Aspiring comedian Elise returns to Norway from the US to renew her visa. Alex faces the last round of auditions for theatre college. Nenne has written her first book but isn't sure what to do with it.

Elise is stranded in Norway and needs a place to live, but she's out of work and short of money. Alex can't figure out what the judges are looking for at her audition. Nenne thinks outside the box.

Elise moves in with Anders and encounters the Norwegian stand-up crowd. Alex receives bad news and doesn't feel like going home to Kimmo. Nenne gets help with her book from powerful publisher Sissel.

An old friend invites the girls on a getaway to a cabin in the country. Elise struggles with the fact that Anders seems to be over her, Nenne experiences writer's block and Alex is furious with Kimmo.

Elise meets charming bartender Ole and plans an appearance at a comedy club that turns dramatic. The deadline for Nenne's manuscript is looming. Alex ponders giving up her dream of becoming an actor.

Things turn icy between Elise and Anders, risking their friendship. Nenne takes on the catering when Elise's sister gets married but when she receives bad news, a worried Alex is saddled with the job.