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A New Jersey mom puts her relationship with her daughter to the test when she lands an internship at the same TV station where her daughter works.
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- 01
The Fast TrackAfter an explosive fight with her daughter, Carol is excited about her new position at "Morning Wined Up," but is disappointed to realize that the job offers less responsibility than she had hoped. Katie is determined to bring down Fenton Pelt, the billionaire suing "The Breakdown," despite specific orders from Greg and the network's attorney to leave him alone. When Katie's rousing speech about journalistic integrity fails to inspire anyone but Chuck, who has been suspended from the show, she reluctantly joins forces, only to find that his investigative skills aren't what they used to be. - 02
The Red DoorCarol is excited when Chuck asks her to wait for the cable guy at his townhouse, until Chuck gives an ominous warning that tests her curiosity. Meanwhile, Portia's phone gets hacked and Katie struggles not to read her private emails. - 03
Carol's ElevenKatie makes a huge discovery about the story she's been chasing and, with the help of Carol and the rest of the staff, concocts a scheme to get the story out. Greg struggles with balancing his conflicting loyalties to his family, co-workers and conscience.
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Episodes by season
Season01Best season
- S01E01
PilotApril 25, 2017Katie, a frustrated cable news producer, is horrified when her mom, Carol, gets an internship at "The Breakdown." Despite Katie's best effo - S01E02
Bear AttackApril 25, 2017Katie tries to set workplace boundaries with Carol, but when a big story about an escaped bear lands in her lap, her mom can't help but medd - S01E03
Chuck Pierce Is BlindMay 2, 2017Chuck is having cataract surgery and, for the first time ever, must miss a day of work. Carol, eager to shirk her overwhelming intern duties - S01E04
War Is HellMay 2, 2017Katie's secret war reporter boyfriend, Trip, is back in town and working at the MMN offices. Despite Katie's best efforts, Carol quickly unc - S01E05
Snowmageddon of the CenturyMay 9, 2017A huge snowstorm traps everyone in the building overnight. Meanwhile, Portia convinces Katie that Chuck's romantically interested in her; an - S01E06
Serial ArsonistMay 9, 2017Katie gets an opportunity to appear on the air after a field reporter is exposed as an arsonist, leading Carol to embrace the role of stage - S01E07Season's bestThe Red DoorMay 16, 2017Carol is excited when Chuck asks her to wait for the cable guy at his townhouse, until Chuck gives an ominous warning that tests her curiosi
- S01E08
Celebrity Hacking ScandalMay 16, 2017Katie secretly investigates a celebrity phone hacking ring behind Greg's back. In Katie's absence, Carol falls into producing a piece on her - S01E09
Carol Has a BullyMay 23, 2017Carol has a midterm she must pass in order to keep her internship. Katie needs to choose between helping her mom and focusing on her hacking - S01E10Carol's ElevenMay 23, 2017Katie makes a huge discovery about the story she's been chasing and, with the help of Carol and the rest of the staff, concocts a scheme to
Season02
- S02E01
Boardroom BitchSeptember 28, 2017"The Breakdown" gets a new boss, Diana St. Tropez, a tough business lady with big plans to bring their outdated news program into the 21st c - S02E02
Squad FeudOctober 5, 2017Diana sets Katie off on a mission to take the job at the station that she wants, but when Katie tries to be executive producer for the day, - S02E03
HoneypotOctober 12, 2017Diana has been promoted again, this time to the head of the corporation that owns MMN, but before she leaves she finds herself embroiled in - S02E04
Award ShowOctober 19, 2017When the show is nominated for an American Journalism Award, Katie looks forward to spending the night with reporters she has admired her en - S02E05
Night of the Living ScreenOctober 26, 2017Katie tries to impress her friends by going to a hip Halloween party with Portia; Chuck is asked to use a new smart screen on the show but t - S02E06
Pool ShowNovember 2, 2017Katie is invited by Jeremy to do some real reporting; Carol is suspicious and kidnaps Greg to help her spy on them; Chuck bonds with Portia' - S02E07
A Christmas Carol WendelsonDecember 21, 2017Carol finds herself in a reverse "Christmas Carol" during which she learns that she has too much Christmas spirit and is driving everyone ar - S02E08
Sensitivity TrainingDecember 21, 2017 - S02E09
Love Is DeadDecember 28, 2017Carol is devastated to learn that her parents are getting a divorce after 70 years of marriage. Katie, still hurting from her breakup with J - S02E10
CatfightJanuary 4, 2018Carol hatches a plan to get Katie to admit her feelings for her boss; Chuck finds himself an unwitting champion of the alt-right. - S02E11
Competing OfferJanuary 11, 2018When "The Breakdown" staff finds themselves embroiled in a lawsuit with eccentric billionaire Fenton Pelt, Chuck is convinced he can solve t - S02E12Season's bestThe Fast TrackJanuary 18, 2018After an explosive fight with her daughter, Carol is excited about her new position at "Morning Wined Up," but is disappointed to realize th
- S02E13
Early RetirementJanuary 25, 2018Diana St. Tropez returns with good news for "The Breakdown" staff: Fenton Pelt has agreed to drop his lawsuit on the condition that Chuck Pi
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