Bored to Death (OV)

(Series Premiere) Numbed after his girlfriend leaves, writer Jonathan Ames (Jason Schwartzman) places an ad offering his (unlicensed) services as a private investigator. Within hours he gets his first case--searching for a missing girl.

During an unsuccessful attempt to win back Suzanne, Jonathan gets a new case: a woman named Jennifer (Kristen Wiig) wants him to tail her boyfriend Gary (Peter Hermann) to see if he's been unfaithful.

An ill-advised late-night tryst undermines Jonathan's chance to rewrite a Jim Jarmusch script. Meanwhile, George is flummoxed when he runs into his sexy ex-wife Priscilla and her arrogant new husband, fellow publishing magnate Richard Antrem.

Jonathan falls for his latest client, the mother of a boy whose skateboard was stolen by a bully. Meanwhile, Ray helps a lesbian couple start a new family, to wife Leah's chagrin; and George has a nostalgic 'armpit crush' on a young publicist.

A smitten Russian parolee contracts Jonathan to track down a chanteuse known as 'the Lonely White Dove.' Meanwhile, George decides to get in touch with his feminine side as a way to drive sales of his sagging magazines.

Jonathan is enlisted to retrieve a sex tape that a female escort is using to extort money from a married man. With Ray and George in tow, Jonathan ends up in a motel room with the escort, who attempts to blackmail him as well.

Jonathan and Ray investigate a lesbian black-market scheme; George publishes a scathing editorial directed at his rival, Richard Antrem.

In the Season One finale, George, Jonathan and Ray step into the ring for a grudge match against their publishing rivals. But later, the women in each of their lives offer up some pretty compelling reasons why winning a fight isn't everything.

Season Two Premiere. Jonathan is hired by a cop to infiltrate an S&M dungeon where his name is on their client list. Meanwhile, George is told to make do with less, and Ray fails a yoga test with Leah, putting their relationship in final jeopardy.

Jonathan is hired by Richard Antrem, George's nemesis and boxing foe. Jonathan's insecurities resurface when Stella announces she's not over her first love. George learns he has a new female urologist; Ray plots to win back Leah by penning a comic book.

George worries about remaining 'intact' after getting some sobering news from his new urologist, Dr. Kenwood. A bad day for Jonathan gets worse when a pair of SM henchmen kidnap him, demanding a ransom that calls 'GI' George & Ray to action.

A professor hires Jonathan to track down a valuable item. George finds an alibi to explain the results of his drug test. Flushed with cash from his 'Super Ray' comic book, Ray heads to the bar--and meets a familiar barfly.

Jonathan attempts to repair the relationship between a poet/limousine driver and his wife. Ray has a meeting with Kevin Bacon.

Leah hires Jonathan to help find her new dog, 'Little Ray.' Ray joins Jonathan in the search for the dog, getting some inside help from a local woman. A reflective George heads to the hospital for surgery.

A dermatologist enlists Jonathan to deliver a letter to his intended at an Asian health spa. Jonathan takes Ray to the spa for his birthday, with George and his new chauffeur Vikram in tow.

In the Season Two finale, a mad stalker imperils Ray on the eve of the Brooklyn Comic Con. George decides to make a stand at work. Jonathan has another battle with his nemesis, Louis Greene.

(Season Three Premiere) After celebrating the release of his new book, Jonathan learns some distressing familial news. George reunites with his daughter. Ray spends time with his biological son. Jonathan's latest case leaves him in a precarious position.

On the lam, Jonathan and Ray try to hunt down the person who framed Jonathan. Meanwhile, George covers for them despite his growing cannabis-induced paranoia.

As a guest on 'The New Dick Cavett Show,' Jonathan runs into his nemesis. George is surprised to hear Bernard and Emily's news, and Ray sets off an AMBER Alert.

While showing Emily a youthful time, Jonathan discovers a classified ad for a detective impersonating himself. George learns that Richard Antrem has opened a competing restaurant. Ray, in hot water with Leah, finds himself drawn to a lonely woman.

Jonathan and George see a 'friendship' counselor (Sarah Silverman). George begins taking singing lessons from a delightful pothead named Josephine (Mary Steenburgen). Jonathan attempts to win back George's affection. Ray becomes irresistible to women.

Jonathan's college sweetheart enlists him to guard her wedding jewels and reminds him of their prenuptial pact. Ray moves in with George. George warns Josephine about growing too attached.

Rose Hiney (Isla Fisher) connects with Jonathan on some new leads. George and Ray attempt to right their unrightable wrongs.

In the Season Three finale, George throws a wedding for Emily and Bernard. Jonathan is hesitant to break it off with his new lady. Ray retreats into Spencer's arms. Jonathan gets taken hostage and Ray gathers an army of his newfound Super Ray fans.