The Morning Show (2019)

The high-stakes drama behind America's most-watched breakfast news program, where ambition, scandal, and truth collide on live television.

The Morning Show - Series Information

  • Original Title: The Morning Show
  • First Air Year: 2019
  • Last Air Year: 2025
  • Created by: Jay Carson
  • Type: TV Series
  • Genres: Drama
  • Content Rating (US): TV-MA
  • Number of Seasons: 4
  • Number of Episodes: 40
  • Status: Returning Series
  • Original Language: English
  • Spoken Languages: English
  • First Air Date: November 1, 2019 (United States - TV-MA), November 1, 2019 (Canada - 18+), November 1, 2019 (United Kingdom - 15), November 1, 2019 (Germany - 16), November 1, 2019 (France - 16), November 1, 2019 (India - A), November 1, 2019 (New Zealand - 16), November 1, 2019 (Australia - MA 15+), November 1, 2019 (Brazil - 16), November 1, 2019 (Mexico - C)
  • Networks: Apple TV
  • Alternative Titles: برنامه صبحگاهی (IR), תוכנית הבוקר (IL), 早间新闻 (CN), Morning Wars (AU)
  • Production Companies: Echo Films, Hello Sunshine, Media Res, Bad Attitude Entertainment, Kerry Ehrin Productions, Red Shoes Pictures, Yak Yak Pictures
  • Production Countries: United States of America

The Morning Show - Plot

A behind-the-scenes look at the lives of the people who help America wake up in the morning, exploring the unique challenges faced by the men and women who carry out this daily televised ritual.

The Morning Show - Trailer

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The Morning Show - Cast & Crew

Creator(s)

  • Jay Carson

Main Cast

  • Jennifer Aniston
  • Reese Witherspoon
  • Billy Crudup
  • Mark Duplass
  • Karen Pittman
  • Nestor Carbonell
  • Shari Belafonte
  • Victoria Tate
  • Hannah Leder
  • Amber Friendly

Writers

  • Alison G. Vingiano
  • Scott Troy
  • Jeff Augustin
  • Kerry Ehrin
  • Zander Lehmann

Executive Producers

  • Michael Ellenberg
  • Kristin Hahn
  • Lindsey Springer
  • Mimi Leder
  • Jennifer Aniston

The Morning Show - FAQs

Where can you stream The Morning Show?

The Morning Show is available exclusively on Apple TV+. You can subscribe directly through the Apple TV app or via the Apple TV Amazon Channel. A free trial may be available for new subscribers. The series is not available on Netflix, Hulu, or other competing platforms.

Is The Morning Show based on a true story?

The Morning Show is inspired by Brian Stelter's non-fiction book Top of the Morning: Inside the Cutthroat World of Morning TV. While fictional, it draws heavily from real events, including the #MeToo movement and the firing of Today show anchor Matt Lauer in 2017.

Who are the main actors in The Morning Show?

The Morning Show stars Jennifer Aniston as anchor Alex Levy and Reese Witherspoon as ambitious reporter Bradley Jackson. Billy Crudup plays network executive Cory Ellison, Mark Duplass portrays producer Chip Black, and Karen Pittman appears as executive producer Mia Jordan.

How many seasons does The Morning Show have?

The Morning Show currently has four seasons, each consisting of 10 episodes, for a total of 40 episodes. The series premiered on Apple TV+ in November 2019 and is still in production, with Season 4 representing the most recent chapter of the story.

Is The Morning Show cancelled or renewed for more seasons?

The Morning Show has not been cancelled and remains a returning series. As of the latest available information, the show is still in production on Apple TV+. Season 4 aired in 2025, and the series continues to be one of Apple TV+'s flagship prestige dramas.

What is The Morning Show about?

The Morning Show offers a sharp, behind-the-scenes look at the high-stakes world of a top-rated American breakfast news program. It examines power, ambition, and workplace misconduct, following two anchors navigating careers and personal lives amid scandal, corporate politics, and shifting media landscapes.

Did The Morning Show win any awards?

Yes. The Morning Show has earned significant recognition, including a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series for Jennifer Aniston. The series has also received multiple Emmy, Golden Globe, and Critics Choice Award nominations across its run.

What is the content rating for The Morning Show?

The Morning Show is rated TV-MA in the United States, indicating it is intended for mature audiences only. The series contains strong language, adult themes, depictions of workplace misconduct, and emotionally intense storylines that may not be suitable for viewers under 17.

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