Abby has a complicated life. She dumps Will, her charming, but egocentric jock boyfriend only to agree to remain roommates in order to keep their inexpensive, rent controlled apartment in San Francisco. Abby's life is further complicated by her eccentric family. Jo, her feisty and flirtatious sister has her own opinion of how Abby should live her life. By day, Abby is a fast paced TV producer of the Northwest Sports Report where she often clashes with her overbearing boss, Roger. Her best friend, Max has a secret crush on her, though he remains her faithful work ally.