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After a focus group reveals a weak performance with women, Deborah does whatever it takes to connect with the coveted demo, while Kayla and Jimmy set out to book a suitable guest, and Ava desperately tries to maintain the show's integrity.

During a dress rehearsal, Deborah experiences a shocking "first" that stands to throw her off her game. Meanwhile, Ava makes a connection at a sex shop. Then, Deborah takes the stage for her first episode of Late Night.

Though reeling from their meeting with Winnie, Deborah and Ava continue to clash over creative control on their writers' "retreat" in Vegas � all while pressure mounts to craft the perfect opening sketch.

As Deborah and Ava�s feud threatens the future of their show, Jimmy and Kayla have their own struggles.

Furious with Ava for forcing her way into the head writer position, Deborah stops at nothing to get her removed from Late Night. As Ava attempts to beat her boss at her own game, Marcus prepares for a difficult conversation with Deborah.

As Deborah works to perfect her second run at Late Night, Ava receives a dream offer, and Jimmy and Kayla seek to grow their company.

A calendar mix-up finds Deborah double booked ... just as an unfortunate supercut of her most problematic early jokes starts circulating.

Deborah braces for Kathy�s attendance at her Christmas party, while Jimmy and Kayla refuse to call it quits on the comedian�s Late Night dreams.

Deborah participates in a golf tournament to get face time with the cable affiliates who could decide her future.

As Deborah contends with writer�s block and Ava with a broken heart, the pair decide to clear their heads in the woods.

Deborah is invited to hang with some of her favorite comedians, Jimmy finally lands a general meeting with Winnie, and Marcus recruits Ava for trivia.

After learning there�s a Late Night vacancy, Deborah snaps into high gear to make sure everything -- and everyone -- is perfect for her upcoming roast. While Ava consults Kiki about boundary-setting, DJ invites Deborah to speak at her NA meeting.

After finally agreeing to appear on Late Night, Deborah gets an unexpected opportunity, while Marcus leverages a cottage industry into �The House of Vance."

As Deborah prepares to accept an award in Montreal, Ava does her best to avoid her former employer.

Deborah prepares to take the stage for her taping as Ava deals with a new opportunity.

Deborah and her team head to LA to pitch her new set as a comedy special.

A girls� night out finds Ava attempting to connect with her mother � and Deborah embracing some unexpected company.

An impromptu detour finds Deborah reckoning with long-held guilt while reconnecting with a former comedian friend.

While Deb struggles to connect with her audience on a cruise, Ava finds herself an unexpected hit.

Deborah continues to workshop her material on the road, as Ava adapts to a new lifestyle. Marcus is overwhelmed by life without Wilson.

Deborah embraces tour life; Ava grapples with the value of honesty; Jimmy learns the harsh realities of Hollywood dealmaking.

Deborah eagerly anticipates trying out her new material on the road, while Ava dreads the fallout of an explosive email.

As her final performance at the Palmetto approaches, Deborah must decide whether to put it all on the line.

Ava pursues an opportunity while Deborah nervously anticipates her final show.

With a little encouragement from Ava, Deborah�s unpolished set sparks a career-defining moment.

DJ�s birthday party becomes a surprise dual function. Meanwhile, Deborah and Marty reconnect.

While Deborah recovers from surgery, she and Ava have a unique bonding experience when Deborah dispels a major misperception about her past.

Deborah blackmails Marty. Ava has a wild night to remember in Vegas that puts everything in perspective.

At DJ�s jewelry expo, Ava comes to better understand Deborah and DJ�s complicated mother-daughter relationship. Deborah receives an unexpected piece of ammunition against Marty.

Ava gains insight into Deborah�s past.

Deborah tests Ava�s limits.

An entitled young writer and a waning comedy legend put aside their differences to save their careers.