Nick Naylor is a charismatic spin-doctor for Big Tobacco who'll fight to protect America's right to smoke -- even if it kills him -- while still remaining a role model for his 12-year old son. When he incurs the wrath of a senator bent on snuffing out cigarettes, Nick's powers of "filtering the truth" will be put to the test.

Teenager Rick Stevens is willing to do whatever it takes to win the heart of Nina Pennington. He'll have to deal with his best friend's horny mom, a drug abusing boss and even the mob if he ever hopes to land the girl of his dreams. Love is never easy!

Psychiatrist Ed Altman relocates to Palm Springs in order to avoid a lawsuit. However, he wanders directly into more trouble when he begins an affair with the wealthy Ally Mercer, who has her own motives for getting involved with Ed. Soon Ally's volatile lover Nick is caught in the intrigue, resulting in shady dealings, betrayal, and, ultimately, murder.