Aspiring comedian Elise returns to Norway from the US to renew her visa. Alex faces the last round of auditions for theatre college. Nenne has written her first book but isn't sure what to do with it.

Elise is stranded in Norway and needs a place to live, but she's out of work and short of money. Alex can't figure out what the judges are looking for at her audition. Nenne thinks outside the box.

Elise moves in with Anders and encounters the Norwegian stand-up crowd. Alex receives bad news and doesn't feel like going home to Kimmo. Nenne gets help with her book from powerful publisher Sissel.