Great News — Season 1
For ambitious TV news producer Nora, everything’s been carefully orchestrated – until her relentlessly cheerful mother unexpectedly re-enters the professional world. The twist? Mom lands a coveted internship at Nora’s very own station. Now, navigating deadlines and demanding bosses just got infinitely more complicated as Nora tries to maintain control while dealing with the constant presence of her well-meaning, but undeniably disruptive, mom. Expect awkward encounters, hilarious misunderstandings, and a whole lot of mother-daughter dynamics playing out under the bright lights of local news.
Katie, a cable news producer weary of the relentless cycle of headlines, is dismayed to learn her mother, Carol, has secured an internship at "The Breakdown." She’d hoped for a quiet distance between them, but despite Katie’s reservations,…
Katie attempts to establish professional boundaries with Carol, but when a significant story concerning an escaped bear falls into her hands, her mother inevitably intervenes. Separately, Greg endeavors to elicit some lighthearted exchange …
Chuck is scheduled for cataract surgery, a first in his working life, and must take a day off. Carol, seizing the opportunity to escape her mounting intern responsibilities, volunteers to care for him. Elsewhere, Katie anticipates a quiet d…
Katie’s boyfriend, Trip, a war reporter working at the MMN offices, has returned to town. Though Katie tries to keep their relationship hidden, Carol swiftly discovers it, employing a scheme pilfered from the daytime drama "Days of Our Live…
The blizzard descended with ferocious intensity, isolating everyone within the building for the night. Inside, Portia skillfully persuaded Katie that Chuck harbored romantic feelings for her. Simultaneously, Carol orchestrated a daring resc…
With a field reporter revealed as an arsonist, Katie finds herself unexpectedly offered airtime, prompting Carol to wholeheartedly adopt the mantle of stage mother. Elsewhere, Chuck, stung by a touch of envy over Portia’s burgeoning creativ…
A thrill sparked within Carol as Chuck requested she await the arrival of the cable technician at his townhouse. The anticipation, however, was quickly tempered by a subtle shift in Chuck’s demeanor, a hint of something unsettling in his vo…
Katie conducted a clandestine investigation into a celebrity phone hacking operation, working in secret behind Greg’s back. While she was occupied with her inquiries, Carol found herself unexpectedly leading the production of a piece about …
Carol’s internship hinges on a successful midterm. Katie faces a difficult choice: attend to her mother’s needs or dedicate herself to a hacking story that remains stubbornly unsolved. Elsewhere, Greg's wealthy, long-estranged grandmother m…
Katie uncovers a significant detail in the narrative she has pursued for so long, and with the assistance of Carol and the team, devises a plan to bring the story to light. Meanwhile, Greg wrestles with the difficult task of reconciling his…
