Being Mary Jane

Mary Jane Paul (Gabrielle Union) is a single woman with style, class and a high-powered career as a host of a popular news program. On paper, she has it all, except one thing...love.

Andre faces David and an anchor is fired in the series premiere of this drama about a single TV news anchor (Gabrielle Union) trying to balance all aspects of her life.

Mary Jane has a big talk with Andre, leaving her to ponder her future. Meanwhile, friction develops between Kara and Mary Jane when Kara revamps Mark's show; and a woman inches closer to Paul Sr.

Mary Jane faces reality after her affair is exposed. Meanwhile, a sobriety party prompts Patrick to reflect on his life, and Mary Jane at last gives Andre an answer to his proposal.

A reality about Andre hits Mary Jane, who responds by meeting a man online. Meanwhile, changes prove too much for Mark; Helen's diamond bracelet vanishes; true feelings surface about the Patterson children.

Paul Sr. tries to please Helen with a platinum table at a big gala, where Mary Jane happens upon David. Meanwhile, MJ must make a big decision at work.

A picture stirs up drama between Mary Jane and Andre. Meanwhile, Patrick breaks news that he's moving out; a drug run turns violent; Niecy announces a plan following her delivery; Kara mulls over a custody issue involving her sons.

Mary Jane is devastated when one of her interviews leads to a suicide. Meanwhile, Mark is put in an uncomfortable position; Niecy worries that Dante will be a no-show for her delivery; and Patrick speculates about Helen's care after he moves.

Mary Jane faces the people she has hurt in the Season 1 finale. Also: Lisa and Mary Jane's friendship is tested.

In the Season 2 premiere, Mary Jane throws a dinner party; and invites a married couple whom she and David used to be "couples friends" with. She also re-examines what she wants out of life after learning that David's new girlfriend is pregnant.

Mary Jane's plans for an anxiety-free weekend go awry when Mark asks her to be his "beard" during an unexpected visit from his parents. In other events, Mary Jane's interview of a teen sex worker makes her re-evaluate her relationship with Niecy.

Mary Jane undergoes a fertility treatment as part of a series on modern-day motherhood. She also makes Niecy her new pet project after Niecy's secret is discovered; and tries to land an interview with an elusive multi-millionaire.

Kara tries to protect Mary Jane from the results of a focus group; Niecy tries to shield herself and Treyvion from his father, who unexpectedly returns from college; Patrick tries to balance work and family; and Mary Jane meets with Sheldon DeWitt.

Kara suggests a live installment of "Talk Back," but neither she nor Mary Jane are prepared for the news that Dr. Marrs delivers; Cameron and Niecy negotiate over his re-entry into her life; and an exciting business opportunity presents itself to PJ.

Mary Jane's hormones rage out of control after she gets an hCG trigger shot, which starts a 36-hour countdown to ovulation. She's also offered an exclusive story from Sheldon DeWitt; further strains her already-strained friendship with Lisa; and receives a surprise visit from David.

The motivation for Mary Jane's actions with David become clear. In other events, a "Talk Back" segment spurs Mary Jane to move on with her life and repair strained relationships; and she also decides to change "Talk Back," which may not go over well with Kara.

SNC covers a fatal school shooting in Atlanta; Mary Jane meets Sheldon's circle of friends; a new man in Kara's life helps her find a new purpose; Mark's relationship with Eric comes to an end; and Patrick makes a heartbreaking discovery.

Mary Jane gets nominated for an Emmy, prompting her to seek advice from her trusted friends. In time, she must decide whether to take a chance and follow her instincts. Meanwhile, information about Tracy surfaces.

While Cynthia is out due to illness, Mary Jane and Kara host and produce a primetime news hour. In other events, Paul Jr. decides between job offers.

Mary Jane's rant goes viral, turning her into an overnight sensation; Sheldon struggles to take his relationship with Mary Jane to the next level; and Kara heads home to help with a complicated family matter.

In the Season 2 finale, Mary Jane moves into a primetime position at SNC; and, just as she settles into a relationship with Sheldon, receives mind-blowing news about David. In other events, the Patterson family gathers to celebrate Paul Jr.'s graduation from architecture school.

When Mary Jane is rushed to the hospital following her accident, the family will rally around her. In defense of their daughter, Paul Sr. will handle David, and Helen will unburden them of Lisa. Meanwhile, Kara fights for Mary Jane at SNC, as Shohreh and Greg will go to great lengths to edge Mary Jane out....

Stuck in the house with nothing else to do, a new set of problems arise for Mary Jane when Cedric reveals his plans to extort her. Meanwhile, SNC hires a hot, new, young Latina replacement, Marisol.

When Mary Jane gets the devastating news of a loved one's suicide, she'll be forced to confront her inner demons.

Kara's life continues to spin out of control. Meanwhile, a bored and still grieving Mary Jane helps Niecy land her first job.

When SNC makes an impactful decision, Mary Jane explores unconventional methods in order to fight for her future. Meanwhile, Niecy's rift with Patrick continues.

A scandal forces Mark to consider his future at the network. Meanwhile, a sexual encounter scares Mary Jane.

With family matters at the forefront, Mary Jane's birthday takes a back seat to family drama.

Mary Jane sits in on a journalism lecture and hears harsh opinions about her show. Patrick's life seems to be on track until he's surprised with a family intervention.

As Mary Jane prepares to return to TalkBack, she begins a "life cleanse" with the hopes of resurrecting her finances and once again reclaiming her voice as a journalist. However, Cece's continued blackmailing holds her back. Patrick and Paul Sr. bitterly clash over custody of D'Asia.

Mary Jane agrees to go out on a date, while David's mother makes an appearance on behalf of her son. Meanwhile, Kara finds herself in hot water at work.

Looking for change in her career and attitude, Mary Jane has an interesting encounter with a new man.

Mary Jane goes up against her idol, Ronda; Niecy tries to balance her life.

An interview with a fiery reality star makes Mary Jane a social media sensation; things rapidly heat up with Lee.

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.

Mary Jane and PJ are homesick while Niecy's rash decision has some dire consequences.

In Atlanta to cover a news story, Mary Jane's reunion with her family is thrown into a tailspin when Lee shows up.

A leaked story in the press about Mary Jane threatens to derail one of the most important moments of her career.

Mary Jane and Justin go rogue to chase a story as Mary Jane frets about meeting Lee's baby momma.

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.

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.

Distrustful of Justin after Kara's firing, Mary Jane tries to make it work with Lee, but resisting Justin undermines her performance in the coveted co-anchor spot of the morning show.

Since Kara has a tough time in arbitration with her wrongful termination claim, Mary Jane and Justin decide not to confess that they're seeing each other; Mary Jane becomes forced to lie.

Kara's discovery that Mary Jane is sleeping with Justin sends their friendship into a tailspin and upsets the power dynamic at the studio; Mary Jane breaks up with Lee; Helen sends Niecy to New York.

Feeling alienated, Mary Jane allows her own party to be transformed into a media event; Niecy returns to Atlanta invigorated and ready to set her dreams in motion; Patrick becomes a mentor to a rowdy activist.

Mary Jane and Justin's relationship goes viral; Frank, 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.

Mary Jane and Justin's relationship is tested when their notoriety on social media leads to discoveries about Justin's past. Kara makes her own discovery about the girlfriend of one of Orlando's teammates.

Word of Lee's brimming success and new girlfriend throws Mary Jane's already tenuous relationship with Justin into doubt. Kara meets Orlando's young attractive mother, who doesn't share Kara's enthusiasm for Orlando's budding broadcasting career.

After learning that Paul and Helen are getting a divorce, the Paterson family struggles to cope with the imminent changes.

Mary Jane uncovers information about Justin's past that spin their love into a new phase. Meanwhile, Kara and Justin are forced to take down a dark horse who has entered the race for the executive producer slot.

After learning she has a say in who replaces Garrett, Mary Jane questions Justin's overtures toward her; Kara helps Orlando in his transition from athlete to broadcaster.