TV series
Saving the best for last.
Explore a dark mentorship that forms between Deborah Vance, a legendary Las Vegas comedian, and an entitled, outcast 25-year-old.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Explore a dark mentorship that forms between Deborah Vance, a legendary Las Vegas comedian, and an entitled, outcast 25-year-old.
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Episode 1
An entitled young writer and a waning comedy legend must put aside their differences to save their careers.
Directed by Lucia AnielloWritten by Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, Jen StatskyGuest stars Paul W. Downs, Megan Stalter, Mark Indelicato, Kaitlin Olson, Christopher McDonald, Rose Abdoo, Melvin Robert, Josh Lopez
Episode 2
Deborah tests Ava's limits.
Directed by Lucia AnielloWritten by Paul W. DownsGuest stars Paul W. Downs, Megan Stalter, Mark Indelicato, Christopher McDonald, Rose Abdoo, Jefferson Mays, Brittney Alger, Vince DeCosta
Episode 3
Ava gains insight into Deborah's past.
Directed by Lucia AnielloWritten by Lucia AnielloGuest stars Paul W. Downs, Megan Stalter, Mark Indelicato, Kaitlin Olson, Rose Abdoo, Brent Sexton, Guy Branum, Nina Tarr
Episode 4
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.
Directed by Desiree AkhavanWritten by Joanna CaloGuest stars Mark Indelicato, Kaitlin Olson, Christopher McDonald, Jennifer Irwin, Kara Luiz, Vinessa Vidotto, Nancy Ma, Sabrina Sloan
Episode 5
Deborah blackmails Marty. Ava has a wild night to remember in Vegas that puts everything in perspective.
Directed by Paul W. DownsWritten by Andrew LawGuest stars Paul W. Downs, Christopher McDonald, Rose Abdoo, Danielle Schneider, Madeline Zima, Rekha Shankar, D'Kia Anderson, Paige Smart
Episode 6
While Deborah recovers from surgery, she and Ava have a unique bonding experience when Deborah dispels a major misperception about her past.
Directed by Lucia AnielloWritten by Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, Jen StatskyGuest stars Iris Bahr, Brandon Keener, Duncan Bravo, Ally Maki, Johnny Sibilly, Angela Elayne Gibbs, Luenell, Poppy Liu
Episode 7
DJ's birthday party becomes a surprise dual function. Meanwhile, Deborah and Marty reconnect.
Directed by Desiree AkhavanWritten by Katherine KearnsGuest stars Mark Indelicato, Kaitlin Olson, Christopher McDonald, Rose Abdoo, Jeff Ward, Amanda Payton, Alanna Thompson, Blake Clark
Episode 8
With a little encouragement from Ava, Deborah’s unpolished set sparks a career-defining moment.
Directed by Paul W. DownsWritten by Pat ReganGuest stars Megan Stalter, Christopher McDonald, Louis Herthum, Anna Maria Horsford, Linda Purl, Adam Ray, Ydaiber Orozco, Ben Stillwell
Episode 9
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.
Directed by Lucia AnielloWritten by Samantha RileyGuest stars Paul W. Downs, Megan Stalter, Christopher McDonald, Rose Abdoo, Lorenza Izzo, Nelson Franklin, Chris Geere, Solomon Georgio
Episode 10
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.
Directed by Lucia AnielloWritten by Jen Statsky, Ariel KarlinGuest stars Paul W. Downs, Megan Stalter, Mark Indelicato, Kaitlin Olson, Christopher McDonald, Salome Azizi, Alex Alexander, John Deignan
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Jean SmartDeborah Vance
Hannah EinbinderAva
Carl Clemons-HopkinsMarcus
Paul W. DownsJimmy
Megan StalterKayla
Mark IndelicatoDamien
Kaitlin OlsonDJ Vance
Christopher McDonaldMarty
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