Joey arrives in L.A. after his new agent offers him his choice of parts on two TV shows, and befriends his neighbor, Alex. His nephew, Michael, wants to move in with him at his new apartment, but Joey fears that this will upset his sister, Gina.

Gina is having trouble letting Michael live his own life, by constantly hanging out at Joey's place. Meanwhile, Joey is irritated by the notes his super leaves him. Also, the three of them go out to a bar where Joey and Gina try to teach Michael how to pick up women.

Joey is on the set of "Deep Powder" but the fate of his character is still unknown. One extra, named Zach, tries to cheer him up in the hope Joey will help him (Zach) get a line to say. Zach will give Joey some tips about how to live as an actor in Hollywood. Jenna, a young actress-wannabe, moves in the building. She wants to meet Joey, the big star, but she first meets Michael who pretends to be Joey in order to land a date with her. Joey has an audition.