I'm Dying Up Here

Comedians struggle to make it big in the Los Angeles comedy scene of the 1970s. In the opener, stand-ups at L.A.'s primo comedy club react to a rising star's appearance on "The Tonight Show." Meanwhile, Boston transplants Eddie and Ron are surprised by their unorthodox accommodations; and young up-and-comer Adam is forced into a compromising situation by his manager.

Goldie taps Bill, Ralph and Edgar for an industry showcase; Bill's father and sister fly in for a show; Adam helps Goldie with handy work at her house.

After defying Goldie, Edgar tries to get back into her good graces; Cassie tests controversial material; Adam, Eddie and Ron work together to take down a ventriloquist; Bill tries to keep his family entertained; Goldy makes a tough decision.

Goldie's ex-husband asks for a favor; a fan shows her love for Eddie; Bill takes Cassie to a party at the Riot House; Adam meets his comedy idol; Cassie struggles with being a woman in the comedy world.

Goldie pitches an idea that Eli thinks he can sell; Nick returns after a hiatus; Adam starts a handyman job; a visit from Ralph's Vietnam buddy forces him to face things from the past.

Nick books a life-changing gig; Adam questions Barton about his accommodations; Bill tags along on Sully's sales call; Eddie and Ron go on a double date.

Goldie believes she has misjudged her relationship with Eli; Eddie helps Cassie, but has ulterior motives; Ralph and Edgar's road trip ends badly; Bill helps Nick with a problem.

Nick reevaluates his relationship with Tawny; Maggie gives Ron a self-help book; Barton proposes a deal with Goldie's rival.

Goldie grapples with Marty and Eli over creative control; the comics rally around Bill; Nick is forced to make a fateful decision after being given an ultimatum from his agent; Barton and Teddy's scheming could spell disaster for Adam.

In the season finale, a shocking event changes everything.

Goldie looks to expand her comedy empire with the help of a friend, while her estranged daughter Amanda resurfaces. Cassie awaits the premiere of her comedy special. Ralph, Nick and Bill hit the road on a comedy tour.

Goldie contents with her daughter Amanda's vow of silence. Adam tags along with Ron to Soul Train and meets the show's producer. Cassie travels home to Texas for a wedding, where she faces some difficult choices from her past.

Goldie is rattled by a break in. New comic Dawn Lima takes the main stage. Edgar and Arnie stumble upon a risky money-making enterprise. Nick moves in with Bill. Ron's sitcom stardom brings unexpected repercussions, while Eddie writes jokes for his idol Roy's Tonight Show appearance.

Goldie asks Roy to perform at a telethon, but he and Eddie skip out to deal with Roy's financial troubles. Cassie starts to doubt her relationship with Eddie. Ralph and Adam collect on a long overdue debt. Nick and Dawn get surprised by unwanted guests who drop by Goldie's. The comics stage an intervention for Fitzy, which Ron spins into a party.

Edgar and Arnie expand their enterprise. Adam runs his material by Ralph, who takes it to a producer friend. Ron fosters a new relationship. Bill butts heads with a desperate Edgar. Nick uses Goldie's stage as a confessional with unexpected results. Goldie and Roy argue over parenthood. Cassie and Eddie get a glimpse of the extremes that come with being Roy Martin.

Adam and Ralph get some good news. Goldie calls Amanda's bluff. Ron tries to salvage good will from employers and coworkers. Adam assesses his relationship with Gloria. Bill helps Nick face legal trouble, while Nick confronts his Uncle Chris. Eddie receives a tough lesson in love from Roy. Cassie bonds with Dawn.

Goldie agrees to a favor for Ron. Arnie warns Edgar that Goldie is onto them. Ralph and Adam approach Dawn with an opportunity. Amanda gets Eddie in hot water. Cassie helps out Nick, a favor she might come to regret.

A discontented Bill is asked to headline for an absent Roy. Nick and Eddie are presented with new opportunities. Amanda makes a shocking declaration. Cassie oversteps after a night out with Dawn.

Roy's lack of improvement puts Goldie in a tight spot. Arnie is forced to bow out of a gig with Edgar. Bill's frustration with Goldie builds. Ron catches up with Maggie. Nick helps Cassie in his quest for forgiveness. Adam and Ralph weigh their options. Amanda may have accidentally thrown a wrench into Goldie's plans.

Ralph and Adam's bad news comes with a silver lining.