A would-be thespian from Texas (Constance Marie) comes to town and tries to land a part in Neil Simon's latest play. Meanwhile, one of the diner's regulars struggles to get his first play produced.

Gaby (Constance Marie) asks Michael to write her a monologue for a big audition, which leads to doubts about their respective talents; Jack gets involved with his parole officer's daughter; Suzanne interviews divorce lawyers.

Gaby (Constance Marie) threatens to move out of Michael's apartment after a squabble; Suzanne's ex-husband violates the terms of their divorce agreement, so she tries to get him where it hurts the most---his Knicks tickets.