Struggling to boost ratings, a morning show producer assembles a dysfunctional on-air team to revive a long-running New York City TV station's flagging show. Joining a disgraced journalist, a chirpy anchor, and a quirky reporter, they clash while searching for ways to make the show relevant in a rapidly changing time. Over time, they grow and develop closer to one another and learn how to strike a balance between infotainment and news.