A celebrity publicist needs to find a surrogate for her clients (Kelly Ripa, Mark Consuelos). Sarah Jessica Parker forms an unlikely bond with a member of the Nightcap staff.

Gwyneth surprises everyone by being a serial thief, leading to a confrontation with fellow guest Jim Norton. Famous decorator Nate Berkus comes to design Jimmy’s dog’s new office.

Behind-the-scenes of a fictitious late night talk show, Nightcap follows talent booker/producer, Staci, as she struggles to wrangle both her staff and the A-list celebrity guests.

Staci has to convince a reluctant Michael J. Fox to be shot out of a cannon on the show. Jim does everything in his power to hawk his new energy drink, EnerrJesus, on Nightcap.

Todd uses questionable means to persuade Debra Messing to make a video for him. Meanwhile, the staff has to deal with two unexpected guests: Tim Gunn and a sloth.

Everyone on Nightcap is excited to have Jason on, but it turns out he’s changed a lot since last time. Beth Stern brings kittens to promote animal adoption, but one goes missing.

Staci tries to convince transgender personality GiGi Gorgeous to go on a date with Jimmy. Ana pitches her makeup line to Stephanie March, with unpleasant consequences.

Chef Mario tries to aide Staci as she struggles with a horrible bout of IBS. George Stephanopoulos schools Penny on ISIS, an organization she is worried is trying to recruit her.

Staci tries to convince Paul Rudd to play the main role in Jimmy’s crowdfunded biopic. Wendy Williams bonds with an unlikely person over her wig collection.

Mariska Hargitay has agreed to be eaten by an anaconda on air, and Todd gets to direct his first shoot starring Rosie Perez – until Joel Schumacher intervenes.