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As the taping of her first Late Night episode approaches, Deborah experiences a shocking "first," while Ava makes a new romantic connection.

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.

Deborah deals with a difficult contract negotiation.

Deborah receives the "Courage in Comedy" award, while Ava reaches a breaking point.

With Deborah determined to boot her from Late Night, Ava attempts to beat her boss at her own game.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Following a focus group, Deborah goes above and beyond to reach a coveted demo, while Ava desperately tries to maintain the show's integrity.