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An aging comedienne, about to lose dates for her Vegas show, meets with a young comedy writer also in trouble due to a scathing joke she tweeted. This could be the beginning of a beautiful relationship-if they don't kill each other first.

Ava, who needs to get to know Deborah a little better, joins her on a road trip. With predictably unsettling results.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Deborah and Ava struggle to stay out of one another's orbits -- especially when Deborah lands an unexpected opportunity.

After learning there's a Late Night vacancy, Deborah makes sure everything -- and everyone -- is operating at its finest for her roast.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

Deborah stops at nothing to get Ava removed from the head writer position at Late Night, while Marcus prepares for a difficult conversation.

After their magazine feature is published, Ava feels even more stymied at work, while Deborah finds herself at odds with everything and everyone. Meanwhile, Kayla and Jimmy struggle with opening their new management company.

As pressure mounts to craft a perfect first episode, Deborah and Ava continue to clash over creative control on their writers' "retreat" in Vegas.

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

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.

Deborah receives the Courage in Comedy award, while Late Night books a last-minute guest. Meanwhile, Ava reaches her breaking point at the show.

Deborah and Ava continue to try to get Late Night to rise in the ratings. Meanwhile, as Jimmy and Kayla attempt to rein in Dance Mom's newfound success, DJ's son's christening creates some friction between mother and daughter.

With the show stuck in third place, Deborah pitches a bold new strategy for Late Night. Nina arrives in LA with a plan to shake up Ava's future. Meanwhile, as Jimmy struggles to keep everything together, Kayla receives a compelling offer.

When Late Night is forced to censor an interview, Deborah and Ava get inadvertently embroiled in controversy. Meanwhile, Jimmy hits rock bottom and Kayla gains clarity on where she belongs.

Deborah deals with a difficult contract negotiation.

After returning from Singapore to a career further smeared by Bob Lipka, Deborah decides to shift the narrative and focus on achieving EGOT status.

Deborah rallies her fanbase to help secure Madison Square Garden for her next stand-up show. Meanwhile, Jimmy pitches an idol, and Ava meets a fan.

Deborah hits it off with the Palmetto's new artist in residence. Marcus sets out to save a historic casino, and Marty has uninvited wedding guests.

Ava finds inspiration at a 50th anniversary event for Who's Making Dinner?, while Deborah is reminded of painful memories.

Deborah fulfills a lifelong promise to DJ, while Ava attempts to secure the rights for her Who's Making Dinner? reboot.

As The Diva goes over budget, Deborah seeks an investor while Jimmy and Kayla try to secure a comic in residence.

Determined to wear an esteemed suit for her MSG show, Deborah finds herself on an unexpected couple's weekend in Montecito.

Deborah gets creative when she's asked to promote her on-sale ticket date - only to be stymied by another obstacle. Meanwhile, Kayla and Jimmy are at odds after being served with a lawsuit.

While Ava pitches her reboot to the network, Deborah does her final press ahead of her MSG show, which looks much different than she imagined.

As Ava embarks on her next project, Deborah, Marcus and Marty officially open The Diva and Jimmy's new role proves fortuitous. On the heels of accomplishing everything she's ever wanted, Deborah reveals her final chapter.