The Paper

Season 2

2026 · 10 episodes · 4h 2m in all · 7.6/10

In Season 2, after sweeping the Ohio Journalism Awards, Ned searches for a journalistic crusade, coming for a local private club and jeopardizing the paper, while he and Mare try to figure out their attraction, Esmeralda struggles to find her place, and the staff gradually mature as reporters.

Episodes

1. 

   1. The Best of Us

   9 Sept 2026 · 24 min · 7.7/10

   Something unexpected overshadows TTT's wins on the Monday after the Ohio Journalism Awards.

2. 

   2. Weekend Ned

   9 Sept 2026 · 23 min · 7.8/10

   Ned whisks Mare away for a romantic weekend; Adam and Adelola are left in charge of the paper.

3. 

   3. Hearst's Mistress

   9 Sept 2026 · 24 min · 7.4/10

   Ned and Mare search for a journalistic crusade and find themselves at her apartment.

4. 

   4. Impressing a Cop

   9 Sept 2026 · 24 min · 7.7/10

   Eager to befriend a cop, Ned and the team visit the gun range, where Mare stumbles upon a new story.

5. 

   5. Dueling Pencils

   9 Sept 2026 · 23 min · 7.7/10

   Ned and Mare co-host a podcast; Esmeralda pays the price for embarrassing the company.

6. 

   6. 125 Years Young

   9 Sept 2026 · 23 min · 7.7/10

   The paper celebrates its 125th birthday and gets slammed; Esmeralda gets creative with HR training.

7. 

   7. Tornado Alert

   9 Sept 2026 · 26 min · 7.7/10

   When a tornado threatens Toledo, TTT debuts push notifications; Travis and Adelola storm chase.

8. 

   8. Secret Team

   9 Sept 2026 · 23 min · 6.9/10

   Ned forms a secret team to investigate a possible crime by powerful advertisers.

9. 

   9. Who's Marv Marving?

   9 Sept 2026 · 25 min · 7.8/10

   Ned tries to protect Mare from rumors; Esmeralda interviews to be the consort of a powerful man.

10. 

    10. The NS Board

    9 Sept 2026 · 27 min · 7.9/10

    Ned and Detrick try to put out a story, but it'll require sacrifices; Esmeralda exposes prejudice.