Thaddeus Street

Big changes come to The Deuce as Gene sees opportunity in the city's public health crisis. Vincent looks to get out from under the mob's thumb and makes peace with Abby, who decides to pursue a new future. Alston recognises the truth of Midtown's redevelopment.

Rudy dangles a lucrative offer in front of Vincent. Longo uses strong-arm tactics to restore order among Bobby's unhappy construction workers. Bristling after a police shakedown, Vincent adds muscle in the person of Black Frankie, a Vietnam War vet.

Temporarily flush with cash, Frankie is tapped by Candy to be a co-producer on Red Hot. With Rudy's blessing, Big Mike and Black Frankie hit a gambling house in the Bronx. Bobby finds himself stigmatised at home and at the Hi-Hat after a surprise raid run by Alston.

Frankie takes his porn business to the next level but ends up in conflict with Rudy, who pushes Vincent to up profits. Candy brainstorms a new film and finds that her new beau is not shaken by her past. Abby and Loretta take care of Shay when she shows up in bad shape.

With his club shuttered, a distraught Vincent follows a lead down a dangerous path. Paul reaches out to Tod's parents. Candy battles Harvey over her latest script and reunites with her estranged son, Adam. Lori hits the feature dancing circuit with mixed results.