Upset to hear a comedian who once visited Dog River repeat a joke he told him when he was there, Brent plans to have the last laugh when he learns that the comedian is returning to Dog River to do a show. Hank wants to do a set for comedy night as well, but can't think of any material. Meanwhile, the ladies start a book club, which Brent makes into a movie club when he joins.

The Dog River hockey team, The River Dogs, find out that their goalie, Brent feels unappreciated and is considering playing for a rival team, The Stonewood Saints. With no coach either, Lacey steps up and helps The River Dogs to play one of their best games ever. They tie! Emma pressures Oscar to get rid of his clunker of a car, but Oscar insists that the car's fine and the only clunker around is Emma.