The Newsroom Season 1 Episode 3
The Newsroom
Season 1

Ep 3. The 112th Congress

  • TVMA
  • July 8, 2012
  • 58 min
  • 8.2  (2,056)

The Newsroom is an American political drama TV series that first premiered on HBO on June 24, 2012. Created by Aaron Sorkin, the show revolves around the events of a fictional cable news channel called ACN and its anchors and producers. The show takes on real-life events and portrays them in its own unique way. The third episode of the show's first season is called "The 112th Congress."

In this episode, the focus is on the political happenings in Washington D.C. It is the beginning of the 112th Congress, and everyone is gearing up for the new legislative session. The staff at ACN is busy as usual, but they have an added challenge this time around. Will's (played by Jeff Daniels) former flame is now a spokeswoman for the Tea Party, and she has managed to get a seat in the House of Representatives. Mackenzie (played by Emily Mortimer) sees this as an opportunity to get a great story, and she assigns Jim (played by John Gallagher, Jr.) to cover the Congress.

Jim is reluctant at first, but he soon realizes the potential this story holds. He starts following the Tea Party spokeswoman, and she gives him some juicy soundbites. He also meets another Congressman who sympathizes with the Tea Party, and Jim sees this as a possible interview opportunity. Meanwhile, Will is busy preparing for his new show, and he wants to take a different approach this time around. Instead of covering the latest breaking news, he wants to delve deeper into issues and get to the root of the problem.

As Jim's investigation deepens, he realizes that the Tea Party is gaining a lot of momentum in Congress. They are a vocal minority, but they have a lot of clout. The other politicians are paying attention to them, and they are slowly changing the landscape of American politics. Jim wants to do a story on this, but he needs more time to gather the facts. Mackenzie agrees to give him an extra day, and Jim goes back to the Congress building to conduct more interviews.

As the day progresses, Jim starts seeing the ugly side of politics. There are a lot of backdoor deals being made, and everyone is trying to further their own agenda. Jim decides to confront the Tea Party spokeswoman on this, and she tells him that she is in Washington to "take back her country." She believes that the government has become too big and too powerful, and she wants to take it back to its original form. Jim realizes that this is a deeply ingrained belief system, and it won't go away anytime soon.

Back at the ACN studio, Will is getting ready for his new show. He has spent a lot of time thinking about it, and he wants to do a show that will change the way Americans think about the news. He tells his staff that they should focus on the important issues, not just the latest gossip. He also wants to put experts on the show, not just pundits who spout their own opinion. The staff is hesitant at first, but they soon realize that Will is onto something.

As the episode draws to a close, Jim has finally nailed down his story. He delivers it to Mackenzie, and she is impressed. She tells him that he has done a great job, and she is happy that they were able to get the scoop. Meanwhile, Will's new show is a hit. He talks to experts about the Tea Party and its impact on American politics. He also interviews other politicians who are trying to stop them from gaining more power.

Overall, "The 112th Congress" is a thought-provoking episode that shows the inner workings of American politics. It shows how a minority group can gain a lot of power if they are vocal enough. The episode also tackles the issue of journalism and what it means to be a journalist. It shows how journalists can help shape the narrative of an issue and how they can be a force for good in society.

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  • First Aired
    July 8, 2012
  • Content Rating
    TVMA
  • Runtime
    58 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    8.2  (2,056)