A newsroom undergoes some changes in its workings and morals as a new team is brought in, bringing unexpected results for its existing news anchor.
Genre: Drama
Cast:Jeff Daniels , Emily Mortimer , John Gallagher Jr. , Alison Pill , Thomas Sadoski , Dev Patel , Olivia Munn , Sam Waterston , Chris Chalk , Margaret Judson , Adina Porter , John F. Carpenter , Thomas Matthews , Trieu Tran , Charlie Weirauch , Wynn Everett , Riley Voelkel , Chris Messina
In the wake of the Genoa debacle, the team decides to use caution in reporting a major breaking story. Neal is contacted by an anonymous source in possession of stolen government documents; Sloan looks to solve a takeover puzzle.
While Rebecca must once again defend ACN during a possible lawsuit, Will tries to protect Neal from the aftermath of the DOD leak; Charlie and Leona deal with a hostile takeover; Sloan worries about Don's involvement with insider information.
When the team attends the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, Mac makes an unexpected acquaintance and Will gets a surprise.
Will continues to defy the government by refusing to out the name of the source of the stolen documents. The team tries to make sure that the first reporter that wrote the story gets out of the middle east safely, and ACN's new buyer's style of news doesn't sit well with Charlie. Sloane and Don keep dodging Human Resources, and Mac sets up a secret meeting of her own. Sloane and Charlie try to find another buyer for ACN. Jim tries to be supportive of his girlfriend's online column.
Shocking information regarding the source comes to light in the fight for Will's freedom.
The team looks forward as they mourn the loss of a coworker.