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Undercover Boss is typically a lighthearted romp featuring a CEO and his or her unsuspecting employees, but tonight's tearful new episode may just have viewers reaching for their tissue box.

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Catherine Monson, chief executive officer of Fastsigns, goes undercover as a spacey "rocker chick" when she meets Gary, an employee with a heartbreakingly sad story.

Despite losing his home that very day to eviction, Gary remains positive, thankful to be employed during these tough economic times.

Watch the clip above for a sneak peek of tonight's touching new episode.

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Undercover Boss airs Fridays at 8/7c on CBS.