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.
After finally agreeing to appear on Late Night, Deborah gets an unexpected opportunity, while Marcus leverages a cottage industry into “The House of Vance."
After learning there’s a Late Night vacancy, Deborah snaps into high gear to make sure everything -- and everyone -- is perfect for her upcoming roast. While Ava consults Kiki about boundary-setting, DJ invites Deborah to speak at her NA meeting.
Furious with Ava for forcing her way into the head writer position, Deborah stops at nothing to get her removed from Late Night. As Ava attempts to beat her boss at her own game, Marcus prepares for a difficult conversation with Deborah.
Though reeling from their meeting with Winnie, Deborah and Ava continue to clash over creative control on their writers' "retreat" in Vegas – all while pressure mounts to craft the perfect opening sketch.
During a dress rehearsal, Deborah experiences a shocking "first" that stands to throw her off her game. Meanwhile, Ava makes a connection at a sex shop. Then, Deborah takes the stage for her first episode of Late Night.