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

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

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

Deborah and Ava return to Vegas for DJ's son's christening. Jimmy and Kayla have their hands full with Dance Mom.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

Deborah deals with a difficult contract negotiation.

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.

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

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

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

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