THE PILOT EPISODE finds Carl hosting a dessert party at his home entertaining many of his hollywood friends. His friends aren't prepared for what's about to unfold at the party and neither is Carl. Looming divorce. Loss of his home....his world crumbling in a ball of domestic acrimony. The DESSERT is delicious, but Carl's world rapidly crumbles from there
Carl and soon to be ex wife Ladonna meet with a conflict resolution expert with hopes of creating a more amicable relationship in the throws of an impending and sure divorce.
The Brothers congregate at the neighborhood "CIGAR BAR" to pow wow on life, love and to give Carl advice on his 'soon to be final' divorce. Things go awry when secrets are revealed. Is there a MAN CODE violation within Carl's inner circle? Alliances will be formed and some will be broken at the CIGAR CAVE.
Due to lack of work as an actor, Carl is forced to find work to make money. He learns of the newest thing, a ride share company who is looking for drivers. Excited, Carl signs up to drive as a temporary means of income, but is nervous about picking up ANY ONE associated with the industry. His first day doesn't quite work out as planned. Los Angeles isn't as BIG as Carl hoped.
Spiraling and desperate to find balance in his life, Carl finds a self help group on FACEBOOK called "SIStars". Only when he arrives to the group, he finds himself in the center of a woman's group. A group of ladies very familiar with his degenerating life through viral Facebook posts.
Carl is finally getting a grip on his life as he seeks advice from his friends Sean, William and Rico the bartender to brave the new world of dating again in the 21st Century. All of the wisdom in the world won't prepare him for the inevitable. Beautiful women, sure...but scarce real opportunities.
Carl"s lingering "nightmares" of reconciling with Ladonna persist. - leading him to confide these dreams in JB, Dick, Don, Oscar at the DEBONAIR CIGAR LOUNGE. The consensus? Carl needs to meet with a professional. Enter the beautiful Dr. Courtney.....only takes Carl some time to understand that it's therapy and not another opportunity to "smash".