Ep 7. Blindsided

As a personal and professional crises escalate for Mary Jane Paul, in season 1 episode 7 named Blindsided, everything seems to be going wrong for her.

Mary Jane's family is still dealing with the aftermath of a major car accident. Mary Jane is coping with her niece's serious spinal injury, and the worry and anxiety are wearing her down. Meanwhile, her mother is ready to move on with her life, and her father is hiding a secret that could devastate their family.

Mary Jane's professional life is also in shambles. Her co-anchor, Mark, has been promoted to a national news show in New York City, and a new, inexperienced anchor is brought in to replace him. Mary Jane is angry that she's been passed over for the position, especially after all the hard work she's put in. The new anchor, Kelly, is insecure and clinging to Mary Jane for advice and guidance. Mary Jane is resentful, but can't help but feel a connection to Kelly, who is struggling to fit in with the rest of the staff.

Mary Jane is also dealing with an uncomfortable situation at work with her producer. He's been pressuring her to have a romantic relationship with him, and Mary Jane has been trying to avoid him. When they're put in a small, isolated viewing room for a staff meeting, Mary Jane is horrified when he tries to make a move on her.

As all of these issues mount up, Mary Jane is caught off guard by a shocking revelation. She's blindsided by a piece of news that leaves her devastated and reeling. It's a setback that threatens to upend everything she's worked for, and it forces her to take a hard look at her life and her choices.

Throughout the episode, Mary Jane is forced to confront difficult truths about herself and her situation. She faces her fears head-on and tries to find a way to move forward, even though all the odds seem stacked against her. By the end of the episode, Mary Jane is left with a difficult decision to make, one that could have serious consequences for her career and her personal life.

Blindsided is a powerful episode of Being Mary Jane that explores the many challenges and obstacles that women face in both their personal and professional lives. It's a compelling look at the harsh realities of the news industry and the emotional toll it can take on those who work in it. But it also offers hope and inspiration, as Mary Jane shows us that even when we're knocked down, we can always pick ourselves back up and keep fighting.