Eric invites Sloan to Vince’s premiere, but just “as friends.” Ari arranges a friend date between Mrs. Gold and Andrew’s wife, but his new partner’s actions threaten to foil Ari’s plans. Meanwhile, Lloyd goes on a crash diet per Ari’s demand. And Turtle makes his red-carpet debut with Jamie-Lynn on his arm.

Turtle contemplates his future career path, and seeks out Ari for advice. Meanwhile, Eric gets nervous about Charlie’s pilot after getting some unsolicited feedback from his new fling.

With production on his next film delayed, Vince searches for ways to amuse himself. Andrew tells Ari he's ended his affair with Lizzie, but Ari has Lloyd keep an eye on him anyway. Drama auditions actresses to play his new love interest on "Five Towns"; Jamie-Lynn takes Turtle shopping for back-to-school clothes; and a bored E contemplates his next move.

At a charity golf tournament, Vince and Drama up the stakes with teammates Mark Wahlberg and Tom Brady. Eric is surprised by a job opportunity, and even more surprised when he finds out why he was considered in the first place. After refusing to break the "guy code," Ari finds himself in the doghouse with Mrs. Ari and Jeffrey Tambor.

Eric considers the management-company offer while trying to patch things up with Ashley after a Freudian slip. Ari finally gets Mrs. Gold to forgive him at home, but an appearance by Marlo Klein tests his resolve at work. Drama tries to protect Jamie-Lynn from a disreputable network executive.

Eric agrees to meet with Sloan, but rethinks their whole relationship after Ashley calls him. Andrew's meltdown puts a big deal in jeopardy. Fearing for their safety, Vince and the boys decide to call in the pros.

Drama eyes a part on Melrose 2009 and asks Lloyd if he can get him out of his current gig on Five Towns. Still irate over Lloyd's job offer, Ari goes to war against Lloyd to get Drama out of his contract. Citing their trust issues, Ashley asks Eric if she can read his e-mails. Turtle feels guilty about his love triangle, of sorts, with Jamie-Lynn and a UCLA co-ed.