House of Jake explores the artists’ ego through its central character, Artist Jake, who is pretentious, snobby, but unfortunately, overwhelmingly mediocre. Living in the upper-west side with his affluent husband, Shark Jake, the couple's distant relationship hinges on one compromise: Artist Jake requires a third Jake in their relationships, to fulfill the role of his personal intern and lover. After the departure of Artist Jake’s long-term intern, Artist Jake is in dire straits to find a new intern before his painting is due for a presentation.