A Day in the Death of Joe Egg tells the story of young married couple Brian (Jonathan Gavin) and Sheila (Julia Davis) who are struggling to save their marriage whilst raising their daughter, nicknamed Joe Egg. Living by the rule that if you don't laugh you'll cry, it's fortunate that Bri is a natural born entertainer. But one fateful night brings the arrival of unwanted friends with unwanted advice and Bri's funny lounge room antics begin to unravel, revealing something much more sinister.