Cover-up '62 is based on the final days and tragic death of screen legend Marilyn Monroe. In an attempt to calm her down after a sudden argument, RFK and Dr. Greenson administer a fatal dose of Nembutal. Instead of calling the authorities with the help of Peter Lawford and the Secret Service her death is covered up as a suicide.

The relationship between four female temps all working for the same credit company is threatened with the arrival of a new hire, who lands a permanent position one of the women was vying for.