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Lou Grant

A team of journalists, led by an experienced media executive, navigate the complexities of a city desk, injecting gritty realism into their work.

Seasoned city editor Lou Grant takes on a new challenge as he leaves WJM-TV to become the city editor of the L.A. Tribune, navigating a fresh set of social challenges and forming meaningful connections in his new role.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Cophouse

1. Cophouse

Aired: Sep 20, 1977

Lou Grant's first day as city editor at the Los Angeles Tribune is marked by ...

Episode 2 Hostages

2. Hostages

Aired: Sep 27, 1977

A fiery activist takes a group of journalists captive, compelling them to pub...

Episode 3 Hoax

3. Hoax

Aired: Oct 4, 1977

A tip from an unknown source sparks hope for Lou's investigation, as initial ...

Episode 4 Henhouse

4. Henhouse

Aired: Oct 11, 1977

A contentious dispute breaks out between Lou and the head of the women's sect...

Episode 5 Nazi

5. Nazi

Aired: Oct 18, 1977

Billie uncovers a shocking truth about a high-ranking Nazi's past, revealing ...

Episode 6 Aftershock

6. Aftershock

Aired: Oct 25, 1977

A sudden staff departure prompts Lou to provide emotional support to a grievi...

Episode 7 Barrio

7. Barrio

Aired: Nov 1, 1977

A determined journalist delves into a shooting case involving a Hispanic woma...

Episode 8 Scoop

8. Scoop

Aired: Nov 8, 1977

Lou's enthusiasm for journalism lands him in hot water as he publishes two in...

Episode 9 Judge

9. Judge

Aired: Nov 15, 1977

The scandal surrounding a senior judge erupts, culminating in Lou's arrest fo...

Episode 10 Psych-Out

10. Psych-Out

Aired: Nov 22, 1977

Rossi exploits a mental health crisis to expose the truth about abuse claims ...

Episode 11 Housewarming

11. Housewarming

Aired: Nov 29, 1977

Billie's investigation into spousal abuse takes a personal turn as she source...

Episode 12 Takeover

12. Takeover

Aired: Dec 6, 1977

A wealthy businessman with a history of challenging the press makes a stunnin...

Episode 13 Christmas

13. Christmas

Aired: Dec 13, 1977

Christmas is approaching, and Lou's homesickness grows stronger. Billie's hea...

Episode 14 Airliner

14. Airliner

Aired: Jan 3, 1978

A commercial airliner carrying hundreds of people is forced to make an emerge...

Episode 15 Sports

15. Sports

Aired: Jan 10, 1978

A scandal hits the community when a shocking exposé reveals an NCAA investiga...

Episode 16 Hero

16. Hero

Aired: Jan 17, 1978

A mysterious figure saves a judge's life, prompting a newspaper investigation...

Episode 17 Renewal

17. Renewal

Aired: Jan 30, 1978

The fate of a senior citizen's life's work hangs in the balance as the buildi...

Episode 18 Sect

18. Sect

Aired: Feb 6, 1978

A family's world is turned upside down when Charlie's son becomes entangled w...

Episode 19 Scandal

19. Scandal

Aired: Feb 13, 1978

A feisty female journalist joins the news team, stealing the show with a grou...

Episode 20 Spies

20. Spies

Aired: Feb 27, 1978

A wealthy businessman's son goes missing, prompting Lou to assign Rossi to in...

Episode 21 Poison

21. Poison

Aired: Mar 6, 1978

Rossi investigates a fatal car crash involving a close friend who had been ex...

Episode 22 Physical

22. Physical

Aired: Mar 20, 1978

Lou faces a health crisis, forcing a reckoning with his own mortality, while ...

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Info about Lou Grant

Seasons: 5

Network: CBS

Genres:Drama, Crime