About
Explore a dark mentorship that forms between Deborah Vance, a legendary Las Vegas comedian, and an entitled, outcast 25-year-old.
Cast
Jean Smart
as Deborah Vance
Hannah Einbinder
as Ava
Carl Clemons-Hopkins
as Marcus
Seasons
Season 1
A dark mentorship forms between Deborah Vance, a legendary Las Vegas comic, and an entitled, outcast 25-year-old comedy writer.
Season 2
The dark mentorship between legendary Las Vegas comedian Deborah Vance and her young, entitled writer Ava continues to evolve as the two travel across the country workshopping Deborah’s new stand-up act.
Season 3
A year after parting, Deborah Vance is riding high off the success of her standup special while Ava pursues new opportunities back in Los Angeles.
Season 4
In season 4, tensions rise as Deborah and Ava endeavor to get their late night show off the ground and make history doing it.
Season 5
In the aftermath of mistaken and unflattering news reports that she passed away, Deborah Vance and Ava return to Las Vegas more determined than ever to secure Deborah’s legacy as a comedian.
Episodes
Season 1
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.
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