of national security. Strong language/mature themes. (S1, ep 7)
The Blackout Part I - Tragedy Porn: Will and Mac are forced to abandon their principles in order to boost ratings. Strong language/sex/mature themes. (S1, ep 8)
The Blackout Part II - Mock Debate: The team stages a mock debate for two Republican officials, while Neal goes undercover as an internet troll. Strong language/flashing images. (S1, ep 9)
A damning revelation looks set to jeopardise Will's future at ACN. Season finale. Contains strong language. (S1, ep 10)