The Newsreader S1E2 — Once in a Lifetime

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The Newsreader•Season 1•Episode 2

Once in a Lifetime

7.8/10 · 355 votesAug 22, 202153 min

Ranked #5 of 6 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

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Helen and Dale's new alliance has become the talk of the office as they cover the much-hyped return of Halley's Comet. The closer Dale draws to Helen, the more he finds himself thrust into the spotlight.

Directed byEmma Freeman

Written byMichael Lucas

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Seasons3

All 1 2 3

Season 1 Episodes6

E1 7.8

Three, Two, One…

E2 7.8Now viewing

Once in a Lifetime

E3 7.6

The White Marquis Matinee Jacket

E4 8.1

A Step Closer to the Madness

E5 8.2

No More Lies

E6 8.4

Meltdown

Cast9

Anna Torv

Helen Norville

Sam Reid

Dale Jennings

William McInnes

Lindsay Cunningham

Michelle Lim Davidson

Noelene Kim

Marg Downey

Evelyn Walters

Chum Ehelepola

Dennis Tibb

Stephen Peacocke

Rob Rickards

Robert Taylor

Geoff Walters

Chai Hansen

Tim Ahern

Crew3

Emma Freeman

Director

Michael Lucas

Writer

Adrian Chiarella

Epk Producer

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Episode Summary

"Once in a Lifetime" is episode 2 of The Newsreader season 1. It scored 7.8/10 from 355 votes, ranking #5 of 6 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Emma Freeman and written by Michael Lucas, it aired on August 22, 2021.

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