The Journalist - Season 1
1 - Episode 1
Air Date: January 13, 2022
Matsuda's editor pulls her off a dead-end corruption investigation to chase down malfeasance involving Eishin Academy. A cover-up begins.
2 - Episode 2
Air Date: January 13, 2022
Suzuki and his colleagues continue "revising" documents as Matsuda contacts potential sources and Murakami starts surveilling a list of targets.
3 - Episode 3
Air Date: January 13, 2022
Murakami investigates Matsuda's brother while the fallout from Suzuki's actions increases public interest in the case — and pressure on officials.
4 - Episode 4
Air Date: January 13, 2022
With the announcement of the decision not to prosecute, Tada and his underlings instigate a smear campaign against Matsuda in the tabloids and online.
5 - Episode 5
Air Date: January 13, 2022
Matsuda seeks out Kurosaki to try to get more evidence; Murakami is severely reprimanded for digging too deep. Ryo applies for a job at Touto News.
6 - Episode 6
Air Date: January 13, 2022
Murakami meets with Matsuda in Kohei's hospital room. Mayumi prepares to sue the government, and then asks Matsuda to come with her to meet someone.