Follows fictional cable news anchor Will McAvoy (Jeff Daniels) and his “News Night” staff at the fictional cable news channel UBS.

In the Season 1 finale, Mac is shaken by a potentially devastating revelation from gossip columnist Nina Howard. Meanwhile, Sloan mulls a new job opportunity; Neal's Internet alias could prevent a catastrophe; and Will, Mac and Charlie confront Leona and Reese during a volatile lunch meeting.