Amid a divided nation, chaotic national discourse and rampant attacks on the press, Murphy decides to return to the airwaves with her biting take on current events on the CNC cable network's morning news program.

After decades of being banned, the team devises an elaborate ruse to sneak Murphy into a White House press briefing; Phyllis hires an enthusiastic college "dreamer," Miguel, to help out at the bar.

After Murphy attends a sexual harassment seminar for the "Murphy in the Morning" staff, she is surprised to find herself reeling from a long-repressed memory.

Murphy and the team consider interviewing a headline-grabbing former White House senior adviser who wants to promote his divisive book; Avery moderates a lively political discussion on his show.

Fearful that her upcoming investigative story could be scooped, Murphy is exasperated when she learns Frank is dating an anchor from the competing Wolf Network; Murphy leads Avery on a wild goose chase when he attempts to figure out her story.

The team gears up for its live all-day coverage of the midterm elections, competing against Avery, who is reporting with John Haggerty, the Wolf Network's conservative superstar; Pat is horrified when Miles forces him to wear a conservative suit.