At the headquarters of a major American automotive company in Detroit, a floundering group of executives try to rediscover the company identity amid a rapidly changing industry.
PilotPayne Motors gets a new CEO on the same day they’re rolling out a new self-driving — and problematic — vehicle
White Van
D2
White VanKatherine deals with the PR fallout of a serial killer driving a Payne; Jack tries to figure out his role in the company
Earnings Call
D3
Earnings CallKatherine promises a big announcement on her first quarterly earnings call. Jack and Elliot negotiate a contract with the line workers union.
The $10K Car
D4
The $10K CarSadie and Cyrus struggle with how honest to be about Katherine’s car idea. Elliot pawns his vicious dog off on Dori.
Millbank, IA
D5
Millbank, IAThe group travels to Iowa for the opening of a new factory.
Commercial
D6
CommercialKatherine and the team reshoot a commercial to make it more inclusive of the LGBTQ+ community.
Recall
D7
RecallThe executives realize a Payne vehicle may have a faulty part and debate whether to issue a recall.
Employee Morale
D8
Employee MoraleKatherine and the team attempt to boost employee morale after the Payne CFO announces his resignation.
Charity Dinner
D9
Charity DinnerThe group attends the annual Payne Foundation Fundraising Gala. Katherine suspects her job may be in jeopardy. Wesley deals with a family rivalry.
Profile
D10
ProfileWhen a TV newsmagazine films a segment on Katherine, the team struggles to portray her in a positive light while avoiding “gotcha” questions.