As of July 2026, The Newsroom Season 2 aired in 2013 with 9 episodes — streaming now on Foxtel Now. Full episode guide and where to watch below.
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The Newsroom Season 2

2013 9 Episodes Drama ⭐ 8/10

The Newsroom Season 2 is currently streaming on and , and it rewards the patience it asks of you. The 1-season run is exactly the right length for what it is doing. Its 8/10 TMDB score, built from 740 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Jeff Daniels sets the tone, and the rest of the cast matches it scene for scene. Put it on tonight and see for yourself.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, The Newsroom Season 2 is worth clearing space for. Character-driven storytelling at its most effective — The Newsroom Season 2 earns every emotional beat it goes for. Season 2 of The Newsroom includes 9 episodes. It aired from July 2013 to September 2013. This season stars Jeff Daniels, Emily Mortimer and John Gallagher Jr.. Jeff Daniels and Emily Mortimer lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2013. The performances in The Newsroom Season 2 do a lot of work in the silences between the dialogue. The consistency throughout is what elevates it — not every moment is the best, but none of them are a reason to stop watching.

Drama fans who appreciate slow-burn storytelling will feel right at home with The Newsroom Season 2. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. Short enough to finish in a weekend, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Jeff Daniels carries the material with a performance that rewards close attention. Worth starting sooner rather than later.

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🎬 The Newsroom Season 2 — Episode Guide

E1
First Thing We Do, Let's Kill All the Lawyers
2013-07-14
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...
E2
The Genoa Tip
2013-07-21
A tip on a story that will ultimately cripple the network starts to become more real. Mackenzie and Sloan continue to push Will on drones as Don urges Will to advocate for Troy Davis. Maggie is un-friended by her roommate, but gets the assignment she's been begging for. Neal gets arrested on Wall St...
E3
Willie Pete
2013-07-28
Will continues his mission to civilize by telling Nina Howard the truth. A new witness to the Genoa story emerges on Twitter, and in New Hampshire, Jim's efforts to have his questions answered continue to fall on deaf ears.
E4
Unintended Consequences
2013-08-04
Maggie tries to convince Rebecca that she’s fine following her shattering trip to Africa with Gary. An Occupy Wall Street protester with a Black Op lead refuses to cooperate with Neal and Jerry after an on-air interview with Will goes poorly. Jim lands Hallie a one -on-one, but gets heat from Mac as...
E5
News Night with Will McAvoy
2013-08-11
Will is distracted during his telecast by a phone call and an unflattering Twitter post. Charlie gets a visit from a longtime friend at the Office of Naval Intelligence, who has knowledge of Operation Genoa. Sloan phases from humiliation to rage following a revenge posting. The newsroom traverses th...
E6
One Step Too Many
2013-08-18
Mac and Charlie score a key witness, a retired Marine general, in their attempt to corroborate Jerry's Operation Genoa story. Will follows Nina's lead to soften his image by making an impromptu appearance on a morning talk show. Jim gets unexpected company during his reunion with Hallie, who's in to...
E7
Red Team III
2013-08-25
Rebecca pieces together the events leading to ACN's decision to air Dantana's special report on Operation Genoa; repercussions from the special report threaten to ruin "News Night."
E8
Election Night (1)
2013-09-08
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...
E9
Election Night (2)
2013-09-15
As Election Night 2012 winds down, Will and Charlie await a decision from Reese that may impact their future at ACN, and that of the entire senior staff. Sloan learns the identity of the anonymous winning bidder for her book; Don discusses a countersuit against Dantana with Rebecca; Will has a revel...

🎭 Cast of The Newsroom Season 2

Jeff Daniels
Jeff Daniels
Will McAvoy
Emily Mortimer
Emily Mortimer
MacKenzie McHale
John Gallagher Jr.
John Gallagher Jr.
James Harper
Alison Pill
Alison Pill
Margaret Jordan
Thomas Sadoski
Thomas Sadoski
Don Keefer
Dev Patel
Dev Patel
Neelamani Sampat
Olivia Munn
Olivia Munn
Sloan Sabbith
Sam Waterston
Sam Waterston
Charlie Skinner

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