When a pair of smug actors, Chaz and Jared, from the ghost-hunting show "Ghost Studz," accidentally stumble upon real paranormal activity, Max and Leroy must go undercover on set at an abandoned mental hospital to save them. Leroy resents the "perks" the actors get with their fame, realizing he and Max will never enjoy the same benefits working in a top-secret bureau. Meanwhile, Barry demands some perks of his own.

Max and Leroy invite Annie to tag along on their next case, as she is an expert on the killer creature they are trying to find, but Max's survival skills are put to the test when they lose their way in the woods. Back at The Bureau Underground, Barry proves himself an asset in solving Captain LaFrey's dating struggles.

Everyone, including Captain LaFrey, is surprised and alarmed when The Bureau Underground is assigned a new captain, Merv Minette. Minette doesn't seem thrilled with his new post either, and halts Max and Leroy's investigation of the suspicious wire.