"Howard" is about a man named Howard Howe. After a video of him goes viral, he is offered a big live show deal. As this kind, conservative and awkward young man navigates this new world of comedy performance, he meets Tad, a rambunctious, outspoken and attention seeking young ma., Tad not only challenges Howard as his new mentor but puts a barrier between Howard and his roommate/sister/best friend, Jenna.