Larry's mother dies while he's shooting a film in New York City, but he doesn't find out until he returns to Los Angeles two days after the funeral. Once he's past the initial shock, Larry uses his loss as an excuse to avoid a number of unsavory invitations. Meanwhile, Richard Lewis accuses Larry of taking back his meditation mantra, and Larry plots to relocate his mother's body at the cemetery.

The show travels to New York City as Larry prepares to open on Broadway in "The Producers".

His father's smoking jacket and ""bathroom contamination"" cause grief for Larry.

Larry has bad luck on the same golf hole twice.

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 gets the chance to clear the air with Alice and goes to extreme lengths for a lunch with Richard.

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.

After enlisting Cheryl’s help in a last-ditch effort, Larry has an idea that could save his latest project.