Introducing Hank Moody, who is a depressed writer with a writer's block. He sees the film version of his own novel, goes on a blind date and learns that his ex whom he is still in love with recently got engaged.

Hank accepts a new position as a blogger for `Hell-A Magazine' and attends a dinner party at Karen and Bill's as he continues to attempt to salvage his life.

Hank ponders whether or not to continue his blogging job after he discovers the identity of the web site's owner, and reconnects with Meredith, his one-time blind-date disaster. Charlie's relationship with his assistant takes a surprising turn.

Meredith convinces Hank to escort her to an environmental fundraiser, and Bill and Karen are there. At the event, Karen makes a scene. Later, Hank stumbles upon Dani and Charlie in his office.

Bill asks Hank for a favour, when he needs a guest speaker for Mia's creative writing class. Later, Hank rants about the Internet on a radio show and Charlie's wife begs for his affections.

Mia wants to pass off more of Hank's work as her own in order to pass her class. Meanwhile, Marcy surprises Charlie at work and Karen invites Hank for a drink.