Deborah Vance, a legendary Las Vegas comedian, faces a career-defining moment when she is chosen as the subject of a televised roast. The episode explores her complex relationship with her writer, Ava, and the "old school" comedy world she helped build but is now evolving beyond.

Deborah learns of a vacancy for a Late Night host position and uses the roast as a high-stakes audition to prove her relevance.

Deborah eventually surrenders her place among these old-school peers, a rare moment where she chooses her evolving values (and her bond with Ava) over her need for professional acceptance. Critical Reception

The file appears to be a subtitled version of the eighth episode of Hacks Season 2, titled " The Roast of Deborah Vance " .