Back Issues
Season 1, Episode 1 Unrated
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Following her on-air sabotage of a testy television news anchorwoman, writer Maya Gallo suddenly finds herself out on the street. Unable to find a job and facing eviction from her apartment, she takes the advice of her roommate Wally and goes to see her estranged father, women's magazine editor Jack Gallo, for help. However, in order to see him, she must first run a gauntlet created by Jack's staff at Blush, including his assistant Dennis Finch, former model Nina Van Horn and head photographer Elliot Dimauro. After finally getting in, Maya discovers that Jack is about to become a father again. Reduced to arguing as always, she realizes asking for his help is a bad way to go. However, already aware of her financial difficulties, Jack offers Maya a chance to write for his magazine. And while unhappy with the assignment, she delivers it just as her dad's young wife is giving birth to a baby girl. At the hospital, Maya counsels Jack not to ignore his new daughter like he did her. And realizing that he would like to spend more time at home with his family, Jack suggests that Maya take over for him at work. So, after learning that her father accepted her first piece for the magazine without changing a word, she seriously considers his offer.
The Devil And Maya Gallo
Season 1, Episode 2 Unrated
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Already nervous about her first day, Maya arrives at the offices of Blush ready to transform the magazine into something she can be proud of. Since neither her dad nor Finch thought to mention it, Maya's new position at the magazine comes as a surprise for Nina and Elliott. Yet, she sees things going her way when Jack overrules the staff and lets her pursue a controversial story on the exploitation of low wage foreign workers. Meanwhile, as Jack is unveiling her new office and presenting her with the job's many perks, Nina, Elliott and Finch plot their survival under the magazine's new leadership. As Maya continues to be overwhelmed with the finer things that her new job provides, Nina marshals Elliott and Finch to confront Jack about hiring his daughter. However, when Elliott sneaks off, Nina is left facing Jack on her own after Finch fails to back up her demand that Maya be fired. Meanwhile, as she's going over her first day with Wally, Maya realizes that Jack used the lavish benefits to distract her from the story she wanted to pursue. Finding him in his infant daughter's nursery, Maya complains that Jack intentionally wooed her off her intended mission. Insisting that she'll only stay at Blush if she can do the stories she wants, she then leaves her dad to mull it over. And once Jack finally agrees to let her do some hard hitting investigative pieces, Maya promises not to do anything to alienate the magazine's loyal readers.
Lemon Wacky Hello
Season 1, Episode 3 Unrated
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Her father's trip to China gives Maya her first chance to put the entire magazine together herself. And while proud of the changes she's made, when Jack returns, he points out a number of obvious problems that must be addressed before it can be sent to the printer. Then, as Jack is distributing the many gifts he bought for his staff, Maya is surprised to find she's getting a bag of strange candy he bought from a Chinese cab driver. Meanwhile, Nina is stunned to learn that the man she picked up in a nearby bar was really a pickpocket. After everyone samples the unusual candy, strange things begin to happen. Diagnosing their symptoms, Nina concludes that the Lemon Wacky Hello is some kind of hallucinogen. Although Maya tells everyone to go home and wait out the drug's effects, a decision to stay just long enough to make a few minor changes in the magazine results in all her hard work being destroyed. In the midst of their collective, unplanned drug experience, Maya and the staff are forced to reassemble the magazine's scattered pages. But, as Finch tries convincing an exterminator that the building is crawling with snakes and Jack entertains Elliott and Maya with a puppet show, a police officer arrives to take Nina's statement. Determined to get the magazine back in shape, Maya struggles to keep working despite the drug's effects. And once the symptoms have diminished, she is delighted to learn that Jack thinks her first issue is nothing short of perfect
Nina's Birthday
Season 1, Episode 4 Unrated
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After defending some of her new ideas from the staff's withering critique, Maya is asked to arrange a birthday party for Nina. Although she's planning to celebrate with her wealthy boyfriend Marvin, Nina agrees to attend. And not expecting to be there for long, Maya arranges to meet Wally, who's just been dumped by his latest girlfriend. Meanwhile, when he bets that Elliott couldn't get a date if forced to claim he's a shampoo boy at a discount hair salon, Finch's hopes of making some easy money are dashed when the stranger he chooses for their wager turns out to work at a cut-rate salon, too. Following Jack's brief appearance at the party, Maya is the only one left to help Nina celebrate. After a few drinks make her late for meeting Wally, she reminds Nina that they both have plans and calls to apologize to her despondent roommate. However, upon discovering that Nina's date with Marvin is all a ruse, Maya invites her home to watch an old movie. And once Nina dozes off on their couch, Wally realizes a lifelong fantasy by spending the night with their house guest. Although Maya tries to cover for her at work, Nina readily admits to being late because she spent the night with a man half her age. Yet, despite her appreciation for setting up the encounter with Wally, Nina still refuses to give any ground when it comes to Maya's ideas for the magazine. Finally, after getting another chance at their bet, Finch is stunned by Elliott's second, improbable stroke of luck
Secretary's Day
Season 1, Episode 5 Unrated
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Despite the staff's efforts to celebrate, Finch has no intention of being recognized on Secretary's Day. And while Jack insists on a gift to mark the occasion, Finch does his best to make it clear that he doesn't consider himself a secretary. Meanwhile, Nina considers having plastic surgery to increase her breast size. As Jack is working on an important speech, Finch approaches him with some questions about his job. After Jack does little to ease his fears, Maya accuses her father of being insensitive as she tries to get him to understand Finch's concerns. Then, after an accidental fall lands him in the zoo's gorilla pit, Finch is suddenly a celebrity. Although Jack warns that it won't last, Finch tries to capitalize on his fame with an appearance on Jay Leno's television show. And while Leno and his staff anger him with a Secretary's Day spoof, Finch reconsiders his defiant stance after an important endorsement deal falls through. Meanwhile, Maya hopes an old story about plastic surgery will give Nina reason to reconsider. However, Nina agrees to have her nose shortened anyway as Jack uses strong drink and the promise of a new title to keep Finch happily employed
In Your Dreams
Season 1, Episode 6 Unrated
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So she can have a good photo for her company ID, Jack suggests that Maya arrange a session with Elliott. And while Elliott isn't keen on the idea, Jack orders him to agree. When Maya complains that she's never really taken a good picture, Elliott suggests it's because she's always sabotaging herself. So, when he asks her to imagine an erotic encounter with a handsome man, Maya relaxes enough to provide for some good shots. Meanwhile, Finch creates a new employee manual for the magazine. While pleased with the results, Maya decides the photo is too sexy and sends the wrong message. However, later that night, she dreams of being seduced by Elliott in his studio. And when seeing Elliott again jogs her memory of the dream, it doesn't take Finch long to realize what's happened and for Maya to warn him against breathing a word of it to anyone. Meanwhile, Jack encourages Nina to give Finch's new rules a try, until he finds them making deep inroads into his own personal behavior. After Maya realizes that Elliott knows about the dream, the rest of the staff quickly gets the news, too. While Elliott is sure that it was because she wants him, Maya uses a long kiss to prove that it will never happen again. However, memories of the kiss begin to invade Elliott's dreams
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