Episode 1
Cop
Sep 17, 1979
Lou is the only witness to a neighborhood murder and is mystified by the way the police handle the case, thereby discovering a touchy area of crime. At the same time, a fatal fire in a gay bar poses a tough question for Lou: should the newspaper publish the names of the victims, knowing people will be hurt by the story. Lou is also puzzled to see a uniformed cop working a homicide case and sends Rossi to find out why, with disturbing results.
Episode 2
Expose
Sep 24, 1979
The hard drinking husband of a popular female politician makes headlines while the Trib staff makes news itself in a gossip magazine. The Trib learns a hard lesson about what happens when private lives become public from Rossi's tough coverage of elected official, Bonita Worth, and Lou's firing of a resentful reporter.
Episode 3
Slammer
Oct 1, 1979
Episode 4
Charlatan
Oct 15, 1979
Episode 5
Frame-Up
Oct 22, 1979
Episode 6
Hype
Oct 29, 1979
Episode 7
Gambling
Nov 5, 1979
To help with a story on the legalization of gambling, Lou befriends an elderly man who has inside tips for betting on the horses. Billie's new boyfriend uses her to feed his gambling addiction.
Episode 8
Witness
Nov 12, 1979
Episode 9
Kidnap
Nov 26, 1979
Episode 10
Andrew, Part 1: Premonition
Dec 3, 1979
Episode 11
Andrew, Part 2: Trial
Dec 10, 1979
Andrew is put on trial for the murder of a young woman who lived in his mother's flat. Art wants to protect his cousin but realizes that the Tribune's coverage may work against the case.
Episode 12
Hollywood
Dec 17, 1979
Episode 13
Kids
Dec 24, 1979
Episode 14
Brushfire
Jan 7, 1980
Episode 15
Indians
Jan 14, 1980
Episode 16
Cover-Up
Jan 21, 1980
Episode 17
Inheritance
Jan 28, 1980
Episode 18
Censored
Feb 4, 1980
Rossi visits a small town where book burnings are back in fashion and a young teacher loses her job for teaching too radical ideas. Back at the Trib', Charlie refuses to publish a satirical comic strip in lieu of being sued.
Episode 19
Lou
Feb 11, 1980
Episode 20
Blackout
Feb 18, 1980
The paper's long standing streak of having a daily newspaper published is threatened by a blackout.
Episode 21
Dogs
Mar 3, 1980
Episode 22
Influence
Mar 10, 1980
Lou sticks his neck out to try and help Adam, who develops a serious drinking problem. However, when Adam's drinking problems gets worse and he expects Lou to keep covering for him, Lou regrets getting involved.
Episode 23
Guns
Mar 17, 1980
Episode 24
Hazard
Mar 24, 1980