Calvin Leon Smith

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.

Todd re-examines his priorities and asks for Paul's support. Melissa is forced to face her past. Alston explores different strategies for getting a shady SRO owner to sell. Tensions rise between Frankie and Rudy as a buyer complains about Frankie's product.

Lori returns to New York for an audition and runs into some familiar faces. Candy speaks to her critics at a Women Against Pornography meeting. Alston takes a drastic step to deliver for Goldman. Abby grows closer to Pilar as her relationship with Vincent wanes.

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.

The Guy delivers to a man looking for more than just sex; an intimacy coordinator explores a different kind of relationship.

A struggling Lori turns to Candy for help before revisiting The Deuce. Candy makes a surprising deal to secure funding for her film. Abby takes a stand against the latest phase of Midtown redevelopment. Tommy explains the new world order to Vincent.