The Morning Show
A Seat at the Table
TV Flash files “A Seat at the Table” as hour 2 of 40 in the TV Flash guide — The Morning Show (2019–present) on Apple TV+, season 1, episode 2, aired 2019-11-01, 55 min.
From the desk
How this hour is filed
This leaf is S01E02: listed hour 2 of 40 in the The Morning Show guide, hour 2 of 10 in season 1. It aired 2019-11-01 (55 min). The listed hour before it is “In the Dark Night of the Soul It's Always 3:30 in the Morning” (S01E01). Next is “Chaos Is the New Cocaine” (S01E03).
Catalog log
Broadcast listing — not a TV Flash recap.
Alex engages in contract negotiations as she prepares to accept an award. Bradley is courted for a new opportunity.
Viewer FAQ
Where does A Seat at the Table sit in the The Morning Show guide?
S01E02 is listed hour 2 of 40 — hour 2 of 10 in season 1, season 1 episode 2.
When did The Morning Show S01E02 air?
A Seat at the Table aired 2019-11-01 and is listed at 55 minutes.
Where should I start The Morning Show?
Season 1, episode 1. The title is a call time and a thesis. Do not start on a later-season viral clip; the faces only make sense if you have seen who sat in which chair first.
In the series
Why this series still plays
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