James is upset when Charles places more trust in their pal Dusty than in him. When Charles lists Dusty as his emergency contact instead of his own brother, a hurt James attempts to prove to everyone that he is a responsible ""go-to-guy"". Meanwhile Charles awaits an important date, only to have James' irresponsiblity interfere; and Dusty gets a new roommate when Mitchell leaves wife No. 2.

Charles comes to a harsh realization about turning 30 even though he maintains he hasn't changed since he was 21. Later, he and James go two-on-two against a pair of noisy, hoop-playing neighbors.

Terri's breakup with her boyfriend leads to overtures from Mitchell, James and Dusty, each of whom believes she's sending signals. Meanwhile, her true feelings are for Charles, with whom she shares an awkward moment which could change their relationship.

Ladies man James gets played like a broken record when he meets Vanessa, a cold-hearted sex goddess whom the other guys discover is cheating on him. Meanwhile, Charles and Dusty take Mitchell to a support group for divorcés, where he drives everyone crazy.

When Mason, an old college buddy turned sports agent, comes into town he hooks Charles up with all the important athletes and sports parties, and Charles soon takes on the philosophy that it's not what you know but who you know. Meanwhile jealous James, Mitchell and Dusty feel neglected.