Blake Wilson's life takes a downturn when he gets downsized from his job. He's wallowing in self-pity when, during a rainstorm, his house is struck by lightning, and to his astonishment, his TV is set to SEVEN DAYS IN THE FUTURE. He figures out how he can cash in on it, but he knows it can only be perfect if he can get the channel, that only shows celebrity news, and fashion, to start showing sports news so he can know what game results to bet on and make an instant fortune. He comes up with a plan to influence the station, and he knows he has to go on with it even if it means risking his life, and breaking the law.