For the first time in forever, with a new job and a new potential love interest, Sam thinks she has a life worth celebrating and throws herself a birthday party. Brit tries to convince everyone that she and Joel have the "perfect divorce."

Sam's newfound self-confidence is shaken when she learns her new boss is a blast from the past. Meanwhile, Felicia errs in how to congratulate her boyfriend on his promotion. And Olivia makes a life-changing decision.

After Sam learns that Carol has invaded her privacy, the two have an explosive fight, leaving Bob to try to mediate. And just as things are going well with Peter, Felicia gets an unwelcome visitor from her past.

Sam gets the opportunity to interview Bob the Drag Queen, but she sabotages her chance when she and Alex have their first fight. Meanwhile, Carol is forced to take her Al-Anon program seriously, and James tries to reconnect with Mindy.