After Alex, a struggling actor, is evicted from his apartment, his best friend, Brett, a sound designer who’s married and has two young kids, tries to convince him to stay in LA. Meanwhile, Brett’s wife, Michelle, deals with her directionless big sister, Tina, who’s visiting from Houston. Following a group outing at the beach, Michelle and Brett clash while Tina confronts an ex, with Alex’s help.

Tina probeert Alex uit zijn dal te halen door hem te vragen te helpen met haar bedrijf en belooft hem te helpen de carrière van zijn dromen te krijgen. Brett krijgt problemen op het werk wanneer zijn creatieve instincten collega's tegen de haren instrijken. Tina overtuigt Michelle om de slaapkamer wat pittiger te maken.

Brett’s invite to a movie premiere leads to an impromptu night on the town for everyone. Tina and Alex engage in a personal “mission,” Brett looks to mend a work relationship, and Michelle meets David, a divorced dad who wants to start a new charter school. Brett finds a way to cheer up Alex.

Alex en Tina vliegen terug naar Houston om haar spullen in te pakken. Tijdens een avondje drinken en dansen wordt Tina onverwacht jaloers op Alex. Terug in LA neemt Brett Michelle mee voor de broodnodige intimiteit.

After an intense therapy session, Michelle organizes a day of fun with old friends, despite Brett’s lack of enthusiasm. When a group of hipsters looks to sour their plans, Michelle challenges them to a brutal game of “kick the can.”

During a morning hike, Brett meets Linda, a new-age believer who encourages him to get in touch with himself. Tina tries to make up with Alex by getting him an audition, Michelle helps David with the charter school and Brett takes a stand at work and opens up about his feelings.

Michelle throws a fundraising party for the charter school while Brett enters a new state of mind at Linda’s house. Still at odds with Alex, Tina struggles with her bouncy-castle business; later, a conversation with Larry makes her rethink the future. Brett has a chat with David and an honest conversation with Michelle.

When Alex gets big career news, he seeks out Tina, who is busy planning her future with Larry. On a trip to Sacramento, Michelle steps up to the plate in a big way. After a day at the beach with the kids, Brett decides to share his feelings with Michelle.

Alex krijgt een verrassingsverjaardag op de set van zijn nieuwe film in New Orleans.

Michelle attempts to make the charter school a reality. Tina falls out with Alex's new girlfriend at his welcome home party.

Brett and Alex get out of town while Michelle and Tina juggle the kids, and Christy. 

Brett and Alex are busy with a new passion project. Michelle manages to bond with Anna. Alex does not like the major changes at work.

Brett struggles with the challenges and unexpected perks of a new side gig. Tina and Larry discuss life goals. Alex bristles over an unstable new director but softens to him and finds the two have common ground. Anna proves herself indispensable to Michelle.

Alex decides to bring in somebody from Brett's past to help with their project. Tina feels proactive.

Facing pressure to build the school she envisioned, Michelle turns to Brett and Alex for help. A midnight trip to the beach puts Brett in an awkward situation, while Alex worries about Tina's behavior. 

Michelle is inspired by the kids as the foursome makes a last-ditch effort to save her charter school plans.