The Morning Show (American TV series)
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The Morning Show, also known as Morning Wars in Australia and Indonesia, is an American comedy-drama television series starring Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, and Billy Crudup. The series premiered on Apple TV+ on November 1, 2019. The series is inspired by Brian Stelter's 2013 book Top of the Morning. The show examines the characters and culture behind a network broadcast morning news program. After allegations of sexual misconduct, the male co-anchor of the program is forced off the show. Aspects of the movement are examined from multiple perspectives as more information comes out regarding the misconduct. Subsequent seasons focus on other political topics and current events, including the COVID-19 pandemic, racial inequality, the Capitol insurrection, and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The second season premiered on September 17, 2021. In January 2022, the series was renewed for a third season, which premiered on September 13, 2023. The series was renewed for a fourth season, which premiered on September 17, 2025. The series was renewed for a fifth season on September 16, 2025, ahead of the premiere of the fourth season. The series has received numerous accolades, including 27 Primetime Emmy Award nominations, ten Screen Actors Guild Award nominations and ten Golden Globe Award nominations. Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon and Billy Crudup have received particular acclaim for their performances, with Aniston and Witherspoon each earning two nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series and Aniston winning the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series in 2020, and Crudup winning the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in 2020 and 2024.
Infobox
Also known as
Morning Wars
Genre
Comedy-drama Satire Tragicomedy
Created by
Jay Carson
Inspired by
Top of the Morning by Brian Stelter
Developed by
Kerry Ehrin
Showrunners
Kerry Ehrin Charlotte Stoudt
Starring
Jennifer Aniston Reese Witherspoon Billy Crudup Mark Duplass Gugu Mbatha-Raw Néstor Carbonell Karen Pittman Bel Powley Desean Terry Jack Davenport Steve Carell Greta Lee Ruairi O'Connor Julianna Margulies Nicole Beharie Jon Hamm Marion Cotillard
Music by
Carter Burwell
Opening theme
"Nemesis" by Benjamin Clementine
Country of origin
United States
Original language
English
No. of seasons
4
No. of episodes
40
Executive producers
Jennifer Aniston Reese Witherspoon Kerry Ehrin Michael Ellenberg Mimi Leder Kristin Hahn Lauren Levy Neustadter
Cinematography
Michael Grady David Lanzenberg John Brawley Jeffrey Waldron John Grillo Tami Reiker
Camera setup
Single-camera
Running time
46–69 minutes
Production companies
Echo Films Hello Sunshine Kerry Ehrin Productions (season 1) Media Res Bad Attitude (season 2) Red Shoes Pictures (season 3–present) Yak Yak Pictures (season 4–present)
Network
Apple TV
Release
October 15, 2025 (2025-10-15) – present
Tables
Cast overview for The Morning Show · Cast and characters
Season 1
Season 1
Actor
Season 1
Character
Season 2
Seasons
Season 3
Seasons
Season 4
Jennifer Aniston
Jennifer Aniston
Actor
Jennifer Aniston
Character
Alexandra "Alex" Levy
Seasons
Main
Reese Witherspoon
Reese Witherspoon
Actor
Reese Witherspoon
Character
Bradley Jackson
Seasons
Main
Billy Crudup
Billy Crudup
Actor
Billy Crudup
Character
Cory Ellison
Seasons
Main
Mark Duplass
Mark Duplass
Actor
Mark Duplass
Character
Charlie "Chip" Black
Seasons
Main
Gugu Mbatha-Raw
Gugu Mbatha-Raw
Actor
Gugu Mbatha-Raw
Character
Hannah Shoenfeld
Seasons
Main
Néstor Carbonell
Néstor Carbonell
Actor
Néstor Carbonell
Character
Yanko Flores
Seasons
Main
Seasons
Recurring
Karen Pittman
Karen Pittman
Actor
Karen Pittman
Character
Mia Jordan
Seasons
Main
Bel Powley
Bel Powley
Actor
Bel Powley
Character
Claire Conway
Seasons
Main
Seasons
Main
Desean Terry
Desean Terry
Actor
Desean Terry
Character
Daniel Henderson
Seasons
Main
Jack Davenport
Jack Davenport
Actor
Jack Davenport
Character
Jason Craig
Seasons
Main
Steve Carell
Steve Carell
Actor
Steve Carell
Character
Mitch Kessler
Seasons
Main
Greta Lee
Greta Lee
Actor
Greta Lee
Character
Stella Bak
Seasons
Main
Ruairi O'Connor
Ruairi O'Connor
Actor
Ruairi O'Connor
Character
Ty Fitzgerald
Seasons
Main
Julianna Margulies
Julianna Margulies
Actor
Julianna Margulies
Character
Laura Peterson
Seasons
Main
Nicole Beharie
Nicole Beharie
Actor
Nicole Beharie
Character
Christine Hunter
Seasons
Main
Jon Hamm
Jon Hamm
Actor
Jon Hamm
Character
Paul Marks
Seasons
Main
Marion Cotillard
Marion Cotillard
Actor
Marion Cotillard
Character
Celine Dumont
Seasons
Main
| Actor | Character | Seasons | |||
| Season 1 | Season 2 | Season 3 | Season 4 | ||
| Jennifer Aniston | Alexandra "Alex" Levy | Main | |||
| Reese Witherspoon | Bradley Jackson | Main | |||
| Billy Crudup | Cory Ellison | Main | |||
| Mark Duplass | Charlie "Chip" Black | Main | |||
| Gugu Mbatha-Raw | Hannah Shoenfeld | Main | |||
| Néstor Carbonell | Yanko Flores | Main | Recurring | ||
| Karen Pittman | Mia Jordan | Main | |||
| Bel Powley | Claire Conway | Main | Main | ||
| Desean Terry | Daniel Henderson | Main | |||
| Jack Davenport | Jason Craig | Main | |||
| Steve Carell | Mitch Kessler | Main | |||
| Greta Lee | Stella Bak | Main | |||
| Ruairi O'Connor | Ty Fitzgerald | Main | |||
| Julianna Margulies | Laura Peterson | Main | |||
| Nicole Beharie | Christine Hunter | Main | |||
| Jon Hamm | Paul Marks | Main | |||
| Marion Cotillard | Celine Dumont | Main | |||
First released
First released
Season
First released
Episodes
Last released
Episodes
Network
1
1
Season
1
Episodes
10
Episodes
November 1, 2019 (2019-11-01)
Originally released
December 20, 2019 (2019-12-20)
Originally released
Apple TV+
2
2
Season
2
Episodes
10
Episodes
September 17, 2021 (2021-09-17)
Originally released
November 19, 2021 (2021-11-19)
3
3
Season
3
Episodes
10
Episodes
September 13, 2023 (2023-09-13)
Originally released
November 8, 2023 (2023-11-08)
4
4
Season
4
Episodes
10
Episodes
September 17, 2025 (2025-09-17)
Originally released
November 19, 2025 (2025-11-19)
| Season | Episodes | Originally released | |||
| First released | Last released | Network | |||
| 1 | 10 | November 1, 2019 (2019-11-01) | December 20, 2019 (2019-12-20) | Apple TV+ | |
| 2 | 10 | September 17, 2021 (2021-09-17) | November 19, 2021 (2021-11-19) | ||
| 3 | 10 | September 13, 2023 (2023-09-13) | November 8, 2023 (2023-11-08) | ||
| 4 | 10 | September 17, 2025 (2025-09-17) | November 19, 2025 (2025-11-19) | ||
· Episodes › Season 1 (2019)
1
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1
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season
1
Title
"In the Dark Night of the Soul It's Always 3:30 in the Morning"
Directed by
Mimi Leder
Written by
Kerry Ehrin and Jay Carson
Original release date
November 1, 2019 (2019-11-01)
2
2
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2
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season
2
Title
"A Seat at the Table"
Directed by
Mimi Leder
Written by
Teleplay by : Kerry Ehrin
Story by : Kerry Ehrin and Jay Carson
Original release date
November 1, 2019 (2019-11-01)
3
3
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3
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season
3
Title
"Chaos Is the New Cocaine"
Directed by
David Frankel
Written by
Erica Lipez
Original release date
November 1, 2019 (2019-11-01)
4
4
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4
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season
4
Title
"That Woman"
Directed by
Lynn Shelton
Written by
Adam Milch
Original release date
November 8, 2019 (2019-11-08)
5
5
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5
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season
5
Title
"No One's Gonna Harm You, Not While I'm Around"
Directed by
David Frankel
Written by
Torrey Speer
Original release date
November 15, 2019 (2019-11-15)
6
6
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6
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season
6
Title
"The Pendulum Swings"
Directed by
Tucker Gates
Written by
Kristen Layden
Original release date
November 22, 2019 (2019-11-22)
7
7
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7
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season
7
Title
"Open Waters"
Directed by
Roxann Dawson
Written by
Jeff Augustin
Original release date
November 29, 2019 (2019-11-29)
8
8
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8
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season
8
Title
"Lonely at the Top"
Directed by
Michelle MacLaren
Written by
JC Lee
Original release date
December 6, 2019 (2019-12-06)
9
9
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9
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season
9
Title
"Play the Queen"
Directed by
Kevin Bray
Written by
Erica Lipez & Ali Vingiano
Original release date
December 13, 2019 (2019-12-13)
10
10
No.
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10
No. in
season
10
Title
"The Interview"
Directed by
Mimi Leder
Written by
Kerry Ehrin
Original release date
December 20, 2019 (2019-12-20)
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
| 1 | 1 | "In the Dark Night of the Soul It's Always 3:30 in the Morning" | Mimi Leder | Kerry Ehrin and Jay Carson | November 1, 2019 (2019-11-01) |
| 2 | 2 | "A Seat at the Table" | Mimi Leder | Teleplay by : Kerry Ehrin Story by : Kerry Ehrin and Jay Carson | November 1, 2019 (2019-11-01) |
| 3 | 3 | "Chaos Is the New Cocaine" | David Frankel | Erica Lipez | November 1, 2019 (2019-11-01) |
| 4 | 4 | "That Woman" | Lynn Shelton | Adam Milch | November 8, 2019 (2019-11-08) |
| 5 | 5 | "No One's Gonna Harm You, Not While I'm Around" | David Frankel | Torrey Speer | November 15, 2019 (2019-11-15) |
| 6 | 6 | "The Pendulum Swings" | Tucker Gates | Kristen Layden | November 22, 2019 (2019-11-22) |
| 7 | 7 | "Open Waters" | Roxann Dawson | Jeff Augustin | November 29, 2019 (2019-11-29) |
| 8 | 8 | "Lonely at the Top" | Michelle MacLaren | JC Lee | December 6, 2019 (2019-12-06) |
| 9 | 9 | "Play the Queen" | Kevin Bray | Erica Lipez & Ali Vingiano | December 13, 2019 (2019-12-13) |
| 10 | 10 | "The Interview" | Mimi Leder | Kerry Ehrin | December 20, 2019 (2019-12-20) |
· Episodes › Season 2 (2021)
11
11
No.
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11
No. in
season
1
Title
"My Least Favorite Year"
Directed by
Mimi Leder
Written by
Erica Lipez & Adam Milch and Kerry Ehrin
Original release date
September 17, 2021 (2021-09-17)
Following the events of Alex and Bradley's on-air exposé, Fred is put on administrative leave, while Cory is fired. Eight months later, and three months before the start of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic empties the streets of New York, Alex has quit the show and lives a quiet and secluded life in Maine, while Bradley remains on the show with a new co-
Following the events of Alex and Bradley's on-air exposé, Fred is put on administrative leave, while Cory is fired. Eight months later, and three months before the start of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic empties the streets of New York, Alex has quit the show and lives a quiet and secluded life in Maine, while Bradley remains on the show with a new co-
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Following the events of Alex and Bradley's on-air exposé, Fred is put on administrative leave, while Cory is fired. Eight months later, and three months before the start of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic empties the streets of New York, Alex has quit the show and lives a quiet and secluded life in Maine, while Bradley remains on the show with a new co-
12
12
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12
No. in
season
2
Title
"It's Like the Flu"
Directed by
Mimi Leder
Written by
Torrey Speer & Kristen Layden
Original release date
September 24, 2021 (2021-09-24)
Cory informs Bradley that Alex is in negotiations to return to the show, leading her to call in sick for three weeks to negotiate what she wants. Before Alex returns to the show, Cory tries to hold a small intimate dinner to welcome her back, but more and more guests are invited; over dinner, they discuss the novel coronavirus and whether it is new
Cory informs Bradley that Alex is in negotiations to return to the show, leading her to call in sick for three weeks to negotiate what she wants. Before Alex returns to the show, Cory tries to hold a small intimate dinner to welcome her back, but more and more guests are invited; over dinner, they discuss the novel coronavirus and whether it is new
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Cory informs Bradley that Alex is in negotiations to return to the show, leading her to call in sick for three weeks to negotiate what she wants. Before Alex returns to the show, Cory tries to hold a small intimate dinner to welcome her back, but more and more guests are invited; over dinner, they discuss the novel coronavirus and whether it is new
13
13
No.
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13
No. in
season
3
Title
"Laura"
Directed by
Lesli Linka Glatter
Written by
Brian Chamberlayne & Jeff Augustin
Original release date
October 1, 2021 (2021-10-01)
Bradley covers the start of the campaign season, while Alex is confirmed to return to the show. Daniel and his colleagues travel to Wuhan to cover the COVID-19 pandemic and are forced to quarantine as a result of the lockdown. Mia ultimately cancels Daniel's segment to focus on other stories, much to his dismay. In Italy, Mitch meets with Paola, wh
Bradley covers the start of the campaign season, while Alex is confirmed to return to the show. Daniel and his colleagues travel to Wuhan to cover the COVID-19 pandemic and are forced to quarantine as a result of the lockdown. Mia ultimately cancels Daniel's segment to focus on other stories, much to his dismay. In Italy, Mitch meets with Paola, wh
No.
overall
Bradley covers the start of the campaign season, while Alex is confirmed to return to the show. Daniel and his colleagues travel to Wuhan to cover the COVID-19 pandemic and are forced to quarantine as a result of the lockdown. Mia ultimately cancels Daniel's segment to focus on other stories, much to his dismay. In Italy, Mitch meets with Paola, wh
14
14
No.
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14
No. in
season
4
Title
"Kill the Fatted Calf"
Directed by
Jessica Yu
Written by
Ali Vingiano & Scott Troy
Original release date
October 8, 2021 (2021-10-08)
As UBA prepares to host the Democratic presidential debate, members of The Morning Show jockey for a spot. Daniel asks Mia to push for him to moderate the debate, but UBA's news division president Stella dismisses him. Cory keeps pushing for Alex, who is dead set against moderating. Bradley finally makes up with Cory, who informs her she is out of
As UBA prepares to host the Democratic presidential debate, members of The Morning Show jockey for a spot. Daniel asks Mia to push for him to moderate the debate, but UBA's news division president Stella dismisses him. Cory keeps pushing for Alex, who is dead set against moderating. Bradley finally makes up with Cory, who informs her she is out of
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As UBA prepares to host the Democratic presidential debate, members of The Morning Show jockey for a spot. Daniel asks Mia to push for him to moderate the debate, but UBA's news division president Stella dismisses him. Cory keeps pushing for Alex, who is dead set against moderating. Bradley finally makes up with Cory, who informs her she is out of
15
15
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15
No. in
season
5
Title
"Ghosts"
Directed by
Tucker Gates
Written by
Erica Lipez & Adam Milch
Original release date
October 15, 2021 (2021-10-15)
Trying to put an end to the Shoenfeld lawsuit, Cory calls Fred to stop smearing Hannah's image. Fred refuses and threatens to publicly reveal that Cory helped negotiate his exit settlement if he can't make Hannah's family accept the deal. Desperate, Cory visits Hannah's father and warns him about the smear campaign, but his plea is ignored. After Y
Trying to put an end to the Shoenfeld lawsuit, Cory calls Fred to stop smearing Hannah's image. Fred refuses and threatens to publicly reveal that Cory helped negotiate his exit settlement if he can't make Hannah's family accept the deal. Desperate, Cory visits Hannah's father and warns him about the smear campaign, but his plea is ignored. After Y
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overall
Trying to put an end to the Shoenfeld lawsuit, Cory calls Fred to stop smearing Hannah's image. Fred refuses and threatens to publicly reveal that Cory helped negotiate his exit settlement if he can't make Hannah's family accept the deal. Desperate, Cory visits Hannah's father and warns him about the smear campaign, but his plea is ignored. After Y
16
16
No.
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16
No. in
season
6
Title
"A Private Person"
Directed by
Rachel Morrison
Written by
Torrey Speer & Stacy Osei-Kuffour
Original release date
October 22, 2021 (2021-10-22)
As Alex's absence from the show stretches out indefinitely, Cory brings in Laura as a substitute host, while Stella pressures Chip into getting Alex back as soon as possible. Bradley is thrilled that she and Laura can merge their personal and private lives, but things become complicated when Bradley's addict brother Hal appears at her apartment for
As Alex's absence from the show stretches out indefinitely, Cory brings in Laura as a substitute host, while Stella pressures Chip into getting Alex back as soon as possible. Bradley is thrilled that she and Laura can merge their personal and private lives, but things become complicated when Bradley's addict brother Hal appears at her apartment for
No.
overall
As Alex's absence from the show stretches out indefinitely, Cory brings in Laura as a substitute host, while Stella pressures Chip into getting Alex back as soon as possible. Bradley is thrilled that she and Laura can merge their personal and private lives, but things become complicated when Bradley's addict brother Hal appears at her apartment for
17
17
No.
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17
No. in
season
7
Title
"La Amara Vita"
Directed by
Mimi Leder
Written by
Kerry Ehrin & Scott Troy
Original release date
October 29, 2021 (2021-10-29)
While quarantining with Paola in Italy, Mitch receives a surprise visit from Alex, who has flown in to demand he release a statement denying they ever had sex. After obtaining a promise that he will issue a denial, Alex prepares to leave Italy but is forced to stay due to the COVID-19 restriction measures. Returning to Mitch's mansion, Alex and Mit
While quarantining with Paola in Italy, Mitch receives a surprise visit from Alex, who has flown in to demand he release a statement denying they ever had sex. After obtaining a promise that he will issue a denial, Alex prepares to leave Italy but is forced to stay due to the COVID-19 restriction measures. Returning to Mitch's mansion, Alex and Mit
No.
overall
While quarantining with Paola in Italy, Mitch receives a surprise visit from Alex, who has flown in to demand he release a statement denying they ever had sex. After obtaining a promise that he will issue a denial, Alex prepares to leave Italy but is forced to stay due to the COVID-19 restriction measures. Returning to Mitch's mansion, Alex and Mit
18
18
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18
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season
8
Title
"Confirmations"
Directed by
Victoria Mahoney
Written by
Brian Chamberlayne & Ali Vingiano
Original release date
November 5, 2021 (2021-11-05)
When UBA is contacted by an Italian reporter asking for comment on Mitch's death, The Morning Show newsroom tries to confirm the story so they can break the news themselves. When Cory envisions Alex breaking the news live on air, Chip is forced to confess that he is no longer in contact with Alex. Hal drunkenly arrives at UBA and angrily confronts
When UBA is contacted by an Italian reporter asking for comment on Mitch's death, The Morning Show newsroom tries to confirm the story so they can break the news themselves. When Cory envisions Alex breaking the news live on air, Chip is forced to confess that he is no longer in contact with Alex. Hal drunkenly arrives at UBA and angrily confronts
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When UBA is contacted by an Italian reporter asking for comment on Mitch's death, The Morning Show newsroom tries to confirm the story so they can break the news themselves. When Cory envisions Alex breaking the news live on air, Chip is forced to confess that he is no longer in contact with Alex. Hal drunkenly arrives at UBA and angrily confronts
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19
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19
No. in
season
9
Title
"Testimony"
Directed by
Miguel Arteta
Written by
Scott Troy & Justin Matthews
Original release date
November 12, 2021 (2021-11-12)
With time running out before Maggie Brener's book is published, Alex offers to terminate her contract with The Morning Show but is turned down by Cory, who insists the network will protect her. Alex nevertheless braces herself to leave the show. Yanko reunites with Claire, who reveals that she is helping Hannah's family with the lawsuit. Meanwhile,
With time running out before Maggie Brener's book is published, Alex offers to terminate her contract with The Morning Show but is turned down by Cory, who insists the network will protect her. Alex nevertheless braces herself to leave the show. Yanko reunites with Claire, who reveals that she is helping Hannah's family with the lawsuit. Meanwhile,
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With time running out before Maggie Brener's book is published, Alex offers to terminate her contract with The Morning Show but is turned down by Cory, who insists the network will protect her. Alex nevertheless braces herself to leave the show. Yanko reunites with Claire, who reveals that she is helping Hannah's family with the lawsuit. Meanwhile,
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20
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20
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season
10
Title
"Fever"
Directed by
Mimi Leder
Written by
Kerry Ehrin
Original release date
November 19, 2021 (2021-11-19)
As COVID-19 begins to spread across the U ., Bradley takes a leave of absence to search for Hal, who has gone missing. At the same time, Alex struggles during quarantine as she is symptomatic and is suffering emotionally from the fallout of the leaked footage of her at Mitch's memorial. To aid her, Chip asks Cory to have Alex do a program about he
As COVID-19 begins to spread across the U ., Bradley takes a leave of absence to search for Hal, who has gone missing. At the same time, Alex struggles during quarantine as she is symptomatic and is suffering emotionally from the fallout of the leaked footage of her at Mitch's memorial. To aid her, Chip asks Cory to have Alex do a program about he
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As COVID-19 begins to spread across the U ., Bradley takes a leave of absence to search for Hal, who has gone missing. At the same time, Alex struggles during quarantine as she is symptomatic and is suffering emotionally from the fallout of the leaked footage of her at Mitch's memorial. To aid her, Chip asks Cory to have Alex do a program about he
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | |
| 11 | 1 | "My Least Favorite Year" | Mimi Leder | Erica Lipez & Adam Milch and Kerry Ehrin | September 17, 2021 (2021-09-17) | |
| Following the events of Alex and Bradley's on-air exposé, Fred is put on administrative leave, while Cory is fired. Eight months later, and three months before the start of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic empties the streets of New York, Alex has quit the show and lives a quiet and secluded life in Maine, while Bradley remains on the show with a new co- | ||||||
| 12 | 2 | "It's Like the Flu" | Mimi Leder | Torrey Speer & Kristen Layden | September 24, 2021 (2021-09-24) | |
| Cory informs Bradley that Alex is in negotiations to return to the show, leading her to call in sick for three weeks to negotiate what she wants. Before Alex returns to the show, Cory tries to hold a small intimate dinner to welcome her back, but more and more guests are invited; over dinner, they discuss the novel coronavirus and whether it is new | ||||||
| 13 | 3 | "Laura" | Lesli Linka Glatter | Brian Chamberlayne & Jeff Augustin | October 1, 2021 (2021-10-01) | |
| Bradley covers the start of the campaign season, while Alex is confirmed to return to the show. Daniel and his colleagues travel to Wuhan to cover the COVID-19 pandemic and are forced to quarantine as a result of the lockdown. Mia ultimately cancels Daniel's segment to focus on other stories, much to his dismay. In Italy, Mitch meets with Paola, wh | ||||||
| 14 | 4 | "Kill the Fatted Calf" | Jessica Yu | Ali Vingiano & Scott Troy | October 8, 2021 (2021-10-08) | |
| As UBA prepares to host the Democratic presidential debate, members of The Morning Show jockey for a spot. Daniel asks Mia to push for him to moderate the debate, but UBA's news division president Stella dismisses him. Cory keeps pushing for Alex, who is dead set against moderating. Bradley finally makes up with Cory, who informs her she is out of | ||||||
| 15 | 5 | "Ghosts" | Tucker Gates | Erica Lipez & Adam Milch | October 15, 2021 (2021-10-15) | |
| Trying to put an end to the Shoenfeld lawsuit, Cory calls Fred to stop smearing Hannah's image. Fred refuses and threatens to publicly reveal that Cory helped negotiate his exit settlement if he can't make Hannah's family accept the deal. Desperate, Cory visits Hannah's father and warns him about the smear campaign, but his plea is ignored. After Y | ||||||
| 16 | 6 | "A Private Person" | Rachel Morrison | Torrey Speer & Stacy Osei-Kuffour | October 22, 2021 (2021-10-22) | |
| As Alex's absence from the show stretches out indefinitely, Cory brings in Laura as a substitute host, while Stella pressures Chip into getting Alex back as soon as possible. Bradley is thrilled that she and Laura can merge their personal and private lives, but things become complicated when Bradley's addict brother Hal appears at her apartment for | ||||||
| 17 | 7 | "La Amara Vita" | Mimi Leder | Kerry Ehrin & Scott Troy | October 29, 2021 (2021-10-29) | |
| While quarantining with Paola in Italy, Mitch receives a surprise visit from Alex, who has flown in to demand he release a statement denying they ever had sex. After obtaining a promise that he will issue a denial, Alex prepares to leave Italy but is forced to stay due to the COVID-19 restriction measures. Returning to Mitch's mansion, Alex and Mit | ||||||
| 18 | 8 | "Confirmations" | Victoria Mahoney | Brian Chamberlayne & Ali Vingiano | November 5, 2021 (2021-11-05) | |
| When UBA is contacted by an Italian reporter asking for comment on Mitch's death, The Morning Show newsroom tries to confirm the story so they can break the news themselves. When Cory envisions Alex breaking the news live on air, Chip is forced to confess that he is no longer in contact with Alex. Hal drunkenly arrives at UBA and angrily confronts | ||||||
| 19 | 9 | "Testimony" | Miguel Arteta | Scott Troy & Justin Matthews | November 12, 2021 (2021-11-12) | |
| With time running out before Maggie Brener's book is published, Alex offers to terminate her contract with The Morning Show but is turned down by Cory, who insists the network will protect her. Alex nevertheless braces herself to leave the show. Yanko reunites with Claire, who reveals that she is helping Hannah's family with the lawsuit. Meanwhile, | ||||||
| 20 | 10 | "Fever" | Mimi Leder | Kerry Ehrin | November 19, 2021 (2021-11-19) | |
| As COVID-19 begins to spread across the U ., Bradley takes a leave of absence to search for Hal, who has gone missing. At the same time, Alex struggles during quarantine as she is symptomatic and is suffering emotionally from the fallout of the leaked footage of her at Mitch's memorial. To aid her, Chip asks Cory to have Alex do a program about he | ||||||
· Episodes › Season 3 (2023)
21
21
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21
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season
1
Title
"The Kármán Line"
Directed by
Mimi Leder
Written by
Charlotte Stoudt
Original release date
September 13, 2023 (2023-09-13)
In the two years following the pandemic's tipping point, Bradley has ended her relationship with Laura and received a coveted spot in the evening news, while Alex has remained as TMS host with Yanko and their new co-host Christine Hunter. During an interview with psychologist Esther Perel, a staggering question brings feelings of loneliness to Alex
In the two years following the pandemic's tipping point, Bradley has ended her relationship with Laura and received a coveted spot in the evening news, while Alex has remained as TMS host with Yanko and their new co-host Christine Hunter. During an interview with psychologist Esther Perel, a staggering question brings feelings of loneliness to Alex
No.
overall
In the two years following the pandemic's tipping point, Bradley has ended her relationship with Laura and received a coveted spot in the evening news, while Alex has remained as TMS host with Yanko and their new co-host Christine Hunter. During an interview with psychologist Esther Perel, a staggering question brings feelings of loneliness to Alex
22
22
No.
overall
22
No. in
season
2
Title
"Ghost in the Machine"
Directed by
Mimi Leder
Written by
Michelle Denise Jackson
Original release date
September 13, 2023 (2023-09-13)
After a brief pause, the spaceship's connection restores and it lands on Earth safely. Alex and Chip also return after their arbitrary leave, and they fly back to New York with Bradley and the rest of the crew. Luna is released from custody and is free of charges, but wants to stay away from UBA. Alex passes the news of the deal between Cory and Pa
After a brief pause, the spaceship's connection restores and it lands on Earth safely. Alex and Chip also return after their arbitrary leave, and they fly back to New York with Bradley and the rest of the crew. Luna is released from custody and is free of charges, but wants to stay away from UBA. Alex passes the news of the deal between Cory and Pa
No.
overall
After a brief pause, the spaceship's connection restores and it lands on Earth safely. Alex and Chip also return after their arbitrary leave, and they fly back to New York with Bradley and the rest of the crew. Luna is released from custody and is free of charges, but wants to stay away from UBA. Alex passes the news of the deal between Cory and Pa
23
23
No.
overall
23
No. in
season
3
Title
"White Noise"
Directed by
Thomas Carter
Written by
Joshua Allen
Original release date
September 20, 2023 (2023-09-20)
UBA faces backlash from their rivals as the hacked private information begins to leak. Cybil's e-mail referring to Christine as Aunt Jemima and salary detraction from non-white staff members spark racist allegations across the board. Christine is severely offended by Cybil's remark and wants to have an interview with her on TMS to address it. The m
UBA faces backlash from their rivals as the hacked private information begins to leak. Cybil's e-mail referring to Christine as Aunt Jemima and salary detraction from non-white staff members spark racist allegations across the board. Christine is severely offended by Cybil's remark and wants to have an interview with her on TMS to address it. The m
No.
overall
UBA faces backlash from their rivals as the hacked private information begins to leak. Cybil's e-mail referring to Christine as Aunt Jemima and salary detraction from non-white staff members spark racist allegations across the board. Christine is severely offended by Cybil's remark and wants to have an interview with her on TMS to address it. The m
24
24
No.
overall
24
No. in
season
4
Title
"The Green Light"
Directed by
Tucker Gates
Written by
Kimi Howl Lee
Original release date
September 27, 2023 (2023-09-27)
As the networks have their annual advertising buy parties, representatives from the lender inform Cory that since Q1 revenue is down 23% year to date and 48% of the revenue comes from advertising, UBA must match the previous year's ad buy or they will not underwrite the loan. Stella successfully wines and dines clients in a fancy restaurant to secu
As the networks have their annual advertising buy parties, representatives from the lender inform Cory that since Q1 revenue is down 23% year to date and 48% of the revenue comes from advertising, UBA must match the previous year's ad buy or they will not underwrite the loan. Stella successfully wines and dines clients in a fancy restaurant to secu
No.
overall
As the networks have their annual advertising buy parties, representatives from the lender inform Cory that since Q1 revenue is down 23% year to date and 48% of the revenue comes from advertising, UBA must match the previous year's ad buy or they will not underwrite the loan. Stella successfully wines and dines clients in a fancy restaurant to secu
25
25
No.
overall
25
No. in
season
5
Title
"Love Island"
Directed by
Stacie Passon
Written by
Zander Lehmann
Original release date
October 4, 2023 (2023-10-04)
In a flashback to 2020 at the beginning of the pandemic, Bradley moves in with Laura to co-host the show remotely, and learns of her mother's death from Hal. Laura and Bradley's relationship deteriorates over time, and Bradley decides to move out after getting into a heated argument with Laura about Bradley's mother. Meanwhile, Cory purchases a man
In a flashback to 2020 at the beginning of the pandemic, Bradley moves in with Laura to co-host the show remotely, and learns of her mother's death from Hal. Laura and Bradley's relationship deteriorates over time, and Bradley decides to move out after getting into a heated argument with Laura about Bradley's mother. Meanwhile, Cory purchases a man
No.
overall
In a flashback to 2020 at the beginning of the pandemic, Bradley moves in with Laura to co-host the show remotely, and learns of her mother's death from Hal. Laura and Bradley's relationship deteriorates over time, and Bradley decides to move out after getting into a heated argument with Laura about Bradley's mother. Meanwhile, Cory purchases a man
26
26
No.
overall
26
No. in
season
6
Title
"The Stanford Student"
Directed by
Mimi Leder
Written by
Micah Schraft
Original release date
October 11, 2023 (2023-10-11)
The merger between Hyperion and UBA is back on the table and a Q&A session ends badly when Alex asks Paul to comment on a rumor regarding his company's surveillance software. Meanwhile, Hal visits Bradley and introduces her to his wife and daughter. He tells Bradley that he is going to turn himself in and she is unsuccessful at deterring him. She f
The merger between Hyperion and UBA is back on the table and a Q&A session ends badly when Alex asks Paul to comment on a rumor regarding his company's surveillance software. Meanwhile, Hal visits Bradley and introduces her to his wife and daughter. He tells Bradley that he is going to turn himself in and she is unsuccessful at deterring him. She f
No.
overall
The merger between Hyperion and UBA is back on the table and a Q&A session ends badly when Alex asks Paul to comment on a rumor regarding his company's surveillance software. Meanwhile, Hal visits Bradley and introduces her to his wife and daughter. He tells Bradley that he is going to turn himself in and she is unsuccessful at deterring him. She f
27
27
No.
overall
27
No. in
season
7
Title
"Strict Scrutiny"
Directed by
Jennifer Getzinger
Written by
Bill Kennedy
Original release date
October 18, 2023 (2023-10-18)
Cory and Bradley travel to Connecticut and convince Cory's mother Martha to stop speaking with the DOJ about the upcoming merger; she agrees, but warns Bradley that Cory is a bad person. Alex and Paul confide in each other about being alone. The UBA attends a benefit party, during which Paul confirms that Hyperion 2 will be launching in August to t
Cory and Bradley travel to Connecticut and convince Cory's mother Martha to stop speaking with the DOJ about the upcoming merger; she agrees, but warns Bradley that Cory is a bad person. Alex and Paul confide in each other about being alone. The UBA attends a benefit party, during which Paul confirms that Hyperion 2 will be launching in August to t
No.
overall
Cory and Bradley travel to Connecticut and convince Cory's mother Martha to stop speaking with the DOJ about the upcoming merger; she agrees, but warns Bradley that Cory is a bad person. Alex and Paul confide in each other about being alone. The UBA attends a benefit party, during which Paul confirms that Hyperion 2 will be launching in August to t
28
28
No.
overall
28
No. in
season
8
Title
"DNF"
Directed by
Millicent Shelton
Written by
Selina Fillinger
Original release date
October 25, 2023 (2023-10-25)
The photo with Alex and Paul kissing is leaked by "The Vault", causing Alex and Chip to have a disagreement about whether to release a statement addressing the leaked photo. Alex informs Cory that her interview with Paul will not be aired that week, to which Cory insists on having the interview aired the following week to improve the optics of the
The photo with Alex and Paul kissing is leaked by "The Vault", causing Alex and Chip to have a disagreement about whether to release a statement addressing the leaked photo. Alex informs Cory that her interview with Paul will not be aired that week, to which Cory insists on having the interview aired the following week to improve the optics of the
No.
overall
The photo with Alex and Paul kissing is leaked by "The Vault", causing Alex and Chip to have a disagreement about whether to release a statement addressing the leaked photo. Alex informs Cory that her interview with Paul will not be aired that week, to which Cory insists on having the interview aired the following week to improve the optics of the
29
29
No.
overall
29
No. in
season
9
Title
"Update Your Priors"
Directed by
Stacie Passon
Written by
Teleplay by : Laura Wexler
Story by : Shalisha Francis-Feusner
Original release date
November 1, 2023 (2023-11-01)
Alex agonises over Paul's offer to sell off UBA, but a conversation with Maggie Brener convinces her to accept. Bradley, Stella, and Chip try to dig up dirt on Hyperion before the acquisition deal goes through. Alex asks Bradley to leave UBA with her but she declines, citing her concerns about Paul. Laura angrily confronts Bradley about Hal and bre
Alex agonises over Paul's offer to sell off UBA, but a conversation with Maggie Brener convinces her to accept. Bradley, Stella, and Chip try to dig up dirt on Hyperion before the acquisition deal goes through. Alex asks Bradley to leave UBA with her but she declines, citing her concerns about Paul. Laura angrily confronts Bradley about Hal and bre
No.
overall
Alex agonises over Paul's offer to sell off UBA, but a conversation with Maggie Brener convinces her to accept. Bradley, Stella, and Chip try to dig up dirt on Hyperion before the acquisition deal goes through. Alex asks Bradley to leave UBA with her but she declines, citing her concerns about Paul. Laura angrily confronts Bradley about Hal and bre
30
30
No.
overall
30
No. in
season
10
Title
"The Overview Effect"
Directed by
Mimi Leder
Written by
Teleplay by : Anya Leta
Story by : Charlotte Stoudt and Anya Leta
Original release date
November 8, 2023 (2023-11-08)
Bradley refuses to talk to Cory, and reveals that Paul knows about what they did for Hal. Alex is upset when she finds out that Paul planted the article. Stella tells the TMS team about Paul's plan to sell the company. Alex visits Bradley, who is paranoid that Paul is spying on her, and Bradley begs her to prevent the acquisition. Alex sends a text
Bradley refuses to talk to Cory, and reveals that Paul knows about what they did for Hal. Alex is upset when she finds out that Paul planted the article. Stella tells the TMS team about Paul's plan to sell the company. Alex visits Bradley, who is paranoid that Paul is spying on her, and Bradley begs her to prevent the acquisition. Alex sends a text
No.
overall
Bradley refuses to talk to Cory, and reveals that Paul knows about what they did for Hal. Alex is upset when she finds out that Paul planted the article. Stella tells the TMS team about Paul's plan to sell the company. Alex visits Bradley, who is paranoid that Paul is spying on her, and Bradley begs her to prevent the acquisition. Alex sends a text
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | |
| 21 | 1 | "The Kármán Line" | Mimi Leder | Charlotte Stoudt | September 13, 2023 (2023-09-13) | |
| In the two years following the pandemic's tipping point, Bradley has ended her relationship with Laura and received a coveted spot in the evening news, while Alex has remained as TMS host with Yanko and their new co-host Christine Hunter. During an interview with psychologist Esther Perel, a staggering question brings feelings of loneliness to Alex | ||||||
| 22 | 2 | "Ghost in the Machine" | Mimi Leder | Michelle Denise Jackson | September 13, 2023 (2023-09-13) | |
| After a brief pause, the spaceship's connection restores and it lands on Earth safely. Alex and Chip also return after their arbitrary leave, and they fly back to New York with Bradley and the rest of the crew. Luna is released from custody and is free of charges, but wants to stay away from UBA. Alex passes the news of the deal between Cory and Pa | ||||||
| 23 | 3 | "White Noise" | Thomas Carter | Joshua Allen | September 20, 2023 (2023-09-20) | |
| UBA faces backlash from their rivals as the hacked private information begins to leak. Cybil's e-mail referring to Christine as Aunt Jemima and salary detraction from non-white staff members spark racist allegations across the board. Christine is severely offended by Cybil's remark and wants to have an interview with her on TMS to address it. The m | ||||||
| 24 | 4 | "The Green Light" | Tucker Gates | Kimi Howl Lee | September 27, 2023 (2023-09-27) | |
| As the networks have their annual advertising buy parties, representatives from the lender inform Cory that since Q1 revenue is down 23% year to date and 48% of the revenue comes from advertising, UBA must match the previous year's ad buy or they will not underwrite the loan. Stella successfully wines and dines clients in a fancy restaurant to secu | ||||||
| 25 | 5 | "Love Island" | Stacie Passon | Zander Lehmann | October 4, 2023 (2023-10-04) | |
| In a flashback to 2020 at the beginning of the pandemic, Bradley moves in with Laura to co-host the show remotely, and learns of her mother's death from Hal. Laura and Bradley's relationship deteriorates over time, and Bradley decides to move out after getting into a heated argument with Laura about Bradley's mother. Meanwhile, Cory purchases a man | ||||||
| 26 | 6 | "The Stanford Student" | Mimi Leder | Micah Schraft | October 11, 2023 (2023-10-11) | |
| The merger between Hyperion and UBA is back on the table and a Q&A session ends badly when Alex asks Paul to comment on a rumor regarding his company's surveillance software. Meanwhile, Hal visits Bradley and introduces her to his wife and daughter. He tells Bradley that he is going to turn himself in and she is unsuccessful at deterring him. She f | ||||||
| 27 | 7 | "Strict Scrutiny" | Jennifer Getzinger | Bill Kennedy | October 18, 2023 (2023-10-18) | |
| Cory and Bradley travel to Connecticut and convince Cory's mother Martha to stop speaking with the DOJ about the upcoming merger; she agrees, but warns Bradley that Cory is a bad person. Alex and Paul confide in each other about being alone. The UBA attends a benefit party, during which Paul confirms that Hyperion 2 will be launching in August to t | ||||||
| 28 | 8 | "DNF" | Millicent Shelton | Selina Fillinger | October 25, 2023 (2023-10-25) | |
| The photo with Alex and Paul kissing is leaked by "The Vault", causing Alex and Chip to have a disagreement about whether to release a statement addressing the leaked photo. Alex informs Cory that her interview with Paul will not be aired that week, to which Cory insists on having the interview aired the following week to improve the optics of the | ||||||
| 29 | 9 | "Update Your Priors" | Stacie Passon | Teleplay by : Laura Wexler Story by : Shalisha Francis-Feusner | November 1, 2023 (2023-11-01) | |
| Alex agonises over Paul's offer to sell off UBA, but a conversation with Maggie Brener convinces her to accept. Bradley, Stella, and Chip try to dig up dirt on Hyperion before the acquisition deal goes through. Alex asks Bradley to leave UBA with her but she declines, citing her concerns about Paul. Laura angrily confronts Bradley about Hal and bre | ||||||
| 30 | 10 | "The Overview Effect" | Mimi Leder | Teleplay by : Anya Leta Story by : Charlotte Stoudt and Anya Leta | November 8, 2023 (2023-11-08) | |
| Bradley refuses to talk to Cory, and reveals that Paul knows about what they did for Hal. Alex is upset when she finds out that Paul planted the article. Stella tells the TMS team about Paul's plan to sell the company. Alex visits Bradley, who is paranoid that Paul is spying on her, and Bradley begs her to prevent the acquisition. Alex sends a text | ||||||