It follows Mitch's co-host, Alex Levy, and a conservative reporter Bradley Jackson, who attracts the attention of the show's producers after a viral video.
While discussing the incoming segments for the show, one of the writers, Nicky Brooks (David Magidoff), makes a crude remark about Mia (Karen Pittman) sleeping with Mitch, prompting Chip (Mark Duplass) to fire him.
Yanko (Néstor Carbonell) and Claire (Bel Powley) are questioned by Human Resources as suspicions of their relationship arise.
Furious by her daughter's remarks, Alex goes on a tirade and scolds Lizzie for not appreciating anything she did for her, including trying to repair her failed marriage for her sake.
Maggie Fremont of Vulture gave the episode a 3 star rating out of 5 and wrote, "It feels appropriate that “Open Waters” airs the week of Thanksgiving, a holiday that, with its potent mix of extended family members, free-flowing booze, and a truly overwhelming amount of meat, always runs the risk of ending in a full-on family meltdown, because that's exactly what's going on at The Morning Show this week: People are melting the hell down.
"[3] Morgan Baila of Refinery29 wrote, "There have been a few notable meltdowns in this season of The Morning Show, but episode 7 is basically one long therapy session.
"[4] Esme Mazzeo of Telltale TV gave the episode a 4 star rating out of 5 and wrote, "Whatever metaphor you choose, watching that tension build and waiting for it to explode is emotionally draining.