Alex, a hard working always in control single Mom hires Pete, a surfing, never on time contractor who is looking for a fresh start, to do a kitchen remodel on her home. When Pete's tardiness almost costs him a job, he is able to relate to Frankie, Alex's daughter and helps get her over her fear of performing in public.

Pete and the guys advise Alex on how to take her relationship with her boyfriend Ben to the next level. Ben however plans a dinner party with Alex and Charlie to impress both ladies. After a pipe bursts during dinner, Pete shows up and unintentionally upstages Ben with his coolness causing Alex to become angry at Pete for putting doubt into her mind about Ben.

When Pete (David Walton) and the crew spot Ben (Matt Letscher) in a precarious situation with another woman, Pete is determined to expose Ben’s transgression to Alex (Amanda Peet). Meanwhile, Walt (Jeffrey Tambor) and Screwsie (Margo Harshman) help Charlie (Joey King) get back at a school bully.

When Alex (Amanda Peet) is invited to a wedding at her boss Bob's (guest star Larry Miller) home, she invites Ben (guest star Matt Letscher), hoping he can aid in her efforts to impress the partner’s wives. When a last-minute emergency arises, Ben is forced to leave and Pete (David Walton) comes in to try and save the day. Meanwhile, Screwsie (Margo Harshman) is offered the catering job for the wedding and enlists Walt’s (Jeffrey Tambor) help. Elsewhere, Alex’s necklace goes missing and the crew falls under suspicion. Joey King also stars.

When Pete’s mom Vanessa (guest star Marcia Gay Harden) returns to town, Walt (Jeffrey Tambor) is determined to win back his ex-wife at any cost. Meanwhile, following Pete’s (David Walton) no-show at work, Alex (Amanda Peet) worries he may have succumbed to old habits. Elsewhere, Screwsie (Margo Harshman) entrusts the care of her boss's less-than-friendly cat to Gary (guest star Jesse Plemons), who has ulterior motives for his helpful ways. Joey King also stars.

While on a romantic getaway to Napa with her boyfriend Ben (guest star Matt Letscher), Alex (Amanda Peet) experiences a romantic dream involving Pete (David Walton) that causes her to question her true feelings. Meanwhile, Alex's new neighbor Dan (guest star Kyle Bornheimer), fed up with the crew's antics and destructive behavior, threatens legal action. Elsewhere, Walt (Jeffrey Tambor) prepares for opening night of his latest theatre production and Gary (guest star Jesse Plemons) professes his feelings for Screwsie (Margo Harshman). Joey King also stars.