Morning Glory

Becky Fuller is laid off from Good Morning, New Jersey, prompting concern from her mother but also determination to keep working in television. The layoff becomes a catalyst for her pursuing a new opportunity when IBS News calls to interview her for DayBreak.

Becky meets with IBS executive Jerry Barnes for a job interview. Jerry dismisses both Becky and DayBreak as long shots, sowing doubt about the show's future.

In the building's elevator, Becky is brushed off by veteran journalist Mike Pomeroy, who undervalues her ambitions. The encounter foreshadows Mike's reluctant involvement with DayBreak and Becky's determination to prove him wrong.

Jerry reluctantly hires Becky as DayBreak's executive producer, and she accepts the offer. She moves to New York City to take charge of the struggling morning show.

Becky's first day reveals DayBreak's lack of direction and funding. She identifies the need for structure, stronger guests, and a more energetic approach to salvage the program.

Becky fires Paul McVee, the lecherous co-host, to end the show's disruptive influence. The staff react with mixed disbelief as Becky begins reshaping the lineup.

Becky enforces Mike Pomeroy to co-host with Colleen Peck, leveraging a contract clause that could require him to accept an official job offer or risk losing his salary. The move sparks tension but starts aligning the anchor team.

Becky meets Adam Bennett, a fellow IBS producer, and they begin dating. Adam initially supports her dedication to DayBreak, though he comments on the risks involved.

Mike Pomeroy sabotages his DayBreak debut by getting drunk, refusing to banter, and antagonizing Colleen. His behavior threatens to derail Becky's efforts to save the show.

IBS informs Becky that DayBreak may be cancelled due to poor ratings. Becky negotiates a six-week deadline to turn the show around, approving a plan focused on stunts and more energetic segments.

Colleen joins Becky's rejuvenation effort and appears in vibrant segments that lift the viewership. Jerry remains unconvinced, watching the numbers closely and resisting full endorsement of the changes.

Mike pressures for a sauerkraut festival story and heads toward the Governor's summer house. On live television, he confronts the Governor about alleged racketeering, and the arrest boosts DayBreak's ratings.

The live arrest lifts DayBreak's ratings and secures potential renewal, while Becky receives a job offer from the Today show. She reconnects with Adam and lashes out at Mike for his stubbornness.

Becky considers the Today interview but decides to stay with DayBreak as the show continues on air. Colleen warns Mike that his rigidity pushed Becky away, prompting Mike to walk off-air; he returns with a cooking segment, and Becky chooses to remain with DayBreak.