Presley Fry is not amused. Shes been an assistant at the Late Night Show for way too long, shes adopted a business casual approach to dating to save herself from the embarrassment of seeking genuine connection, and shes content to let her gregarious roommate, Isabelle, orchestrate her entire social life. Not completely disillusioned, Presley is enamored with the world of stand-up comedy. The joy she finds in discovering up-and-coming comedians is enough for now.

Presley is still reeling from her mother’s death, which still knocks the wind out of her every time she reaches for the phone. Enter Susan Clark, her late mother’s childhood best friend. Susan is married to the head of the network where Presley works, and is determined to take Presley under her wing. Shes equally determined to connect Presley with her son, the bright and affable Lawrence, who couldnt be further from Presleys type.