Venice, California resident and recovering alcoholic Chip styles himself a self-help guru but struggles to keep track of his own lies and half-truths.

Chip visits his TV-star ex-wife Tilly in an effort to save his store. Dennis and London have a dinner date. Chip disappoints Kara one time too many.

A trip to Palm Springs for a visit with his mother Jackie turns into an emotional rollercoaster ride for Dennis and fellow travelers Chip and London.

Chip sponsors Topher, a new support group member who makes a surprising offer. Dennis helps Kara with a legal problem. London and Chip have a moment.

After a fight with Dennis, Chip crashes with Cooler. Dennis and Kara grow closer. A secret is revealed about London.

Still reeling from a revelation about London, Chip takes a hard line in negotiations with Tilly to save Venice. Dennis harbors feelings for Kara.

Topher makes a vengeful move that will impact all of Venice. Dennis learns the truth about two of Chip's more significant and long-running deceptions.