Van Dyke's choice of a fashion editor is rude, sexist, arrogant and disabled. When Nick starts dating a blind woman, he contemplates whether he should 'settle down'.

Tina needs advice from Dave after she starts having a secret relationship with James, the CEO of COQ. Not aware of who his new girlfriend is, Anne tries to make sure she ends up with James after being dumped by him for his mystery woman.

Everyone's convinced Dave is depressed but he has just been asked out by his dream woman. Also, the vice-president job is up for grabs, and Anne desperately wants it. Although, it looks doubtful if it's revealed what she's trying to hide in her office.

Dave's ex-wife arrives to massage COQ magazine staff, Van Dyke tries to raise office morale by thanking some people for their work, and Nick plans a sting that involves releasing bees in the office.

JA's brother, the not so "Sweet FA", arrives at COQ magazine to avenge his brother's death. Readers vote for Lara Bingle as their ideal cover girl and Anne puts the pressure on Van Dyke to deliver. Ross auctions off a family heirloom to pay for a vacation, but all he gets is a lousy curse.

Carl is concerned that his aging may lead to him being replaced, as a young British metro from the UK version of the magazine starts giving them insane pointers on how to increase sales. This leads to all hell breaking loose in the office.