As the Channel 10 teams awaits the arrival of a new News Director, the suspicious timing of a hostage situation points to a cover up at the mayor's office. Meanwhile, interim News Director Ann Hildebrandt faces an impossible choice as Jake, a channel 10 cameraman and her lover, is critically injured during the crisis.
Mike launches a special segment feature, and Dan and Terri compete for the debut story. Meanwhile, Mike's teenage daughter shows up unexpectedly and informs her dad that she plans to live with him instead of her mother.
Jake's son is assaulted by a gang, whose leader becomes the subject of an in-depth report by Terri, which leads to tragic consequences.
When a tanker carrying toxic solvent overturns, a visiting NY network reporter, and former flame of Ann's, borrows Jake to do some "dirty big close-ups" and almost gets both of them killed.
Terri digs up dirt on a mayoral candidate, but Mike and Ann take the heat after the story airs and Terri's source disappears. Meanwhile Jake and Dan track a garbage scandal.
A brilliant geneticist, and former University friend of Ann's, gives her a confused lead on a story involving biological warfare. Meanwhile, the news staff worry about losing their jobs during a budget review.
Journalistic ethics are on trial as Dan acts improperly while covering a story and Terri reports him. Meanwhile, Ann suffers through a visit from her father.
A journalist who gained success in the U.S. is brought in as co-anchor, but her reputation as a former junkie and her methods prove problematic.
When the director of the youth drop-in centre where Mike and his daughter volunteer is accused of sexual abuse, Mike sets out to investigate the allegations in an effort to prove the man innocent. Meanwhile, some major shift changes take place at Channel 10, which results in Jake and Mac being relegated to the night shift, and Ann doubling as the Producer of the 6 o'clock news.
Kyle's nephew, newly graduated from journalism school, tries to make a name for himself, but gets Dan and his informant hurt during a trucker's strike. An acquittal and a story unearthed by Terri brings Mike's former love, Brigid Halliday, back into his life.
Terri and Bobbi cover the expensive gallery acquisition of a contraversial painting, and are suspisciously present when it is ruined by a performance artist. While moonlighting as a cameraman on a music video shoot for an old girlfriend, Jake begins to question his choices and relationships.
Mike loses perspective on a story after his ex-wife is killed by a drunk driver. A payroll mishap at the station leaves Jake with financial problems.
A story on careless gun sales goes awry when a corner store attendant is shot with a gun Ann purchased using Jake's gun permit.
Jake has trouble staying objective on a story when his old wrestling coach bullys him into taking on his new protegee, with disasterous results. Meanwhile, Mike and Ann consider other job options while attending a broadcaster's conference.
Tragedy ensues when unedited footage makes a police shooting look cold-blooded; Ann seeks romance with Mike.
Ann and Mike learn shocking news; union representatives J.C. and Jake negotiate.
Kyle hires an actress as the new reporter; offered a job in Paris, Mike asks Ann to join him.
Jane's report affects her; Kelly reports on falcons; Ann dates Jane's friend.
Kelly triggers a hostage incident; Mike loses out to a younger man; Seth resigns.
Marge's son is videotaped during a gang-related stabbing; Tessa suggests she and Jake make commercials together.
Mike's terminally ill best friend asks Mike to help him end his life; Seth does a doughnut commercial for Jake and Tessa.
Mike and Ann pose as parents to expose a baby-selling ring; Jake and Tessa seek funds for their business partnership.
Jane accuses a country singer's father of incest; Ann discovers Tom has been investigated for child abuse.
Mike is attracted to a mysterious woman who claims to be a model. Meanwhile, Marge is attracted to her son's counselor, but he is more interested in Mac.
Dan trades assignments with Kelly after he gets a scoop on visiting royalty; Jake decides to sell his house in order to help finance his and Tessa's new company; Ann considers a marriage proposal from Tom.
Jake's parents are dealt a financial blow when the company where his dad worked goes bankrupt; Upset with her intention to quit before marrying Tom, Mike stops communicating with Ann, causing newsroom chaos.
Dan gets involved with an eccentric politician while covering a story on homeless shelters for children; Jake and Tessa's relationship hits the rocks when Jake decides to help out his financially-strapped parents instead of investing his money in their business venture.
J.C. and Jane struggle with personal issues that begin to affect their work; Ann attempts to present a balanced piece on violence against women.
An actor researching a role interferes in Jake and Dan's assignment.
Oliver and Company investigates body image and cosmetic surgery issues; Ann deals with a health problem.
A museum theft reveals a secret about a vase Adam donated; Seth and Larry stage a telethon during a blizzard.
Jake and Kelly are caught in a sniper attack; the nominated Channel 10 team attends the annual Broadcast Journalism awards.