<p> Joan is in New York doing a “Christmas” photo shoot, on a hot summer day in August. She gets a call from Melissa about their family friend Conrad, who recently found out he’s Jewish, on his mother’s side. News of Conrad’s conversion to Judaism has Joan and Melissa rediscovering their Jewish roots, so they decide to plan a Shabbat dinner for Conrad. It’s the perfect opportunity to teach Cooper about family traditions, as they try to cook a typical Sabbath meal. Joan attempts to cook matzo balls. Caught up in the moment, Joan offers to throw Conrad a Bar Mitzvah. The business of planning a party is more complicated than she expected, but Joan will not be outdone. The party will need a theme, a bar, and an MC; and Joan wants a celebrity. With the help of a party planner, Joan digs into logistics and is soon in over her head, planning a surfer-themed party. While Joan turns into a Bar Mitzvah-zilla, events take a surprising turn. </p>

<p> Celebrity blogger and family friend, Perez Hilton, calls to tip her off about a story that’s breaking online, and Melissa discovers a dark secret that her live-in boyfriend Jason has been hiding. It seems Jason has been involved on some online adult websites. Unfortunately, just as Melissa is discovering the truth about Jason, so is the rest of the world - and the family is mired in scandal. Melissa tries to distract herself with work, but her troubles follow her there as well. Back at home, she packs up Jason’s things and struggles with the pain of his deception. But pain turns quickly to anger when they have a fight on the phone. </p>

<p> With Conrad’s Bar Mitzvah in the works and her daughter facing the dissolution of her relationship, Joan tries to find a way to keep it all together. Melissa doesn’t want to see anyone – but wants to be there for Conrad. Joan wants to play down the party – but still have the crowd enjoy themselves. Luckily, actor friend Jason Alexander is on hand to help rescue the party – but will it be enough? </p>