An end-of-the-year crackdown by police in and around The Deuce sparks Vincent and Bobby. Candy tries to persuade Harvey, her adult-film director, that she can do more than act. Rudy…

The appearance of an unexpected partner surprises Vincent. Rudy buys into a rival’s plan to reconfigure the Deuce. Candy considers entering the filmmaking business. Abby languishes in her new job….