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S1 E8: The Blackout Part I: Tragedy Porn

The ratings for "News Night" plummet after it downplays a pair of sensational stories, and Will and Mac must find a way to lure back enough viewers to justify the network's quest to air a Republican debate. Meanwhile, Will considers writers for an all-access profile. Sloan is disappointed by the lack of coverage of an important financial story. Charlie learns a National Security Agency whistle-blower's identity.

Air date	Aug 12, 2012
Runtime	58 minutes
TMDB rating	★ 7.4/10