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.

While Deb struggles to connect with her audience on a cruise, Ava finds herself an unexpected hit.

Deborah participates in a golf tournament to get face time with the cable affiliates who could decide her future.

As pressure mounts to craft a perfect first episode, Deborah and Ava continue to clash over creative control on their writers' "retreat" in Vegas.