Snowmageddon of the Century

Snowmageddon of the Century is the fifth episode and first season of Great News which was aired on May 9, 2017. It was written both by Chrissy Pietrosh and Jessica Goldstein, also directed by Payman Benz.

Plot
The studio is snowed in. Dismayed by the lack of workplace friendships, Carol prompts socialization by distributing the morning show's wine. When the network requests a special report on the blizzard, the drunk crew pulls together to deliver a barely competent broadcast. Portia convinces Katie that Chuck's seemingly professional interest in her is romantic; Katie embarrasses herself and learns he was trying out ways to attract a young woman who works at his gym. An awkward attraction arises between Katie and Greg. Katie learns the "cat" Greg often refers to is his girlfriend, Catherine.

Main

 * Briga Heelan as Katie Wendelson
 * Andrea Martin as Carol Wendelson
 * John Michael Higgins as Chuck Pierce
 * Nicole Richie as Portia Scott-Griffith
 * Adam Campbell as Greg
 * Horatio Sanz as Justin

Guest

 * Ana Gasteyer as Kelly
 * Rachel Dratch as Mary-Kelly
 * Tracey Wigfield as Beth Vierk
 * Sheaun McKinney as Wayne
 * Brad Morris as Gene
 * Harry Yi as Korean Man
 * Doug Spearman as Serious Anchor