Ava learns her father has passed away. In a turning point for their relationship, Deborah crashes the funeral, using her comedic talent to lighten the mood and support Ava.

Deborah must choose between her safe, polished routine and a new, raw, and confessional act developed with Ava. She ultimately decides to perform the new material; it "bombs" in the traditional sense, but Deborah finds the experience creatively revitalizing.

After a vicious physical and verbal fight earlier in the episode, a drunk and angry Ava sent a "very intense and revealing" email to British producers, leaking damaging personal details about Deborah.

Marcus receives a promotion but struggles with his work-life balance, leading to a breakup with his boyfriend, Wilson. The "Bomb" Cliffhanger The season ends on a massive tension point: