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1 :01x01 - Pilot
Writer: Aaron Harberts, Gretchen J. Berg
Director: Shawn Levy
Guest star: Larisa Oleynik (Brianna), Bob Gunton (Dick), Alexandra Barreto (Blanca Martinez), Pamela Reed (Lynne), Page Kennedy (Barnaby), Brett Cullen (Jack), Jason Brooks (Bryce), David Kelsey (Fireman), Regina Taufen (Summer Walters), Scott Director (Doctor), Frank Lloyd (Pete Pulaski), Lawrence LeJohn (J. J. O'Lare), Carol Kiernan (Mrs. Johnston)
Pepper suffers an embarrassing career setback when a one-night-stand turns out to be the new anchor at her station, a job she hoped to land. Complicating matters is her meek and clueless sister, who leaves her husband, moves in with Pepper and gets a job at the station, where she reveals personal secrets that create even more havoc in Pepper's life.
2 :01x02 - Poker Clubs and Boob Games – Film at Eleven
Writer: Gretchen J. Berg, Aaron Harberts
Director: Lev L. Spiro
Guest star: Brett Cullen (Jack), Will Schaub (Steve Thackery), Bob Gunton (Dick), Jason Brooks (Bryce), Alexandra Barreto (Blanca Martinez), Jack Wallace (), Kim Thomson (), Pooch Hall (Garfield), Pamela Reed (Lynne), John Webber (), John Scarangello (Guy), Eric Hoffman (Suit)
Pepper decides to go undercover to bust a prostitution ring at a club and sees someone unexpected there. Back at the station, she finds herself in a compromising position with Babcock during a sexual-harassment seminar, causing her to reconsider her feelings for him. Meanwhile, Kathy reconsiders her divorce and agrees to go back to her husband.
3 :01x03 - Frat Boys May Lose Their Manhood
Writer: Matt McGuinness
Director: Oz Scott
Guest star: Paula Sorge (), Pooch Hall (Garfield), Dan Byrd (), Alexandra Barreto (Blanca Martinez), Whitney Anderson (Amber), Brett Cullen (Jack), French Stewart (Dr. Crimmons), Winifred Freedman (Betty), Jeremy Radin (Beefy Brother), Derick Alexander (Campus Cop)
Pepper’s personal anger during a live interview lands her on the couch of the company shrink, who forces her to confront her issues with Charlie. Meanwhile, Kathy’s desire to please people leads Pepper to discover dangerous hazing rituals at a college fraternity, leading one of the pledges to hold everyone in the frat house, including Pepper, hostage at gunpoint.
4 :01x04 - Heiress Bridenapped - Film at Eleven
Writer: Adele Lim
Director: Robert Berlinger
Guest star: Pamela Reed (Lynne Dinkle), Linda Gray (Mrs. Merrill), John Bennett Perry (Mr. Merrill), Richard Trapp (Russ Hogan), Bob Gunton (Dick Dinkle), Brett Cullen (Jack), Eric Winter (Connor Blanchard), Sarah Rafferty (Callie Merrill), Aixa Clemente (Mrs. Cooper), M. Darnell Suttles (Detective), Jason Shane Scott (Rick Harper)
Feeling pressure from her parents to find a husband, Pepper decides to invite Charlie to be her fake date at the high-society wedding of her childhood friend. However, when the bride suddenly disappears, the seemingly fluffy news story turns into a big mystery. Kathy, a bridesmaid, turns to Pepper to uncover the truth about the disappearing bride.
5 :01x05 - Saving Venice - Film at Eleven
Writer: Jason Katims
Director: Allison Liddi
Guest star: Christopher Darga (Crook on Pepper's Segment), Joseph Castanon (Bucky), Colby Donaldson (Sleazy Party Goer), Brett Cullen (Jack), Alexandra Barreto (Blanca Martinez), Pooch Hall (Garfield), John Sanderford (Wade Benson), Mary Gillis (Mildred), A. J. Trauth (Mitch), Mike Rad (Audience Member #3), Curtis Taylor (Bodyguard), Monica Garcia (Ms. Diaz), Bob Bledsoe (Audience Member #1), Melanie Bauer (Audience Member #2), John Dewis (Vincent), Carla Jimenez (Audience Member #4), Carrie Southworth (Amy), Will Greenberg (Partygoer), Alejandro Furth (Javier Diaz)
After Pepper’s “homeability” points register low with news audiences, her attempt to improve her likeability results in even more backlash from the audience. Charlie steps up and offers Pepper advice on how to better connect with viewers. Meanwhile, as Kathy organizes a high society fundraiser, she realizes she may not be ready to dive back into the dating pool, but sparks are flying between Kimmy and Pepper’s little brother, Mitch.
6 :01x06 - Celebrity Twin Could Hang – Film at Eleven
Writer: Lisa Parsons
Director: Michael Schultz
Guest star: A. J. Trauth (Mitch Dinkle), Alexandra Barreto (Blanca Martinez), Sara Paxton (April May / Christy Tyler), Robert Gant (Benny Gold), Mike Batayeh (Doug Pimple), Fred Koehler (Les Gaye), Pooch Hall (Garfield), Bryn Early (Young Christy), Amayla Early (Young April May), Big Leroy Mobley (Policeman)
While covering a high profile celebrity murder trial, Pepper and the WEIE staff learn that Jack has been replaced by Les Gaye, the newly appointed news director. Les and Pepper don’t see eye-to-eye when he conveys his new entertainment-oriented approach to reporting the news. One day into Pepper’s mandatory vacation, Charlie and Chick call on her to help them uncover the truth behind the suspicious murder trial.
7 :01x07 - Curtis Wilson's a Total Nut Job -- Film at Eleven
Writer: Liz Heldens
Director: Robert Berlinger
Guest star: Henry Simmons (Curtis Wilson), Bob Wiltfong (Lance Powers), Alexandra Barreto (Blanca Martinez), Fred Koehler (Les Gaye), Pooch Hall (Garfield), Larisa Oleynik (Brianna), Traber Burns (unknown), Matt Doherty (unknown), Kristen Ariza (reporter), Rolonda Watts (Paula Dover)
Pepper shocks the city when she breaks the story of an election campaign scandal. However, in the process of this developing story, she also finds her own love connection with the soon-to-be mayor, Curtis Wilson. Charlie accidentally walks in on the couple in a passionate kiss and finds himself having to deal with some jealousy. Meanwhile, Kathy's job is in jeopardy as the woman she was temping for returns from maternity leave.
8 :01x08 - Hiroshi Watanabe in Bed with Curtis Wilson – Film at Eleven
Writer: Christopher Fife
Director: Allison Liddi
Guest star: Peter Siragusa (Restaurant Owner), Fred Koehler (Les Gaye), Jack Knight (Mr. Jackson), Anita Finlay (Mayor's Assistant), Henry Simmons (Mayor Curtis Wilson), Alexandra Barreto (Blanca Martinez), A. J. Trauth (Mitch), Max Van Ville (Jason), Brenda Canela (Female Staffer), James Howell (Health Inspector Alcoff), Delpano Wills (Male Staffer), Keith Pillow (Waiter), Kelly Holden (Shelley), Michael Bailey Smith (Police Officer)
Pepper's budding romance with Mayor Curtis Wilson continues when he surprises her with a weekend getaway. However, when Charlie confronts Pepper about her relationship with Curtis, she realizes she must end the romance due to the potential conflicts of interest their pairing may cause. Meanwhile, without Pepper's consent, Kathy throws an office party to celebrate Pepper and Charlie's birthdays.
9 :01x09 - Charlie Babcock’s Homosexual Encounter – Film at Eleven
Writer: Jason Katims
Director: Robert Berlinger
Guest star: Perez Hilton (Patron #1), Lauren Birkell (Merrillee Boxcar), Pooch Hall (Garfield), Michael Kagan (Kenny Aptow), Ryan McPartlin (Grady Harper), Jordan Belfi (Sheldon Zorn), Phil Abrams (Milford), Fred Koehler (Les Gaye), Jack Impellizzeri (Teammate), Alexandra Barreto (Blanca Martinez), Mike Grief (Macho Guy), Jason Director (Brandon), Christie Klein Gaynor (Mom), Adam Cardon (Paparazzo), Allie Adair (Teen (in wheelchair)), Bob Levitan (Businessman), Jeff J. Perry (Sam), Leanna Spear (Teenage Girl), Mike Baldridge (Waiter), Issac Webster (Patron #2), Sean Patrick Murphy (Guy Darden), Liz Phair (Herself)
Just as Peppers dating life hits a dry spell, in walks Grady Harper, Chicagos incredibly famous, and available, quarterback. Pepper and Grady are enjoying a romantic dinner when Charlie, Gradys biggest fan, unexpectedly crashes the meal, but Charlie soon notices he is receiving all of Gradys attention. Pepper confronts Grady about his sexual orientation and, along with Charlie, encourages the famous football star to make a big public announcement. Meanwhile, Pepper attends Chicks high school reunion, where music superstar Liz Phair performs.
10 :01x10 - Dennis, Bulgari, Big Losers at ACoRNS – Film at Eleven
Writer: Katherine Lingenfelter
Director: David Paymer
Guest star: Pamela Reed (Lynne Dinkle), Damon Jones (Mr. Usher), Bob Gunton (Dick Dinkle), Brian Bloom (Kyle), Miriam Flynn (Passion consultant), James Read (Wes Brinkman), Dan Thiel (Dr. Herman), Bob Wiltfong (Lance Powers), Fred Koehler (Les Gaye), Alexandra Barreto (Blanca Martinez), Kristin Minter (Bambi), A. J. Trauth (Mitch Dinkle), Steve Paymer (Garrett Rabbery), Paul Konrad (Himself - Emcee), Jill Getto Lee (Delores Dirka), Leslie Harter (Liz), Scott Director (Champ Dirka)
Pepper and the WEIE news team are nominated for a handful of prestigious journalism awards, but as the entire newsroom is enjoying the glamorous event, Chicagos largest airport suffers a cripling crisis. When the breaking story draws attention from the awards telecast, Pepper, Charlie, Kathy, Kimmy and Chick work together to organize a last minute live newscast. Meanwhile, Kathy steps outside her comfort zone when she attends a sex toy party, but ends up in a neck brace after slipping on one of the toys.
11 :01x11 - Pepper Dennis Behind Bars - Film at Eleven
Writer: Katherine Lingenfelter
Director: Allison Liddi
Guest star: Bob Wiltfong (Lance Powers), Gregory Storm (Dan Perlich), MacKenzie Astin (Ken Alston), Fred Koehler (Les Gaye), Alexandra Barreto (Blanca Martinez), Yvette Nicole Brown (Angela Howell), Roark Critchlow (unknown)
Pepper goes to jail after refusing to reveal a source. While behind bars, she uncovers a scandal that has gone undetected for years. Meanwhile, Kathy enrolls in college to further her career and Charlie has a surprising offer for Pepper.
12 :01x12 - True Love Is Dead -- Film at Eleven
Writer: Liz Heldens, Adele Lim
Director: Peter Lauer
Guest star: Katherine La Nasa (unknown), Eddie Matos (unknown), Tom Virtue (unknown), A. J. Trauth (Mitch Dinkle), Fred Koehler (Les Gaye)
Pepper investigates a dating service after Kimmy signs up to find the perfect man. Elsewhere, Charlie's too-white teeth are causing a problem for a viewer.
13 :01x13 - Star Anchor Weds Colleague -- Film at Eleven
Writer: Gretchen J. Berg, Aaron Harberts
Director: Arlene Sanford
Guest star: Cynthia Sophiea (Sandy Struth), Alexandra Barreto (Blanca Martinez), Fred Koehler (Les Gaye), Tony Daly (Special Agent Russell Thorne), Christine Romeo (Marion Dobbins), Kali Majors (Molly), Alan Fudge (Raymond Nesbit), Wayne Lopez (Cop)
Pepper finds herself walking down the aisle after a surprise proposal from Babcock. But the whirlwind wedding isn't as romantic as it seems: Charlie's green card has expired, and a government agent, suspicious of the sudden nuptials, is ready to deport him back to Canada. Pepper and Babcock try to convince him that the marriage is genuine, but real feelings emerge, causing one of them to get cold feet.