Four writers land jobs at a candid-camera television show in Hollywood and end up renting a house together from their show's executive producer.

Charlie falls for an attractive new secretary at the production office of the television show. She fails to notice him until she sees him driving an expensive Porsche. On the advice of his coworkers, Charlie confesses the Porsche is only a rental and she walks out on him. They use the situation as the basis for a hidden camera stunt on their show.

Jack and Alex enjoy an active social life as Charlie and Kate spend their Saturday nights playing Monopoly and are encouraged to each place a personal ad. When Charlie goes to the restaurant to meet his date, he's surprised to see that it's Kate. They get a good laugh out of it and decide to go home and play Monopoly.

The writers develop ""writer's block"" and when they finally come up with a great idea they find that the producer of a rival show is featuring the same one. Everyone suspects each other of selling the idea, until they learn their maid is really an actress hired to spy on them.

Charlie fears for his life when his blind date, Donna, turns out to be married to Joey ""The Icepick"" Malone. Donna leaves Joey and Charlie's roommates try to rekindle the romance between Donna and Joey.