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.
Cast: Suzanne Sena, Brian Huskey
10 episodes
- 1. Enter The FactZoneOne 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.TV-14CC22minJan 21, 2011
- 2. SnowlocaustBrooke Alvarez oversees reporters from her vantage point in the FactZone.TV-14CC22minJan 28, 2011
- 3. Man-Horse MarriageScandal 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.TV-14CC22minFeb 4, 2011
- 4. Fifth AnniversaryFactZone 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.TV-14CC22minFeb 11, 2011
- 5. The Trial of TR-425A 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.TV-14CC22minFeb 18, 2011
- 6. Cyber AttackAfter 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.TV-14CC22minFeb 25, 2011
- 7. The Real ObamaA 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.TV-14CC22minMar 4, 2011
- 8. Stock Market CrashWhen Wall Street panics after a stock market crash, Brooke Alvarez explores the story in depth.TV-14CC22minMar 11, 2011
- 9. Real AmericaWashington 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.TV-14CC22minMar 18, 2011
- 10. American DreamAs America responds to news that the American Dream has died, Brooke Alvarez provides the news you need to survive in this terrible, frightening world.TV-14CC22minMar 25, 2011
Onion News Network
News Without Mercy
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.
Creators and cast
- Cast
- Suzanne Sena, Brian Huskey
