Tensions run high as Fred, a huge fan of the books The Flare is based on, interviews the star of the show, Kevin Zegers, who's never read them. Fred also tries reaching Helen Mirren, and Rob Lowe promotes his new book.
Fred Savage's commitment to "The Flare" has him spread too thin and leads him to wanting to hire an assistant. "The Masked Singer" judge Ken Jeong and actor Fred Willard stop by the show.
A crazy car chase on the news stops "The Flare" from airing, and Fred doesn't have anything to discuss until a call from a fan changes everything; Joel McHale and the cast of Beverly Hills, 90210 drop by to promote their new shows.
Fred tries to get Vince Gilligan to reveal spoilers about The Flare, shows The Flare Challenge where fans of the show stare into the Sun, asks his crew to show their ugly photos, and interviews Kevin Smith.