Strict Scrutiny (The Morning Show)

"Strict Scrutiny" is the seventh episode of the third season of the American drama television series The Morning Show, inspired by Brian Stelter's 2013 book Top of the Morning. It is the 27th overall episode of the series and was written by supervising producer Bill Kennedy, and directed by Jennifer Getzinger. It was released on Apple TV+ on October 18, 2023.

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, Cory takes Bradley on a trip to Connecticut, while Alex and Paul attend a benefit party.

The episode received positive reviews from critics, who praised the performances (particularly Crudup), character development and themes.