The Newsroom - Season 1 - Eps 3: The 112th Congress
Will's apology for the lack of integrity in newscasts sets off constant critiques of the Tea Party before the November 2010 midterm elections, but draws the ire of network executives and Atlantis World Media CEO Leona Lansing. Meanwhile, Don confronts Elliot about his analytical skills. Jim helps Maggie during a panic attack. Mac is unnerved by Will's endless parade of romantic conquests.
About The Newsroom

Title: The Newsroom
First Air Date: 2012-06-24
Last Air Date: 2014-12-14
Status: Ended
Rating: 8.1/10 (from 634 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 4
Total Episodes: 25
Network: HBO
Genres: Drama
Production Companies: HBO
Synopsis
A behind-the-scenes look at the people who make a nightly cable-news program. Focusing on a network anchor, his new executive producer, the newsroom staff and their boss, the series tracks their quixotic mission to do the news well in the face of corporate and commercial obstacles-not to mention their own personal entanglements.
Cast

Jeff Daniels
Will McAvoy

Emily Mortimer
MacKenzie McHale

John Gallagher Jr.
James Harper

Alison Pill
Margaret Jordan

Thomas Sadoski
Don Keefer

Dev Patel
Neelamani Sampat

Olivia Munn
Sloan Sabbith

Sam Waterston
Charlie Skinner