The episode title is a play on the 1992 film A River Runs Through It , reflecting the show's tradition of pun-based titles.
The episode picks up with Max (Kat Dennings) and Caroline (Beth Behrs) stranded after a series of travel disasters, including a near-death plane crash in the previous episode. Finding their luggage ruined and their credit cards maxed out by an identity thief, the pair are forced to find a new way to reach Randy in Texas. [S6E12] And the Riverboat Runs Through It
Back in Brooklyn, the rest of the diner gang explores their own ways to make money. Oleg (Jonathan Kite) and Sophie (Jennifer Coolidge) realize that Max’s horse, , can be a lucrative asset. They spend the episode selling pony rides to local kids, raking in "big bucks" while the girls are away. Notable Guest Star The episode title is a play on the