A successful anchorwoman must juggle work, family and relationships.
Mary Jane embarks on her new position as the anchor of Great Day USA while also having an interesting encounter with a mystery man. In Atlanta, Niecy receives her court settlement. (S4, ep1)
Drama in the studio thickens as Mary Jane is pitted against her idol and fellow anchor of Great Day USA, Ronda Sales. Niecy tries to balance Dante's wishes with those of her family. (S4, ep2)
An interview with a fiery reality star makes Mary Jane a social media sensation, meanwhile things are rapidly heating up with Lee. (S4, ep3)
Mary Jane's new position as web correspondent fuels her rivalry with Justin as she pursues the story of a teen boy beaten for wearing a skirt. (S4, ep4)
As Mary Jane and PJ deal with feeling homesick for Atlanta, while Niecy struggles with public perceptions of her new financial status. Niecy's rash decision has some dire consequences. (S4, ep5)
In travel to Atlanta to cover a news story, Mary Jane's reunion with her family is thrown into a tailspin when Lee shows up unexpectedly. (S4, ep6)
A leaked story in the press about Mary Jane threatens to derail one of the most important moments of her career. (S4, ep7)
Mary Jane and Justin go rogue to reclaim the biggest story of their careers, while on the romantic front Mary Jane frets over meeting Lee's uber-hip baby mother. (S4, ep8)
Justin cooks up a plan to get Mary Jane in the anchor chair, while she and Lee decide whether or not they should have a baby together. (S4, ep9)
Mary Jane joins forces with Justin, setting forth a plan that could oust Ronda from the anchor chair, but Kara gets caught in the crossfire. (S4, ep10)
Distrustful of Justin after Kara's firing, Mary Jane tries to make it work with Lee, but resisting Justin is undermining her performance in the coveted co-anchor spot of the morning show.
Since Kara is dealing with her wrongful termination claim, Mary Jane and Justin decide not to admit that they're seeing each other. Mary Jane finds herself in a position of having to lie. (S4, ep12)
Kara discovers Mary Jane is sleeping with Justin, their friendship tailspins and upsets the power dynamic at the studio. Helen sends Niecy to New York. (S4, ep13)
Mary Janes allows her own housewarming to be transformed into a media event promoting GDU as a big happy family. Niecy returns to Atlanta invigorated, while Patrick becomes a mentor. (S4, ep14)
Mary Jane and Justin's relationship goes viral. An old family friend of Helen and Paul's, stirs long-forgotten memories of a love triangle that clouded the early years of their marriage. (S4, ep15)
Mary Jane and Justin's relationship is tested when their notoriety on social media leads to discoveries about Justin's past. (S4, ep16)
Word of Lee's brimming success and new girlfriend throws Mary Jane's already tenuous relationship with Justin into doubt. (S4, ep17)
After learning that Paul and Helen are getting a divorce, the Paterson family struggles to cope with the imminent changes. (S4, ep18)
Mary Jane uncovers information about Justin's past that spin their love into a new phase. Kara and Justin take down a dark horse who has entered the race for the Executive Producer slot. (S4, ep19)
After learning she has a say in who replaces Garrett - Kara or Justin - Mary Jane questions whether Justin's overtures are motivated by his desire to get her vote. (S4, ep20)