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Onion News Network

Onion News Network

News Without Mercy

TV-142011•30m•7.0/10
Comedy

Ratings

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7.0/10(1)

Onion News Network is a parody television news show. The show premiered its ten-episode first season on January 21, 2011, at 10:00 p.m. EST on IFC. In March 2007, The Onion launched The Onion News Network, a daily web video broadcast that had been in production since sometime in mid-2006. The Onion invested about $1 million in production and hired 15 staffers to focus on the venture. Carol Kolb, former Editor-in-Chief of The Onion is the ONN's head writer; and Will Graham is the showrunner and Executive Producer. It is implied on-air that the ONN show "FactZone with Brooke Alvarez" is "simulcasted" on IFC Friday nights at 10pm ET.

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Language

EN

Status

Canceled

First Aired

January 21, 2011

Last Aired

December 9, 2011

Networks

IFC

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
E1
Enter The FactZone
Air date: 2011-01-21
One of the network's beautiful reporters is kidnapped and Onion News Network leaps into action. Brooke Alvarez runs down the big stories of the day. Tucker Hope delivers the Daily Briefing on a high-tech screen.
E2
Snowlocaust
Air date: 2011-01-28
Brooke Alvarez oversees reporters from her vantage point in the FactZone.
E3
Man-Horse Marriage
Air date: 2011-02-04
Scandal erupts over a conservative senator's relationship with a horse. In the FactZone, Brooke Alvarez separates truth from lies so you don't have to waste time making up your own mind.
E4
Fifth Anniversary
Air date: 2011-02-11
FactZone celebrates five years of total news dominance. Brooke Alvarez tracks the top stories of the day. Millions of viewers tune in nightly to watch Alvarez, beautiful and well-informed.
E5
The Trial of TR-425
Air date: 2011-02-18
A predator drone plane stands trial in military court. Brooke Alvarez delivers a 30-minute nonstop news assault, covering politics, entertainment, science, and business news in the FactZone.
E6
Cyber Attack
Air date: 2011-02-25
After America suffers a cyber attack, Brooke Alvarez interviews top U.S. officials via satellite. If someone saw something, or allegedly did something, you'll see them on the FactZone.
E7
The Real Obama
Air date: 2011-03-04
A breaking news report reveals the president has been kidnapped. In the FactZone, Brooke Alvarez provides viewers with the latest news from around the world, except for the countries no one cares about.
E8
Stock Market Crash
Air date: 2011-03-11
When Wall Street panics after a stock market crash, Brooke Alvarez explores the story in depth.
E9
Real America
Air date: 2011-03-18
Washington enters talks with the people of Real America. Whenever news happens, Brooke Alvarez is fearless in her pursuit of the truth, going to any length to bring America the news.
E10
American Dream
Air date: 2011-03-25
As America responds to news that the American Dream has died, Brooke Alvarez provides the news you need to survive in this terrible, frightening world.

Cast

Suzanne Sena

Suzanne Sena

Brian Huskey

Brian Huskey

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