| "The Pendulum Swings" | |
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| The Morning Show episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 6 |
| Directed by | Tucker Gates |
| Written by | Kristen Layden |
| Cinematography by | Michael Grady |
| Editing by | Vikash Patel |
| Original release date | November 22, 2019 |
| Running time | 56 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"The Pendulum Swings" is the sixth episode of the American drama television series The Morning Show, inspired by Brian Stelter's 2013 book Top of the Morning. The episode was written by producer Kristen Layden, and directed by Tucker Gates. It was released on Apple TV+ on November 22, 2019.
The series follows the characters and culture behind a network broadcast morning news program, The Morning Show. After allegations of sexual misconduct, the male co-anchor of the program, Mitch Kessler, is forced off the show. It follows Mitch's co-host, Alex Levy, and a conservative reporter Bradley Jackson, who attracts the attention of the show's producers after a viral video. In the episode, the staff goes to California to report wildfires engulfing the state, while Alex struggles when her husband asks for the divorce.
The episode received positive reviews from critics, with Jennifer Aniston receiving high praise for her performance.