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Overview
Explore a dark mentorship that forms between Deborah Vance, a legendary Las Vegas comedian, and an entitled, outcast 25-year-old.
Status
Returning Series
Created By
Lucia Aniello, Jen Statsky, Paul W. Downs
Network
HBO Max, Max, HBO Max
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
A dark mentorship forms between Deborah Vance, a legendary Las Vegas comic, and an entitled, outcast 25-year-old comedy writer.
Episodes
There Is No Line
An entitled young writer and a waning comedy legend must put aside their differences to save their careers.
Primm
Deborah tests Ava's limits.
A Gig's a Gig
Ava gains insight into Deborah's past.
D'Jewelry
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.
Falling
Deborah blackmails Marty. Ava has a wild night to remember in Vegas that puts everything in perspective.
New Eyes
While Deborah recovers from surgery, she and Ava have a unique bonding experience when Deborah dispels a major misperception about her past.
Tunnel of Love
DJ's birthday party becomes a surprise dual function. Meanwhile, Deborah and Marty reconnect.
1.69 Million
With a little encouragement from Ava, Deborah’s unpolished set sparks a career-defining moment.
Interview
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.
I Think She Will
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.
Top Cast
Jean Smart
Deborah Vance
Hannah Einbinder
Ava
Carl Clemons-Hopkins
Marcus
