Matthew Perry stars as Ben Donovan, the self-involved manager of a second-rate San Diego sports arena who begins to re-evaluate his life on his 40th birthday. Working alongside him is his boss and arena owner, Crystal-attractive, powerful and highly erratic; Alice-the cute, tomboyish marketing director and Ben's friend with benefits; Alonzo-a former basketball player, handsome and unbelievably happy; Ben's assistant, Heather-pretty, sweet, but terrifying because she once lit a boyfriend on fire; Crystal's son, Roman-sweet-faced, clueless and Ben's newest employee; and a hapless operations crew whom Ben refers to collectively as the "Steves."
Ben has a fling with a woman (Lizzy Caplan) who turns out to be Crystal's new assistant; Crystal tries to be a responsible mother; Alonzo is sent over the edge.
Ben has a fling with a woman (Lizzy Caplan) who turns out to be Crystal's new assistant; Crystal tries to be a responsible mother; Alonzo is sent over the edge.
When Roman becomes Alice's assistant, he surpasses her expectations; Alonzo makes a confession about a past relationship.
Ben and Alonzo compete against tennis legend Jimmy Connors and actor Fred Savage in a celebrity tennis tournament; a careless act brings Crystal closer to her son.
Ben and Alonzo compete against tennis legend Jimmy Connors and actor Fred Savage in a celebrity tennis tournament; a careless act brings Crystal closer to her son.
