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Great News Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2017 - 2017
Katie Wendelson (Briga Heelan) is a news producer who is struggling to stand out amongst her peers because her boss, Greg (Adam Campbell), doesn't seem to believe in her skills. To complicate things further, Katie's overly involved mom, Carol (Andrea Martin), decides to follow her dream and becomes the newest intern on Katie's news program. At first, this mix of work and personal life seems too much for Katie, but when she realizes that Carol is her biggest supporter, she thinks this change might be for the best. Meanwhile, Carol has to use all her parenting skills to deal with Chuck (John Michael Higgins), a veteran and temperamental newsman.
Episode 1
Pilot
Tue, Apr 25, 2017 30 mins
Cable news producer Katie Wendelson (Briga Heelan) is horrified when her mother (Andrea Martin) gets an internship at her news show in the series premiere of this workplace comedy that explores mother-daughter relationships. Tina Fey is an executive producer.
Episode 2
Bear Attack
Tue, Apr 25, 2017 30 mins
A bear is on the loose and Katie volunteers to cover the story, but Carol fears for the worst and meddles. Meanwhile, Greg pushes Chuck and Portia to do some friendly banter at the end of the show.
Episode 3
Chuck Pierce Is Blind
Tue, May 2, 2017 30 mins
Chuck has cataract surgery and misses a day of work for the first time ever, and Carol offers to take care of him. Meanwhile, Katie's excited for a peaceful day, but Greg is reluctant to be the bad guy, so "The Breakdown" descends into chaos as Greg is forced to say yes to everyone else's ideas.
Episode 4
War Is Hell
Tue, May 2, 2017 30 mins
Katie's secret war-reporter boyfriend is back in town, but Carol quickly uncovers the covert relationship using a plan she stole from "Days of Our Lives." Meanwhile, Chuck feels threatened by Trip and is determined to return to the field; and Greg and Justin support the idea until they find footage of Chuck's time as a war reporter in the '90s.
Episode 5
Snowmageddon of the Century
Tue, May 9, 2017 30 mins
A huge snowstorm traps everyone in the building overnight. Meanwhile, Portia convinces Katie that Chuck's romantically interested in her; and Carol saves the day when she breaks into the offices of their competitor and steals all the morning show's wine.
Episode 6
Serial Arsonist
Tue, May 9, 2017 30 mins
Katie 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 mom. Meanwhile, Chuck tries to compose a new theme song for the show after growing jealous of Portia's creative pursuits.
Episode 7
The Red Door
Tue, May 16, 2017 30 mins
Carol is excited when Chuck enlists her to wait for the cable guy at his townhouse, but Chuck's ominous warning tests her curiosity. Also, Portia's phone gets hacked and Katie struggles not to read her private emails.
Episode 8
Celebrity Hacking Scandal
Tue, May 16, 2017 30 mins
Katie secretly snoops into a celebrity phone hacking ring behind Greg's back. Meanwhile, Carol falls into producing a piece on her favorite phone game, "Biscuit Blitz," and Chuck is accused of "mansplaining."
Episode 9
Carol Has a Bully
Tue, May 23, 2017 30 mins
Carol is put to the test in order to keep her internship. Meanwhile, Katie must choose whether to help her mother or focus on her hacking story, which she is unable to crack, and Chuck falls for Greg's visiting grandmother.
Episode 10
Carol's Eleven
Tue, May 23, 2017 30 mins
Katie makes a big discovery about the story she's been chasing, then concocts a scheme to get the story out, in the Season 1 finale. Also: Greg struggles with his conflicting loyalties to his family, colleagues and conscience.
