In the episode, Deborah (Jean Smart) has a one night stand with a much younger man (Devon Sawa) that helps her perfect her new stand-up show.
Smart won her second successive Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her performance.
When Deborah returns from her one night stand, the thread of the show clicks into place—she will admit to her own shortcomings in an act of accountability.
[2] Devon Sawa, cast as Deborah's young one-night stand, was a fan of the show when he was invited to audition.
[2] Jean Smart won her second successive Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for this episode.