Larry kicks off the new year with a new rival-Mocha Joe. Later, at a cocktail party hosted by Jeff and Susie, Larry gets roped into lunch plans and has a misunderstanding with a caterer.

Larry's lawyer tries to resolve the situation with his assistant, Alice. Larry surprises Susie with an impressive birthday gift and comes one step closer to exacting revenge on Mocha Joe.

Larry drops the ball when he gets the chance to make amends with his assistant Alice. Larry and Richard go to extreme lengths for their upcoming lunch date.

Travel plans go awry when Larry brings an impromptu date to a destination wedding. At the hotel, Larry finds himself in a sticky situation when he goes searching for a toothbrush.

Marty Funkhauser's brother sends Larry an unusual gift; and an actor friend of the Greens is dissatisfied with Larry's praise of his performance.

Susie is planning a surprise party for Jeff; and Larry makes an unlikely new friend.

Larry attempts to capitalize on a friend's unexpected passing and takes issue with a pattern of discrimination at a trendy restaurant. Later, Larry offers his dermatologist's son a job and Richard has a suspiciously good day on the golf course.

A prominent actor shadows Larry to prepare for an upcoming role. Larry meddles in the sale of Cheryl's sister's house, helps Leon grow a new business and stirs up trouble at a dinner party hosted by Richard's girlfriend.

Mocha Joe hatches a plan to sabotage his adversary. Larry develops a debilitating habit and takes pity on a waitress. Richard prepares for a career-defining role.

Larry runs into an unwelcome familiar face, seeks a second opinion on his knee injury and causes a rift between expectant parents.