Twin brothers Vincent and Frankie Martino navigate their way through the rough-and-tumble world of 1971 Times Square; Vincent crosses paths with other midtown denizens while plotting to improve his situation; Abby gets enlisted to buy amphetamines.

Vincent moves into a seedy hotel and contemplates an offer from mob capo Rudy Pipilo; Bobby hopes to take advantage of Vincent's new connections; filmmaking intrigues Candy; C.C. shows Lori the benefits of having a pimp; Larry feels unsettled.

The appearance of an unexpected partner surprises Vincent; Rudy buys into a rival's plan to reconfigure the Deuce; Candy considers entering the filmmaking business; Abby languishes in her new job; Darlene works overtime to compensate Larry.

Rudy dangles a lucrative offer in front of Vincent; Longo restores order among Bobby's unhappy construction workers; Candy attracts unwanted attention; Paul questions his place at the Hi-Hat; Frankie hits a hot streak; Darlene gets a gift from Abby.

Bobby tries to change Vincent's mind about Rudy's offer; Darlene returns from a trip home with a new girl; Candy contemplates a change of careers; Paul explores the underbelly of gay life in the city; Sandra scores a key interview.

An end-of-year crackdown by police in and around The Deuce sparks Vincent and Bobby; Candy tries to persuade Harvey that she can do more than act; Rudy enlists Frankie and Big Mike to protect his interests.