The Best Episodes Directed By Paul W. downs

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   6.8/10(28 votes)

   #1 - 1.69 Million

   S1:E86/3/2021

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

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   6.7/10(27 votes)

   #2 - Falling

   S1:E55/27/2021

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

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3. 

   6.3/10(11 votes)

   #3 - Montecito

   S5:E75/7/2026

   After deciding on a very specific outfit for her MSG show, Deborah is forced to grovel for the esteemed suit...only to find herself on an unexpected couple's weekend in Montecito with Ava.

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   5.8/10(15 votes)

   #4 - I Love LA

   S4:E44/24/2025

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

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5. 

   5.7/10(19 votes)

   #5 - Yes, And

   S3:E85/23/2024

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

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   5.7/10(19 votes)

   #6 - The Click

   S2:E65/26/2022

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

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   5.7/10(3 votes)

   #7 - Shenanigans

   S5:E73/7/2019

   Ilana gets recruited to be a hair model; Abbi’s new flame tells her that she’s not mature enough.

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   5.7/10(16 votes)

   #8 - No New Tricks

   S5:E34/23/2026

   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.

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9. 

   5.6/10(18 votes)

   #9 - Retired

   S2:E55/26/2022

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

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    5.2/10(17 votes)

    #10 - Par for the Course

    S3:E65/16/2024

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

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    5.1/10(15 votes)

    #11 - Mrs. Table

    S4:E65/8/2025

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

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    5.1/10(15 votes)

    #12 - Clickable Face

    S4:E55/1/2025

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

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