Larry decides he needs a new high-power agent to negotiate his new deal with the network.

Larry reluctantly agrees to hire his former comedy partner as a show writer.

In an effort to freshen up the guest list, Larry agrees to have a controversial performance on, then chickens out when he sees the guy's routine.

Phil whines and pleads to be made headwriter for the show, then finds it isn't what he thought it would be.

Larry becomes convinced that Rob Reiner is snubbing him and the show, and retaliates by canceling out of a benefit.