John Lurie
Paris, Texas
Filmen forteller historien om Travis, en mann fortapt i sitt eget private helvete. Antatt død i fire år, dukker han nå opp igjen fra ørkenen på Mexico-grensen, livstrett og med hukommelsestap.
Painting with John
Hver episode består av delvis meditativ undervisning og delvis uformell prat. Kunstneren John Lurie sitter ved arbeidsbordet sitt og perfeksjonerer sin intrikate akvarellteknikk og reflekterer over hva han har lært om livet.
Down by Law
DJ Zack and pimp Jack end up in prison for being too laid-back to avoid being framed for crimes they didn't commit. They end up sharing a cell with eccentric Italian optimist Roberto, whose limited command of the English language is both entertaining and infuriating. More useful to them is the fact that Roberto knows an escape route.
Permanent Vacation
In downtown Manhattan, a twenty-something boy ('Chris Parker')whose Father is not around and whose Mother is institutionalized, is a big Charlie Parker fan. He almost subconsciously searches for more meaning in his life and meets a few characters along the way.