A glimpse into the outrageous lives and loves of those responsible for a global women's magazine. Their struggles are about finding your identity, managing friendships and getting your heart broken, all while wearing the perfect jeans to flatter any body type. Inspired by the life of Cosmopolitan editor in chief Joanna Coles.
Cast: Katie Stevens, Aisha Dee, Meghann Fahy, Adam Capriolo, Sam Page, Matt Ward, Melora Hardin, Emily Chang, Nikohl Boosheri, Stephen Conrad Moore
Jane embarks on writing her final article for Scarlet and procrastinates telling Jacqueline that she plans to leave for a new job opportunity, especially when her article on a performance artist/activist reveals more of Jacqueline.
Jane, Sutton, Alex, Pinstripe and Jacqueline are all trapped in the Scarlet offices due to a massive traffic jam. Jane reexamines her feelings for Pinstripe. Sutton makes a surprising move. Kat makes an impulsive decision.
Rumors of layoffs at Scarlet sweep through the office leaving everyone unsettled. Sutton is given a big opportunity. Kat is tasked with organizing a "Readers Night" for Scarlet. Jane talks Sutton and Kat into joining her on a dating app.
Sutton attempts to network with a new social circle by attending a high tea. Jane comes to a realization about Pinstripe; and Jacqueline is forced to intervene when Kat's new staffer keeps damaging Scarlet's social media presence.
In promoting Scarlet's breast health awareness campaign, Kat tries to be bold with her message. Jane confronts past issues when she is tasked with writing a controversial piece. Sutton is determined to excel at her tasks at hand.
Jane is stunned when the subject of her latest article threatens to sue Scarlet and Jane. Sutton is excited when she thinks she's making a step forward in her career. Kat questions whether she is ready for a real relationship with Adena.
Jane is thrilled she's been invited to speak on a panel for rising political writers under 30, but when she compares her credentials to other speakers, she begins to feel like her experiences don't stack up.
Jane dips her toe into a casual fling with pinstripe guy, but is turned off when she finds out he's writing a rebuttal to her last article.
Jane is assigned to write a "best orgasm" article for Scarlet's sex column, but doesn't know where to start since she's never had one before.
Newly promoted writer Jane is unsettled when Jacqueline assigns her a big story – writing about why her ex broke up with her. Kat chases a story about outspoken photographer Adena, but is confused by her strong connection to the woman. Meanwhile, Sutton tries not to feel left behind by her best friends as she still toils in the assistant ranks. But she shocks them when they uncover a major secret Sutton has been keeping – her scandalous affair with lusted-after Scarlet magazine lawyer Richard.