Romesh meets with his uncle who has been given a mandate from his mother. The duo go on a journey to explore the spiritual side of his family background.

Shanthi convinces Uncle Rubaharan to help Romesh try to lose weight. He is introduced to the ancient Sri Lankan martial art angapora.

Romesh explores what his life and career would've been if he stayed in Sri Lanka. To make matters worse, he is given the responsibility of looking after his 12-year-old cousin Krishna.

Romesh sets out to fulfil his mother's dream of performing in a traditional Sri Lankan Tamil drama. Plus, he decides to climb Mount Sigirya to create his own movie in the perfect setting.

Shanthi joins her son, Romesh, in Sri Lanka and is excited to see what he's learnt about his heritage while on his journey. Romesh attempts to pass himself off as a tour guide before the pair try joining the family marriage brokering business.

Romesh Ranganathan and his mother, Shanthi, begin their trip in Tampa, Florida where Romesh's cousin, Pratheep, has planned an all-American week. Meanwhile, Romesh attempts to leave Shanthi at a retirement park.

Romesh's mother changes the plans for their American trip to take them to Canada for a huge family reunion; Romesh helps out his seven-year-old cousin in a breakdancing performance in his primary school before his favourite uncle arrives.

Romesh's little brother, along with their uncle Guru, go on a tour of the Deep South together. While in New Orleans, their sibling rivalry is turned up when they take part in a wrestling match.

While at a cowboy ranch in Colorado, Romesh is reunited with his cousin Krishna, where Shanthi wants Romesh to use the once-in-a-lifetime experience to teach Krishna how to finally become a man.

Romesh parts way with his mum to join his uncle on a spiritual adventure around Mexico, vowing to be positive and enjoy the time with his uncle.

Romesh discovers his mother has been spending time with her relatives while he was in Mexico. Much to his annoyance, she has got on very well in his absence.