Julie seeks out an old high school crush and brings him to bed with her and Arthur; Billy finds a father figure in Denise's husband, Nate.

Billy hits it off with a new man, only to find out he's a "participator"; Julie's home life crumbles as Arthur cracks under the pressure of the PBS pledge drive.

While Billy's boss is out of town, Billy and Julie overhaul the café menu with children's cuisine at adult prices.

Billy and Julie prepare a portfolio for a writing job, but find it easier to procrastinate than write.