Christopher McDonald

With her prime performance slots hanging in the balance, Deborah reluctantly begins working with Ava, testing their initial compatibility with a highly unconventional road trip. As they encounter unexpected bumps, Ava learns a messy lesson in resilience.

Legendary Vegas comedian Deborah Vance is in danger of losing her residency. Meanwhile in L.A., young, entitled writer Ava is desperate for a job. Their mutual manager Jimmy sets them up on a meeting, much to their chagrin.

With the premiere of Christopher's Cleaver, Tony begins to analyse his relationship with Christopher. Johnny Sack faces a health crisis; Phil Leotardo resents his family, and himself, for being weak and downtrodden; Silvio gets caught up in New York's power vacuum.

While visiting Chicago during the Republican National Convention, Nucky gets some alarming news from Atlantic City.

Nucky introduces a surprise guest speaker at a dedication for war veterans. Eli questions his allegiances and Nucky gets a new lawyer. Jimmy learns a lesson and Richard goes hunting.

New Year's Eve 1922 and Nucky makes a resolution that does not sit well with Gyp Rosetti, a touchy gangster with a thirst for bootleg whiskey. Margaret, meanwhile, looks to build on the Thompson endowment at St. Theresa's Hospital.