Jean Smart
Deborah Vance
Series SeasonSeason 1 episodes2021
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Season 1
A dark mentorship forms between Deborah Vance, a legendary Las Vegas comic, and an entitled, outcast 25-year-old comedy writer.
Episodes
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Episode 129 min2021-05-13
There Is No Line
An entitled young writer and a waning comedy legend must put aside their differences to save their careers.
Episode 234 min2021-05-13
Primm
Deborah tests Ava's limits.
Episode 330 min2021-05-20
A Gig's a Gig
Ava gains insight into Deborah's past.
Episode 430 min2021-05-20
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.
Episode 531 min2021-05-27
Falling
Deborah blackmails Marty. Ava has a wild night to remember in Vegas that puts everything in perspective.
Episode 632 min2021-05-27
New Eyes
While Deborah recovers from surgery, she and Ava have a unique bonding experience when Deborah dispels a major misperception about her past.
Episode 729 min2021-06-03
Tunnel of Love
DJ's birthday party becomes a surprise dual function. Meanwhile, Deborah and Marty reconnect.
Episode 832 min2021-06-03
1.69 Million
With a little encouragement from Ava, Deborah’s unpolished set sparks a career-defining moment.
Episode 926 min2021-06-10
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.
Episode 1035 min2021-06-10
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.