The Morning Show
Open Waters
TV Flash files “Open Waters” as hour 7 of 40 in the TV Flash guide — The Morning Show (2019–present) on Apple TV+, season 1, episode 7, aired 2019-11-29, 57 min.
From the desk
How this hour is filed
This leaf is S01E07: listed hour 7 of 40 in the The Morning Show guide, hour 7 of 10 in season 1. It aired 2019-11-29 (57 min). The listed hour before it is “The Pendulum Swings” (S01E06). Next is “Lonely at the Top” (S01E08).
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Bradley is presented with an opportunity that could jeopardize her tenuous, newfound bond with Alex.
Viewer FAQ
Where does Open Waters sit in the The Morning Show guide?
S01E07 is listed hour 7 of 40 — hour 7 of 10 in season 1, season 1 episode 7.
When did The Morning Show S01E07 air?
Open Waters aired 2019-11-29 and is listed at 57 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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