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.
Streaming, rental and purchase options
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
Deborah eagerly anticipates trying out her new material on the road, while Ava dreads the fallout of an explosive email.
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, Wayne Newton, Paul Felder
Episode 2
Deborah embraces tour life. Ava grapples with the value of honesty. Jimmy learns the harsh realities of Hollywood dealmaking.
Directed by Lucia AnielloWritten by Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, Jen StatskyGuest stars Paul W. Downs, Megan Stalter, Ming-Na Wen, W. Earl Brown, Martha Kelly, Rebecca Field, Michael Garza, Polly Draper
Episode 3
Deborah continues to workshop her material on the road, as Ava adapts to a new lifestyle. Marcus is overwhelmed by life without Wilson.
Directed by Lucia AnielloWritten by Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, Jen StatskyGuest stars Mark Indelicato, Rose Abdoo, Joe Mande, Angela Elayne Gibbs, Luenell, Laurie Metcalf, Kimia Behpoornia, John Forester
Episode 4
While Deb struggles to connect with her audience on a cruise, Ava finds herself an unexpected hit.
Directed by Lucia AnielloWritten by Ariel Karlin, Pat ReganGuest stars Paul W. Downs, Mark Indelicato, Christopher McDonald, Johnny Sibilly, Tracy Silver, Anna Khaja, Owen Thiele, Maleah Goldberg
Episode 5
An impromptu detour finds Deborah reckoning with long-held guilt while reconnecting with a former comedian friend.
Directed by Paul W. DownsWritten by Andrew LawGuest stars Paul W. Downs, Megan Stalter, Mark Indelicato, Harriet Sansom Harris, Elaye Handal, Henry Joseph Samiri, Kristen O'Meara, Peter Holden
Episode 6
A girls’ night out finds Ava attempting to connect with her mother – and Deborah embracing some unexpected company.
Directed by Paul W. DownsWritten by Joe Mande, Aisha MuharrarGuest stars Mark Indelicato, Poppy Liu, Jane Adams, Devon Sawa, Kyle Gass, Chase Yi, Gio Randazzo, Daniel Kash
Episode 7
Deborah and her team head to LA to pitch her new set as a comedy special.
Directed by Lucia AnielloWritten by Samantha RileyGuest stars Paul W. Downs, Megan Stalter, Mark Indelicato, Rose Abdoo, Lorenza Izzo, Ally Maki, W. Earl Brown, Michael Garza
Episode 8
Deborah prepares to take the stage for her taping as Ava deals with a new opportunity.
Directed by Trent O'DonnellWritten by Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, Jen StatskyGuest stars Paul W. Downs, Megan Stalter, Mark Indelicato, Kaitlin Olson, Christopher McDonald, Rose Abdoo, Kara Luiz, Ming-Na Wen
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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Universal TelevisionUnited States
3 Arts EntertainmentUnited States
