In the Series Premiere, 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.

As a tribute to his deceased neighbor, Lapidus, John uses his jokes for Lou's monologue. Then, in an effort to please Lou and make sure his contract, which expires on Halloween, is renewed, John stops at nothing - including potential grave robbery - to retrieve more of Lapidus' material and prove his worth to Lou.