When the story begins, Joe is trying to kill himself! But his office mate, Homer, arrives and tries to talk him out of taking such a drastic step. Next you see Joe's problem acted out through a flashback. It seems the doctor gave him only 30 days to live and Joe decided to live high on the hog...spending money and buying on credit like there's no tomorrow. Naturally, it's all a big mistake...and Joe feels the only way out is to kill himself or go to jail.
This is a very dark installment of the series--probably the darkest. But it IS funny. Inconsistent as well, as Homor is played by a different actor than in the past, the company he works for has moved to a different location and there doesn't seem to be a Mrs. McDoakes. Still, despite all this, funny and cleverly written.