Ep 1. Boardroom Bitch

As the second season of Great News starts, Carol serves as the new anchor for The Breakdown, and Katie is now a producer. With the arrival of the new season, episode one sets off in the boardroom with a chaotic and hilarious event.

Katie tries to improve the show's ratings by bringing an infamous, big-shot executive producer, Diana St. Tropez. Diana possesses a reputation for being ruthless and eccentric, with the ability to turn any show into a hit overnight. Her arrival at the studio prompts Paul, the previous executive producer, to challenge his worth by betraying Katie. While on the other hand, Diana is instantly impressed by Carol's ditsy personality and significant star quality, leading to her decision to replacing Katie with Carol as the producer.

The situation turned out messy as the news team adapts to their new producer, who cares more about keeping up with her beauty regimen than the show's contents. Carol and Diana bond quickly, but Carol's new position as the show's producer is jeopardized with every gaffe she makes. The rest of the team becomes uneasy with Carol's lack of responsibility, and Katie isn't having any luck with her new position as a field reporter.

The episode continues with the team dealing with Katie's rookie mistakes, as she struggles with her new reporting position. Carol also tries to make amends by organizing a big exclusive interview with a CEO of a big corporation, but it doesn't go as planned. Meanwhile, Diana's interests are not only in giving The Breakdown a new image but also in having a break from her uptight life which lands her in trouble with the law. As always, despite the difficulties, the team attempts to balance their professional and personal lives.

By the end of the episode, everyone realizes that having Carol as the show's producer is not suitable for building The Breakdown's name as a reputable news program. With Carol returning to her role as an anchor, and Diana having been arrested for trying to break into a frat house, Paul is reinstated as the executive producer, leaving the team with a fresh start and a lot of catching up to do.

Great News season 2 episode 1 is full of witty humor and high-stakes drama that perfectly conveys the energy and freshness that the show is known for. With the show's signature flare, the episode doesn't shy away from giving viewers a strategy-packed premiere and hints at even more exciting and hilarious events to come in the season.