Sykes starred as Wanda Hawkins, a former government worker who decides to become a stand-up comedian. Though she has struggled throughout her time in comedy, she is tapped by Roger, the boss of WHDC-TV, to be an editorial correspondent for a political talk show The Beltway Gang .[1] Her friend Keith, played by Dale Godboldo, is tapped as the producer of Wanda's segments. She is immediately seen as unprofessional and inexperienced by the show's moderators, Bradley and Rita. However, she begins to win them over as the show progresses. At home, Wanda must deal with her widowed sister-in-law, Jenny, who is raising two children, Holly and Barris.