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
As Deborah prepares to accept an award in Montreal, Ava does her best to avoid her former employer.
Directed by Lucia AnielloWritten by Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, Jen StatskyGuest stars Mark Indelicato, Christopher McDonald, Rose Abdoo, Lorenza Izzo, Michael Garza, Pat Regan, Aristotle Athari, Helen Hunt
Episode 2
Deborah and Ava struggle to stay out of one another's orbits – especially when Deborah lands an unexpected opportunity.
Directed by Lucia AnielloWritten by Andrew LawGuest stars Mark Indelicato, Rose Abdoo, Guy Branum, Olivia Boreham-Wing, Lorenza Izzo, Michael Franklin, Dan Bucatinsky, Dylan Gelula
Episode 3
After learning there's a Late Night vacancy, Deborah makes sure everything – and everyone – is operating at its finest for her roast.
Directed by Jeff RosenbergWritten by Joe MandeGuest stars Mark Indelicato, Kaitlin Olson, Rose Abdoo, Poppy Liu, Dylan Gelula, Jordan Gavaris, Dolly Wells, Luke Cook
Episode 4
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.
Directed by Jessica BrunettoWritten by Guy BranumGuest stars Mark Indelicato, Rose Abdoo, Lorenza Izzo, Johnny Sibilly, Joe Mande, Angela Elayne Gibbs, Luenell, Helen Hunt
Episode 5
As Deborah contends with writer’s block and Ava with a broken heart, the pair decide to clear their heads in the woods.
Directed by Lucia AnielloWritten by Carolyn Lipka, Carol LeiferGuest stars Mark Indelicato, Rose Abdoo, Kara Luiz, Ian Alda, Janie Haddad Tompkins, John Churchill, Presley Polatin, Marlena Crowell
Episode 6
Deborah participates in a golf tournament to get face time with the cable affiliates who could decide her future.
Directed by Paul W. DownsWritten by Ariel KarlinGuest stars Mark Indelicato, Kaitlin Olson, Christopher McDonald, Rose Abdoo, Paul Felder, Tony Goldwyn, Christina Hendricks, J. Smith-Cameron
Episode 7
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.
Directed by Lucia AnielloWritten by Pat ReganGuest stars Mark Indelicato, Kaitlin Olson, Rose Abdoo, Paul Felder, W. Earl Brown, Lauren Weedman, Angela Elayne Gibbs, Jane Adams
Episode 8
A calendar mix-up finds Deborah double booked ... just as an unfortunate supercut of her most problematic early jokes starts circulating.
Directed by Paul W. DownsWritten by Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, Jen Statsky, Samantha RileyGuest stars Mark Indelicato, Rose Abdoo, Olivia Boreham-Wing, Johnny Sibilly, Shakira Barrera, Camden Garcia, Tim Bagley, Elliot Knight
Episode 9
As Deborah works to perfect her second run at Late Night, Ava receives a dream offer, and Jimmy and Kayla seek to grow their company.
Directed by Lucia AnielloWritten by Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, Jen StatskyGuest stars Mark Indelicato, Christopher McDonald, Rose Abdoo, Aristotle Athari, Helen Hunt, J. Smith-Cameron, Dan Bucatinsky, Elizabeth Valenti
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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