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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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Episodes
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- E1 There Is No LineNext upMay 13, 2021 · 29 min · ★ 6.7
Synopsis
An entitled young writer and a waning comedy legend must put aside their differences to save their careers.
Guest stars: Paul W. Downs (Jimmy), Megan Stalter (Kayla), Mark Indelicato (Damien), Kaitlin Olson (DJ Vance), Christopher McDonald (Marty), Rose Abdoo (Josefina), Melvin Robert (TV Newscaster), Josh Lopez (Trent)
- E2 PrimmMay 13, 2021 · 34 min · ★ 6.8
Synopsis
Deborah tests Ava's limits.
Guest stars: Paul W. Downs (Jimmy), Megan Stalter (Kayla), Mark Indelicato (Damien), Christopher McDonald (Marty), Rose Abdoo (Josefina), Jefferson Mays (T.L. Gurley), Brittney Alger (Monica), Vince DeCosta (Tow Truck Driver)
- E3 A Gig's a GigMay 20, 2021 · 30 min · ★ 6.6
Synopsis
Ava gains insight into Deborah's past.
Guest stars: Paul W. Downs (Jimmy), Megan Stalter (Kayla), Mark Indelicato (Damien), Kaitlin Olson (DJ Vance), Rose Abdoo (Josefina), Brent Sexton (Michael), Guy Branum (Ezekiel), Nina Tarr (Fabriziana)
- E4 D'JewelryMay 20, 2021 · 30 min · ★ 6.6
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Mark Indelicato (Damien), Kaitlin Olson (DJ Vance), Christopher McDonald (Marty), Jennifer Irwin (Barfly), Kara Luiz (Katie), Vinessa Vidotto (Ivy), Nancy Ma (Photographer), Sabrina Sloan (Yaz)
- E5 FallingMay 27, 2021 · 31 min · ★ 6.8
Synopsis
Deborah blackmails Marty. Ava has a wild night to remember in Vegas that puts everything in perspective.
Guest stars: Paul W. Downs (Jimmy), Christopher McDonald (Marty), Rose Abdoo (Josefina), Danielle Schneider (Rina), Madeline Zima (Jules), Rekha Shankar (Victoria), D'Kia Anderson (Cat), Paige Smart (Hallie)
- E6 New EyesMay 27, 2021 · 32 min · ★ 6.9
Synopsis
While Deborah recovers from surgery, she and Ava have a unique bonding experience when Deborah dispels a major misperception about her past.
Guest stars: Iris Bahr (Perla), Brandon Keener (ER Doctor), Duncan Bravo (Dr. Swartin), Ally Maki (Taylor), Johnny Sibilly (Wilson), Angela Elayne Gibbs (Marcus's Mom), Luenell (Miss Loretta), Poppy Liu (Kiki)
- E7 Tunnel of LoveJun 3, 2021 · 29 min · ★ 6.6
Synopsis
DJ's birthday party becomes a surprise dual function. Meanwhile, Deborah and Marty reconnect.
Guest stars: Mark Indelicato (Damien), Kaitlin Olson (DJ Vance), Christopher McDonald (Marty), Rose Abdoo (Josefina), Jeff Ward (George), Amanda Payton (Jackie), Alanna Thompson (Emma), Blake Clark (Tunnel of Love Proprietor)
- E8 1.69 MillionJun 3, 2021 · 32 min · ★ 6.8
Synopsis
With a little encouragement from Ava, Deborah’s unpolished set sparks a career-defining moment.
Guest stars: Megan Stalter (Kayla), Christopher McDonald (Marty), Louis Herthum (Dennis), Anna Maria Horsford (Francine), Linda Purl (Kathy), Adam Ray (Drew Higgins), Ydaiber Orozco (Bethany), Ben Stillwell (Brad)
- E9 InterviewJun 10, 2021 · 26 min · ★ 6.5
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Paul W. Downs (Jimmy), Megan Stalter (Kayla), Christopher McDonald (Marty), Rose Abdoo (Josefina), Lorenza Izzo (Ruby), Nelson Franklin (Interviewer), Chris Geere (British TV Show Creator), Solomon Georgio (Jordan)
- E10 I Think She WillJun 10, 2021 · 35 min · ★ 7.1
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Paul W. Downs (Jimmy), Megan Stalter (Kayla), Mark Indelicato (Damien), Kaitlin Olson (DJ Vance), Christopher McDonald (Marty), Salome Azizi (Joelle), Alex Alexander (Mary Terese), John Deignan (Stanley)
Cast & crew
Created by Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, Jen Statsky
Jean Smart
Hannah Einbinder
Carl Clemons-Hopkins
Paul W. Downs
Megan Stalter
Mark Indelicato
Rose AbdooVideos
Trailers
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Reviews · from TMDB members
For_What_It_BeMay 10, 2025
Amazing and timely show. This is not a comedy, it's _about_ comedy; which is written by depressed damaged people. The core relationship between two broken and talented individuals set against the backdrop ridiculousness of the entertainment **industry**. Balancing extremes are the theme of the show as personal demons can be what sells the best, so self-awareness is how you profit off your pain, but also prevents you from doing what is truly best for you. It's also… Read more
about women from a woman's perspective, which is still pretty new, so the cinematic language may be unfamiliar to some. Very multifaceted, as women can compete and support each other simultaneously. No one can hurt you as much as someone who loves you. Watch if you appreciate great writing and able to devote your full focus to keep up with the dialog. Bonus tip, stay for the credits, the song is usually an excellent emotional reflection of the episode.
