Big Sound Season 1, Episode 15: Dire Straights

You Bet Your Ass

Greg Evigan stars as veteran music manager Bill Sutton in the cutting new comedy series that skewers the recording industry and its eccentric and temperamental players. Set in Vancouver, the show follows the talent handlers at Big Sound, a large management company in which the roster of antics runs the gamut form unknown to superstars. In the opener, Bill tries to outdo his ex-wife on their daughter's birthday, while coping with signer Jann Arden (guest-starring as herself), who's undergoing an ""image makeover."" Future episodes will feature guest stars including Melissa Etheridge, steward Copeland, Bif Naked and Randy Bachman.

Little Bit of Old Ultraviolet

Bill copes with assorted problems; including singer Melissa Etheridge.

Developing the Negative

Jessie helps Bill steal a top ultraviolet photographer form behind Keecters' back.

Bob Day Afternoon

Bill is taken hostage by an irate client protesting the use of his song in a commercial.

Shabbas Bloody Shabbas

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The Day the Music Croaked

Moss forces Bill to give the eulogy for a disliked former client.

New Dog, Old Tricks

Bill feels the leash tighten when Rebecca decides to buy a puppy.

The Song Remains the Same

Bill suffers when he invites musician Mathew Good to stay at his apartment.

Jam Session

Bell gets into a jam with Phoebe by interfering in her love life.

Mother-Daughter Act

Bill struggles to keep his most successful mother-daughter act from splitting up.

The Power of Rock and Roll

Bill fears God's wrath when he drops a client who has chosen to play Christian Rock music.

Sutton Killed the Radio Star

Bill fears God's wrath when he drops a client who has chosen to play Christian Rock music.

Bad Words, Good Business

Bill's support of a musician is stretched to the limit over the artist's shocking lyrics.

Tangled Web

Bill tries to rekindle Eddie Valfur's career by distributing his music over the Internet.

Number One With a Bullet

Keester is shot, and it's his new client who's caught holding the smoking gun.

All About Jessie's Sister

Jessie's sister, Eve, comes to town and tries to manipulate her into Big Sound; Thomas Dolby (guest-starring as himself) tries to launch a children's astrophysics show.

There's a Rock Star in Your Office

Bill and the gang at Big Sound try to cure a rock star of his debilitating stage fright, while Keester capitalizes on the singer's fears to place his own clients center stage.

Fakin' It

Bill and Keester put their differences aside to bring down a mutual rival.

Fire Someone

Bruce Allen (guest-starring as himself) wants two people fired over some lost lyrics.

Vincent & Veronica

M.C. Hammer (guest-starring as himself) meets his stalker for breakfast.

In the Belly of the Beast