DJ's birthday party becomes a surprise dual function. Meanwhile, Deborah and Marty reconnect.

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.

Deborah eagerly anticipates trying out her new material on the road, while Ava dreads the fallout of an explosive email.

Deborah braces for Kathy's attendance at her Christmas party, while Jimmy and Kayla refuse to call it quits on the comedian's Late Night dreams.

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

Deborah pitches a new approach for the show. Nina arrives with a plan for Ava's future. Jimmy struggles to keep up, while Kayla fields an offer.