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Season 2 – Lou Grant

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After losing his job, a man relocates and begins life as the city editor of a newspaper.
Lou Grant — Season 2

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Ed Asner

Lou Grant

Mason Adams

Charlie Hume

Robert Walden

Joe Rossi

Linda Kelsey

Billie Newman

Nancy Marchand

Mrs. Pynchon

Jack Bannon

Art Donovan

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 25, 1978 Pills Rossi's investigation of a pill-pushing doctor lands him in jail. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 2, 1978 Prisoner Lou puzzles over Charlie's irrational reaction to an expose of political torture. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 16, 1978 Hooker Billie's investigation of a prostitute's murder causes her to question some beliefs; guest Dee Wallace. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 23, 1978 Mob Lou and Rossi wonder why an old-time mobster has appeared at a posh resort; guest Nicholas Colasanto. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 30, 1978 Murder A woman's murder generates no interest; the tale of a woman who fought jewel thieves does. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 6, 1978 Dying Billie gets an unusual assignment when Donovan cannot deal with his mother's (Geraldine Fitzgerald) terminal illness. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 20, 1978 Schools A high-school counselor gives Lou a crash course on violence and drug abuse; guests the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Kevin Hooks. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 27, 1978 Slaughter Vacationing Lou clashes with his old boss (Stephen Elliott), a crusty rural newspaper editor, over an explosive story. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 4, 1978 Singles A newspaper expert's plans for the Trib include an in-depth piece on single people, sex and computer dating. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 11, 1978 Babies Rossi and Billie pose as husband and wife to expose a baby-selling racket; guest Joseph Mascolo. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 18, 1978 Conflict Mrs. Pynchon assigns Rossi as staff "watchdog," causing repercussions. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 1, 1979 Denial Lou's grandson has hearing problems; Rossi chases down a construction-company scandal; guest Meeno Peluce. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 8, 1979 Fire Animal's building is the next target of arsonists Lou is investigating; guest G.W. Bailey. Details Episode 14 Aired Jan 15, 1979 Vet Animal's erratic behavior touches off a Trib inquiry into the plight of Vietnam veterans who are still suffering under the strain of their war experiences. Details Episode 15 Aired Jan 22, 1979 Scam While trying to find out the best investment for a $5,000 windfall, Lou uncovers a clever confidence scheme. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 5, 1979 Sweep Lou deals with a new copygirl, Mrs. Pynchon's spoiled niece, while investigating illegal aliens; guest Rene Enriquez. Details Episode 17 Aired Feb 12, 1979 Samaritan The Trib's star columnist writes a piece that Lou fears will incite a six-time killer to strike again. Details Episode 18 Aired Feb 19, 1979 Hit Rossi and a distraught mother seek her son's hit-and-run killer; Billie explores cars as weapons; guest Ed Harris. Details Episode 19 Aired Feb 26, 1979 Home Billie goes under cover in a shoddy nursing home; Lou looks into other problems of the elderly; guest Jack Gilford. Details Episode 20 Aired Mar 5, 1979 Convention A radical group threatens a kidnapping at a publishers convention while Lou tries to discourage a job-hunting newsman. Details Episode 21 Aired Mar 19, 1979 Marathon Harried Lou copes with a hectic news day and city-room upheaval; guest Michael Warren. Details Episode 22 Aired Mar 26, 1979 Bomb A terrorist threatens to detonate a homemade nuclear device; guests Dinah Manoff, Joe Spano. Details Episode 23 Aired Apr 2, 1979 Skids Rossi and Lou find personal connections in Skid Row stranglings; guests Andrew Duggan, Scoey Mitchlll. Details Episode 24 Aired May 7, 1979 Romance Susan (Frances Lee McCain) makes an offer to Lou; Billie talks to teens who became pregnant to escape home; guest Terri Nunn. Details

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Lou Grant — Season 2

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Season Info

Network
CBS
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 25, 1978