Al gets a role in a movie starring Martin Sheen. The producer realizes that hiring Al was a mistake when he gets the movie production shut down.
Vic uses Gale to get a story about the Moral Coalition's annual "Road to Victory" Celebration.
Mona starts dating Pearce's financial advisor. At first he disapproves, but then he realizes Mona is a person too and he can't get involved in her personal life.
Lateline newcomer Ken Pruit (Mark Valley) has his eye on Pearce's top anchor spot.
Gale goes to Pearce's country house for the weekend, where she accidentally kills Pearce's horse Paycheck. Al uses a focus group to figure out what's wrong with him.
When Karp convinces Briana to date an infamous and sleazy sports agent, Briana uses the situation to both her personal and professional advantage.
Pearce demands that Vic hire his girlfriend Ulli to work on the show. Unfortunately, Ulli drives all the show's guests away.