Dedicated in memory of Ed Tiley.

In this prelude into the finale of the News Room, chaos sweeps across Headford, Connecticut as the historical mayoral election between the two Smith brothers and the Florida Man comes to a close. Meanwhile, Iris is dealing with her upcoming graduation.

Written by Thomas Hart

Edited by Isabel Fain and Liam Wirsansky

Directed by Thomas Hart with assistance from Samantha Smith 

Recorded by Rheanne Walton, Marco Massari, and Liam Wirsansky

Audio edited by Trinity Iwicki, Liam Wirsansky, and Thomas Hart

Cast:

Narrator: Audrey Okrutny

Iris Jones: Trinity Iwicky

Cian Hunt: Adrian Borg

Zayn Foster: Joey Phelps

Cleo Jackson: Hannah Strauss

Ezra Williams: Nick Schwab

Isley Brooks: Gabi Hagenlocker

Sadie Wiggoms: Reagan Olenick

Mr. Frankie: Ethan Morrison

Aaron the Intern: Aaron Farabaugh

Clay Day: Marco Massari

Ryan Davidson: Luke Timmel

Mayor Steve John Smith: Ian Haas

Florida Man: Ed Tiley

Connor Canaan: Caden Wessner

Spermie the Whale: Joey Phelps