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

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

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

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

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

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

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 makes sure everything – and everyone – is operating at its finest for her roast.

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

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

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.

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 must put aside their differences to save their careers.