Dave meets with labels about a record deal, and ends up in the studio with Justin Bieber and Benny Blanco. After getting invited to his first Hollywood party, Dave rubs elbows with Kourtney Kardashian, while Ally and Elz get browned out.

Dave finds himself trapped in a prison of his own making and must figure out a way to escape from it.

Back home, Dave is trying to hold his own feet to the creative fire, but the world has conspired to throw every possible distraction at him - especially the fact that he's going to see Ally for the first time since they broke up.

Dave and Benny's friendship blossoms in strange and unexpected ways, leading them to confront questions of privilege, race, sexuality, and dermatology. Meanwhile, Mike's isolation deepens, and a chance encounter sheds light on the root of his anger.

Dave journeys to a legendary recording studio, hoping to break through his creative block, but he is forced to confront his greatest obstacle: his own ego.

With pressure mounting as he records his debut album, Dave has some decisions to make about what he's willing to sacrifice.

Dave’s got a new lease on life, a new house and a new house guest. But his friends have other plans…

Dave straddles the line between fantasy and reality as he contemplates his dream girl.