The Best Episodes of The Newsreader Season 2

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.4/10(224 votes)

   #1 - A Model Daughter

   S2:E510/8/2023

   The News At Six is approached by Geoff and Evelyn's daughter Kay Walters, who offers her story of addiction for a price, plunging Helen and Dale into an ethical dilemma.

   Director:Emma Freeman

   Writer:Niki Aken

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   Director:Emma Freeman

   Writer:Niki Aken
2. 

   8.2/10(223 votes)

   #2 - Fireworks

   S2:E610/15/2023

   It's the biggest television event of the decade - Australia Day 1988, featuring a full re-enactment of the first fleet sailing into Sydney Harbour, ceremonies with Prince Charles and Princess Diana, and one of the biggest protests ever seen in Australia.

   Director:Emma Freeman

   Writer:Michael Lucas

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   Director:Emma Freeman

   Writer:Michael Lucas
3. 

   8.1/10(226 votes)

   #3 - The Hungry Truth

   S2:E410/1/2023

   As Australia's 1988 Bicentennial approaches, Helen is determined to interview a fiery Aboriginal activist. Meanwhile, Dale quietly plans an elaborate marriage proposal.

   Director:Emma Freeman

   Writer:Adrian Russell Wills

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   Director:Emma Freeman

   Writer:Adrian Russell Wills
4. 

   8.0/10(221 votes)

   #4 - Greed and Fear

   S2:E39/24/2023

   With international stock markets in freefall, Helen is plunged into crisis when a gossip columnist threatens to expose her troubled past. Feeling hunted, she turns to embattled CEO Charlie Tate for help.

   Director:Emma Freeman

   Writer:Michael Lucas

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   Director:Emma Freeman

   Writer:Michael Lucas
5. 

   7.9/10(226 votes)

   #5 - People Like You and Me

   S2:E29/17/2023

   The country is rocked by a shock mass shooting in the heart of Melbourne. When Helen races to air with confronting footage of the aftermath, she is seen as exploiting the tragedy, and public sentiment shifts against her.

   Director:Emma Freeman

   Writer:Kim Ho

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   Director:Emma Freeman

   Writer:Kim Ho
6. 

   7.7/10(244 votes)

   #6 - Decision 87

   S2:E19/10/2023

   It's one year on and Helen and Dale are now established as 'The Golden Couple of News'. It's Election Night 1987 - Hawke vs Howard. Competitor Geoff Walters is also making a well-publicised comeback on a rival network.

   Director:Emma Freeman

   Writer:Michael Lucas

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   Director:Emma Freeman

   Writer:Michael Lucas
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