John gets a job writing comedy for demanding and infantile game show host Lou Cannon, which turns out to be less glamourous than expected. Meanwhile John's roommate, Jane, attempts to prove to an ex that she isn't "psycho"; and his other roommate, Motif, struggles to write a joke with a killer punchline

John wonders why Jane doesn't like any of his girlfriends. Lou fixates on his death

John is faced with a dilemma when he is asked to roast Lou; Oscar tries to show Jane how to be more ladylike.