In 1986, ambitious reporter Dale dreams of landing the most prized role on commercial TV, newsreader. But Helen, the networks first female newsreader, struggles against her reputation as difficult.

Helen and Dale's new alliance has become the talk of the office as they cover the much-hyped return of Halley's Comet. The closer Dale draws to Helen, the more he finds himself thrust into the spotlight.

Dale's career and his relationship with Helen couldn't be any better, until his prized interview with an HIV-positive mother goes horribly wrong. In the eye of a media storm, buried secrets come to light.