Richard is courted by a wealthy new backer, Monica is forced to deal with a high-strung Laurie and Gavin finds a new strategy in dealing with Pied Piper.
Richard and Jack's relationship deteriorates after it becomes clear that his vision for the business is far different to what was originally intended. Also, the recently terminated Nucleus staff make an important discovery.
Having been ousted from his own company, Richard Hendrix goes on the warpath, threatening to leave the company outright.
The guys struggle to find funding for Pied Piper's video chat app to keep up with their rapidly growing user base. Erlich faces resistance from Big Head's father and Jack steps on Gavin's toes at Hooli.
The pressure to get things right stymies Richard and forces him to grow the company in a way he had not planned; Dinesh and Gilfoyle question their ability to make good decisions; Gavin returns to Hooli and worries about becoming antiquated.