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The Best Episodes of The Journalist Season 1

Every episode of The Journalist Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Journalist Season 1!

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A journalist known as the maverick of news media defiantly chases the truth in this series adaptation of the hit movie of the same name.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Journalist Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.0/10(47 votes)

    #1 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    Matsuda's editor pulls her off a dead-end corruption investigation to chase down malfeasance involving Eishin Academy. A cover-up begins.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Journalist Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.1/10(41 votes)

    #2 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    Suzuki and his colleagues continue "revising" documents as Matsuda contacts potential sources and Murakami starts surveilling a list of targets.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Journalist Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.3/10(34 votes)

    #3 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    Murakami investigates Matsuda's brother while the fallout from Suzuki's actions increases public interest in the case — and pressure on officials.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Journalist Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.7/10(33 votes)

    #4 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    With the announcement of the decision not to prosecute, Tada and his underlings instigate a smear campaign against Matsuda in the tabloids and online.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Journalist Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.6/10(31 votes)

    #5 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    Matsuda seeks out Kurosaki to try to get more evidence; Murakami is severely reprimanded for digging too deep. Ryo applies for a job at Touto News.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Journalist Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.3/10(30 votes)

    #6 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    Murakami meets with Matsuda in Kohei's hospital room. Mayumi prepares to sue the government, and then asks Matsuda to come with her to meet someone.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "The Journalist" season 1. It scored 7/10 based on 47 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/13/2022. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".