The night of November 21, 1980: Two weeks after the country has elected a new president, the women of Dallas, Texas (along with the rest of the world), are waiting with baited breath for the reveal of JR Ewing's killer on the hit TV show Dallas. At a high society viewing party, however, Gossip columnist Judy Smith is waiting for something else: the arrival of Dallas's brand new first lady Pete Pangburn, rumored to make an appearance at the glamorous celebration. When Pete finally arrives and behaves not at all like the ethereal first lady everyone expected, Judy has to dig deep to unearth the gritty truths beneath the big hair, sparkling dress, and stunning mink coat.