On her birthday, Anya is preparing a report about the return to the stage of a forgotten actor, but just before the premiere, the actor goes on a bender. The filming is in danger of being disrupted. Meanwhile, Lanskoy, acting on a secret assignment from the mayor, is transporting a suitcase full of money and risks falling into the hands of the police.

Anya tracks down a local exhibitionist maniac for a sensational report. Meanwhile, Lanskoy tries to save the channel's funding and seduces an elderly millionairess. The dangerous flirtation drives the sponsor to have a heart attack, and a series of misfortunes puts the editorial office at risk of being closed down soon.