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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Best Episodes of Onion News Network
Real America
S1 Ep9
10.0
18th Mar 2011
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.
Sex in America
S2 Ep7
9.8
18th Nov 2011
A report on sex in America.
Fantasy Brainwall
S2 Ep3
9.8
18th Oct 2011
FactZone introduces its newest piece of technology: an updated touchscreen that Tucker can control with his mind. Unfortunately for Tucker, the new "Brainwall" starts to display Tucker's darkest thoughts. Also, O'Brady's compassion for stray earthquake victims goes a little too far, when he starts "mercifully" killing dogs to relieve them after the disaster. Brooke reports on a coma-bound Republican Presidential candidate who is polling surprisingly well due to his lack of politically disastrous gaffes, and Rapper Kanye West faces down the nation of Syria in a Twitter battle over who was chanting first.
Today Now! Special
S2 Ep6
9.7
11th Nov 2011
The network morning show stages a very special takeover.
Artificial Intelligence
S2 Ep8
9.3
25th Nov 2011
The studio gains artificial intelligence and falls in love with Brooke, millions across the country are dangerously trapped in an Animal Hoarders marathon, and Jean Anne Whorton investigates the cruel underground blood sport of spouse fighting.
American Dream
S1 Ep10
9.3
25th Mar 2011
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.
Worst Episodes of Onion News Network
Exposed, Brooke Alvarez
S2 Ep5
7.0
1st Nov 2011
A revealing documentary airs on public television about Brooke Alvarez's secret life as a Russian child cosmonaut . Brooke is forced to relive the traumatizing experience of being trapped in a space shuttle with a vicious chimpanzee named Mr. Dmitry. Also, the U.S. government hires the genius behind Zico coconut water to try to help America out of its economic hole and a prostitute is caught paying Mitt Romney for sex.
Enter The FactZone
S1 Ep1
7.2
21st Jan 2011
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.
Stock Market Crash
S1 Ep8
8.2
11th Mar 2011
When Wall Street panics after a stock market crash, Brooke Alvarez explores the story in depth.
Snowlocaust
S1 Ep2
8.3
28th Jan 2011
Brooke Alvarez oversees reporters from her vantage point in the FactZone.
Dead Reporter
S2 Ep4
8.3
25th Oct 2011
FactZone says goodbye to legendary newsman, Brandon Armstrong, who was killed in a brothel fire. Shelby Cross admonishes parents not to let their children trick-or-treat during Halloween, or what she refers to as the "Pedophiles' Christmas." Autistic Reporter, Michael Falk, asks the tough questions about a search and rescue mission's dismal chances of finding missing hikers and the First Responders react to the latest GOP debate, that they may or may not have even watched.
The Real Obama
S1 Ep7
8.4
4th Mar 2011
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.
Onion News Network Episode Guide
Enter The FactZone
S1 Ep1
7.2
21st Jan 2011
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.
Snowlocaust
S1 Ep2
8.3
28th Jan 2011
Brooke Alvarez oversees reporters from her vantage point in the FactZone.
Man-Horse Marriage
S1 Ep3
9.0
4th Feb 2011
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.
Fifth Anniversary
S1 Ep4
8.5
11th Feb 2011
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.
The Trial of TR-425
S1 Ep5
8.5
18th Feb 2011
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.
Cyber Attack
S1 Ep6
8.6
25th Feb 2011
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.
The Real Obama
S1 Ep7
8.4
4th Mar 2011
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.
Stock Market Crash
S1 Ep8
8.2
11th Mar 2011
When Wall Street panics after a stock market crash, Brooke Alvarez explores the story in depth.
Real America
S1 Ep9
10.0
18th Mar 2011
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.
American Dream
S1 Ep10
9.3
25th Mar 2011
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.
