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Celebrity Hacking Scandal

 
Katie secretly investigates a celebrity phone hacking ring behind Greg's back. In Katie's absence, Carol falls into producing a piece on her favorite phone game, "Biscuit Blitz." Meanwhile, Chuck gets in hot water when Portia accuses him of mansplaining.
 
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Great News / S01E08 : Celebrity Hacking Scandal
Season 1, Episode 8 | Aired on May 16, 2017 | TV-PG | 25 min. | NBC
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Episode Summary

In this workplace comedy, characters navigate the complexities of career ambitions, professional jealousy, and personal growth amidst humorous scenarios. Aidan's promotion from intern to PA sparks discussions on initiative and ambition. Concurrently, an investigative plot about a celebrity hacking scandal unfolds, demonstrating the characters' dedication to uncovering larger stories. The seemingly trivial Biscuit Blitz game subplot gains importance, stirring contention and revealing workplace dynamics. The episode humorously explores themes of ambition, misunderstanding, and personal aspiration, concluding with reflections on professional growth and the realities of navigating career paths.

Full Episode S01E08 Recap

### Intern Softball Game Conversation - The conversation opens with a humorous exchange about an intern softball game, where one character boasts about a home run that's quickly downplayed into a comedic injury story. - Aidan reveals he didn't attend because he's no longer an intern, leading to a misunderstanding about his job status, which is clarified when he mentions his promotion to PA (Production Assistant). ### Professional Jealousy and Ambition - The conversation shifts to workplace dynamics, revealing feelings of professional jealousy and ambition among the characters. - There's a discussion about the importance of taking initiative and seeking additional responsibilities to advance in one's career. ### Investigative Journalism Plot - A subplot involving investigative journalism unfolds, centered on a significant hacking scandal involving celebrities. - This narrative thread highlights the characters' dedication to their work and their desire to uncover a larger story behind the hacks. ### Biscuit Blitz Storyline - Another subplot introduces the Biscuit Blitz game, which initially appears trivial but gains significance as the story progresses. - The game's popularity and potential implications for a news story become points of contention among the characters. ### Career Progression and Misunderstandings - Throughout the conversations, themes of career progression, workplace misunderstandings, and personal ambition are explored. - Characters navigate their professional landscapes, facing challenges and learning lessons about ambition, jealousy, and the value of hard work. ### Conclusion - The narrative concludes with the characters coming to terms with their professional situations, revealing underlying insecurities and aspirations. - The episode blends humor with serious themes, reflecting on personal growth and the complexities of navigating a professional environment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why didn't Aidan attend the intern softball game?

Aidan didn't attend because he's no longer an intern; he got promoted to a PA.

What feelings do the characters experience in the workplace?

The characters experience professional jealousy, ambition, and a desire for career progression.

What is the investigative journalism subplot about?

It involves a significant hacking scandal targeting celebrities, suggesting a larger story behind the incidents.

How does the Biscuit Blitz storyline develop?

Initially seen as trivial, the game's popularity and potential news story implications become significant, causing contention among the characters.

What themes are explored in the conversations?

Career progression, workplace misunderstandings, personal ambition, and the balance between humor and serious workplace issues are explored.

What conclusion can be drawn from the episode?

The characters learn about ambition, jealousy, hard work, and the complexities of professional environments, highlighting personal growth.

 
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Oh, so the story is Biscuit Blitz.
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- right now, actually... - Oh, it's everywhere, huh?
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- story that I would really... - Look, Portia, I understand
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Wait, should I interview my bird on the show?
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Great meeting, gang. Let's get to work.
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- Okay, let's hear it. - Yeah, you better roll up
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except the Ls are 1s. Isn't that so computer-y?
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that people already read on the Internet.
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when you tried to break a story on the fashion industry?
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Spring into spring with savings ***
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when we win the Daytime Emmy. I have a lot of people
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No, I have a source, and he wants to talk.
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- My gut says he's wrong. - My gut says I'm hungry,
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Oh, I'm sorry, Chuck. I didn't mean to take up
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Just, in light of what happened this morning,
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Just because you don't know what Biscuit Blitz is
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Uh...
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Oh, well, you're the doctor. Bye.
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Oh, God, I hope he's not a murderer.
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Here's how it's gonna go down: I got info that you want,
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Okay, I'm obviously not gonna do any of that stuff
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Well, I'm a newsman. I have natural curiosity.
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but she turned 90 and died of natural causes.
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This is what everyone's talking about?
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Just do that one, right there.
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That's our show. Good night.
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Above all the Aidans. But, Katie,
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- Is there a hat for that? - Carol, news stories usually
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he did not, and you're starting to feel
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Well, we can't just sit on a story like that, can we?
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a big ol' bowl of snake eggs.
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to just create a story out of thin air
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She used to say, "Katie's a bad basketball
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What? Being weird. Why? Who knows?
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- Mm-hmm. - Right, come on in, everyone.
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I haven't cracked my phone hacking story yet,
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but check this, Jack... Cool phrase.
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with the Loch Ness Monster.
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All we found was a boot.
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- You had bad instincts. - Excuse me.
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going into my ears instead of coming out of my mouth?
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as Blitzing is to me,
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No, for real.
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- Oh, no. - Oh, yes.
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