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Storyline

The tumultuous TV newsroom world of overbearing regional news director George Findlay, who is solely motivated by casualty statistics which will improve his ratings.

First Aired

1996-10-21
Last Aired

2005-03-28
Creator

Ken Finkleman
Genre

Comedy, Drama
Seasons

3
Episodes

32
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

CBC Television

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1. The Walking Shoe Incident

George needs to hire an assistant to take care of such pressing matters as returning his shoes and fet...More

George needs to hire an assistant to take care of such pressing matters as returning his shoes and fetching bran muffins. But he faces a dilemma; should he hire the qualified African-Canadian lesbian or the inexperienced yet attractive ski bunny?Less

24mins 1996-10-21

2. Dinner at Eight

When a sexy new co-anchor is hired to bring life back to the show, Jim feels threatened. He turns to G...More

When a sexy new co-anchor is hired to bring life back to the show, Jim feels threatened. He turns to George, who supports him pharmaceutically. However, when the ensuing power shift starts to affect George, it's time to fight dirty.Less

24mins 1996-10-28

3. Deeper, Deeper

Cutbacks are coming to the network; but who will it be? George vows to 'go to the wall' to save jobs b...More

Cutbacks are coming to the network; but who will it be? George vows to 'go to the wall' to save jobs but everyone knows someone has to go. Back-stabbing, clandestine job hunts, prostitutes and religious conversions prevail.Less

24mins 1996-11-04

4. The Kevorkian Joke

When failed screenwriter Shane threatens suicide on tape, George turns it into a ratings booster. Also...More

When failed screenwriter Shane threatens suicide on tape, George turns it into a ratings booster. Also, a killer virus in Zaire could be hitting town - maybe even the newsroom.Less

24mins 1996-11-11

5. A Bad Day

George is having a bad day: he’s in trouble for hitting on a woman half his age, he made derogatory co...More

George is having a bad day: he’s in trouble for hitting on a woman half his age, he made derogatory comments about Mr.Dressup, he offends Linda McQuaig (as herself) and she walks off the show, suicidal Shane is back, his BMW needs a new muffler, and Jim tells more than he should to a documentary crew (led by Dan Redican).Less

24mins 1996-11-18

6. Petty Tyranny

George's quest for the perfect bran muffin leads him to the cafeteria where he starts a fight with the...More

George's quest for the perfect bran muffin leads him to the cafeteria where he starts a fight with the cook. Later, he offends one of the country's top stars, Cynthia Dale (as herself), who is observing the newsroom as research for a role in a film.Less

24mins 1996-11-25

7. Dis and Dat

George's quest for an indoor parking spot is thwarted when the Corporation hires Gillian Soros (Elisa ...More

George's quest for an indoor parking spot is thwarted when the Corporation hires Gillian Soros (Elisa Moolecherry) as the new head of regional programming. Gillian has definite ideas about George and the Toronto News.Less

24mins 1997-02-10

8. Unity

George is annoyed when his name is left off the Globe and Mail list of government employees who make o...More

George is annoyed when his name is left off the Globe and Mail list of government employees who make over $100,000 per year. Lise Leger (Guylaine St. Onge) appears on Toronto News with Linda McQuaig (as herself) to discuss the Canadian unity situation. Lise is inexplicably attracted to Jim.Less

24mins 1997-02-17

9. Parking

George’s crusade for an indoor parking space continues, George’s paranoia surfaces after he receives a...More

George’s crusade for an indoor parking space continues, George’s paranoia surfaces after he receives a mysterious and vague voicemail and his office couch disappears. He immediately assumes the worst: the Corporation wants him gone.Less

24mins 1997-02-24

10. Meltdown (1)

When there is a potential nuclear accident only hours away, each of the newsroom staff react in their ...More

When there is a potential nuclear accident only hours away, each of the newsroom staff react in their own way. David Cronenberg (as himself) is a guest on Toronto News to promote his latest film 'Crash’.Less

24mins 1997-03-03

11. Meltdown (2)

With the potential nuclear meltdown approaching, George’s priority is finding the right experts and an...More

With the potential nuclear meltdown approaching, George’s priority is finding the right experts and analysts while trying to make them real but entertaining.Less

24mins 1997-03-17

12. Meltdown (3)

Unable to deal with the potential of how own death, George goes to into denial and can't cover the imp...More

Unable to deal with the potential of how own death, George goes to into denial and can't cover the impending nuclear meltdown story.Less

24mins 1997-03-24

13. Campaign

After the collapse of public broadcasting, Jim runs for political office in a provincial election, Geo...More

After the collapse of public broadcasting, Jim runs for political office in a provincial election, George and some of the newsroom staff manage the campaign in this one hour series finale.Less