Lou Grant Season 1, Episode 8: Scoop
After writing two "exclusive" stories that turn out to be erroneous after being published, Rossi loses faith in his abilities as a reporter. Meanwhile, Billie senses something suspicious about a recently resolved kidnapping incident, which she'd failed to file her story on before the deadline because she wanted the story to be accurate.
Original air date: November 8, 1977
Original air date: November 8, 1977