Drowning My Sorrows: Poor Johnny finally cracks and gets drunk. It is Moira who consoles him.
Ethical Slut: The show's sex positive attitude is on full display in this episode, with Jake, Stevie and David exploring open relationships and Alexis giving David advice based on her past experiences with such. Unfortunately, Jake fails to discuss his open relationships with David and Stevie before engaging in it.
The Gadfly: David and Alexis have a little fun at Johnny's expense when he's hungover, ordering stinky food and asking Twyla to turn the lights up so they can "read the menu", then loudly declaring a toast and clinking their glasses together.
Heroic BSoD: When Johnny gets turned down for a partnership with the daughter of a former wealthy "friend", he goes on a binge and compares himself negatively to the successes of his wife and children.
Lady Drunk: "Oh, Johnny, you smell like my mother."
Mr. Fanservice: Jake's physique is on full display in the opening scene and, despite their knowledge that he just slept with David, both Moira and Alexis are guilty of Eating the Eye Candy.
Polyamory: Stevie and David try dating Jake at the same time, and they try to be civilized about it.
Open-Minded Parent: Both Johnny and Moira are supportive, awkwardly so, about David's tryst with Jake.
The Patriarch: Moira assures Johnny that he is the rock keeping the family together.
