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Season 1 – Great News

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Every workplace is a family. But for Katie, a producer at cable news network MMN, it goes one step further when her mom, Carol, is hired as an intern. That's just scratching the surface of this slightly offbeat team, which includes old-school newsman Chuck and hip millennial Portia, the two co-anchors who only get along when the cameras are rolling. Then there's Greg, the young, ambitious but uptight executive producer, and Justin, the laid-back video editor and voice of reason for this oddball crew. Together, they may be a little dysfunctional, but that won't stop them from doing what they do best: breaking the news.
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Critics Consensus

Great News overcomes its familiar trappings with gently subversive humor and a smart cast of talented, likable actors.

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Emily St. James Vox 05/08/2017
This is a better show than the first episode might have suggested, one that deserved a better shake... Comedy pilots need time to develop and room to let their stories play out. Networks would do well to remember that. Go to Full Review Dana Schwartz Observer 05/02/2017
It's just an enjoyable show. I've forgotten how nice that can be. This is just a good sitcom, with a likable cast and funny lines. In 2017, we deserve it. Go to Full Review John Doyle Globe and Mail 05/01/2017
Great News is a great opportunity squandered. That sucks. Go to Full Review Laura Finch WORLD 11/16/2018
Great News has likable characters and great writing, and without its occasional mild language and crude humor, it would make for great family viewing. Go to Full Review Álvaro P. Ruiz de Elvira El Pais (Spain) 07/09/2018
Great News is a typical comedy that takes no risks, but its charming and without pretensions. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Glenn Garvin Reason Online 12/29/2017
Great News will not only make you laugh some, but will answer some important questions. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Dave H @GridGlory 06/03/2025 I don't think people realized how clever the humor got in this show. Especially Season 2. I stuck with it past the standard sitcom pilot, for the sneakily good cast. Not many shows you can "Watch with the family" that generates real laughs! Miss it. See more william p @RT01281279 08/17/2022 It tries to hard to be funny ,like it's being forced, causing most jokes to fall flat, I can not stand the mom character the writing for this character makes her annoying, it takes time to develop chemistry maybe season 2 will get better See more susan m @Sem42 06/04/2022 I loved this show and wished it had been on for many more seasons. Funny workplace and also mother/daughter issues. the acting is great and the dialogue too. highly recommend. See more 04/05/2022 I think i might just don't get it, because i'm not american, and this is probably american humour. Did not find any of it funny. See more 02/27/2022 Canceled right when it was finding its stride. Amazing show! See more 10/08/2020 not perfect but funny and loved the characters and dialog. acting was bad but still worth 4 starts, do not watch season 2. just re-watch season 1. See more Read all reviews
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Briga Heelan

Katie Wendelson

Andrea Martin

Carol

Adam Campbell

Greg

John Michael Higgins

Chuck Pierce

Horatio Sanz

Justin

Nicole Richie

Portia

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 25, 2017 Pilot Cable news producer Katie is horrified when her mom, Carol, gets an internship at The Breakdown; Katie hits a roadblock while producing a big story. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 25, 2017 Bear Attack Carol worries when Katie volunteers to cover a story involving a bear on the loose; Greg tries to get Chuck and Portia to do some friendly bantering at the end of the show. Details Episode 3 Aired May 2, 2017 Chuck Pierce Is Blind Carol offers to take care of Chuck when cataract surgery forces him to miss a day at work for the first time ever; chaos descends as Greg is forced to say yes to everyone's ideas for the show. Details Episode 4 Aired May 2, 2017 War Is Hell Katie's secret boyfriend, Trip, is back in town and working at the MMN offices; using a plan she stole from "Days of Our Lives," Carol discovers Katie's covert relationship. Details Episode 5 Aired May 9, 2017 Snowmageddon of the Century A huge snowstorm traps everyone in the building overnight; Portia convinces Katie that Chuck's attentions are romantic; Carol steals all the morning show's wine. Details Episode 6 Aired May 9, 2017 Serial Arsonist When Katie gets an opportunity to appear on the air, Carol tries to propel her to fame; Chuck tries to compose a new theme song for the show. Details Episode 7 Aired May 16, 2017 The Red Door Carol's curiosity is tested when Chuck asks her to wait for the cable guy at his townhouse; Portia's phone gets hacked. Details Episode 8 Aired May 16, 2017 Celebrity Hacking Scandal Katie secretly investigates a celebrity phone hacking ring behind Greg's back; Chuck finds himself in hot water when Portia accuses him of mansplaining. Details Episode 9 Aired May 23, 2017 Carol Has a Bully Katie must choose between helping her mom prepare for a midterm or focusing on a hacking story; Greg's grandmother visits. Details Episode 10 Aired May 23, 2017 Carol's Eleven When Katie makes a discovery about the story she's been chasing, she enlists Carol and the rest of the staff to help get the story out; Greg struggles to balance his conflicting loyalties. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Tracey Wigfield, Tina Fey, Robert Carlock, David Miner
Network
NBC
Rating
TV-PG (D)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 25, 2017