Archer and the crew of the Seamus wake up to the smell of shepherd's pie and see a business opportunity in their new guest.

When Rogelio tells Jane that the network wants her to write the script for their telenovela, at first she is excited, but begins to struggle balancing her time between that and her novel. Rafael is furious with Jane after she makes a medical appointment that he doesn’t agree with behind his back. Petra tries to be positive about their relationship when JR lands a job interview out of state.

Thirty-six home cooks arrive with the intent of being placed in the Top 20, but the contestants must pass the audition rounds and impress the judges to earn the coveted apron; the contestants hope to earn a valuable "Judges' Pass."

Nandor visits one of his living descendants, and a lover from Nadja's past re-emerges.