Avis receives bombshell news about the studio, the actors prepare to audition for "Peg," and Archie faces a devastating change to his screenplay.

Problems arise as "Meg" begins production. Ellen takes a chance with Dick. Henry offers to make a brewing scandal over Jack's past go away — for a price.

Ernie lends a hand — and a whole lot more — when "Meg" hits a budget snag. Henry meddles with the film's final cut. Avis feels her control slipping.

While waiting for his big break, aspiring movie star Jack Castello accepts a job at a local service station that pumps more than just gas.

Jack gets a leg up on a screen test, Camille runs into typecasting trouble, Raymond pursues his directorial debut, and Archie bonds with a smitten Roy.

As the Oscars approach, Ernie shares devastating news, Camille listens to sage advice from Hattie McDaniel, and Archie takes a stand on the red carpet.

Henry's scheming at director George Cukor's star-studded party leads Jack to a revelation about his wife — and Roy into a private meeting with Dick.