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

Deborah tests Ava's limits.

Ava gains insight into Deborah's past.

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.

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

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

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

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

Ava tries to keep a secret from Deborah, but someone in Deborah’s inner-circle leverages the truth. Meanwhile, Deborah stares down the barrel of her first radically honest show.

For her final performance at the Palmetto, Deborah must decide between playing it safe and putting her entire career on the line. Meanwhile, Ava deals with a family crisis.