Comedian Mae embarks on an intense relationship with George, a woman who's only dated men. But they both hold back important parts of themselves.
At a family wedding without Mae, George begins to see their relationship in a new light. Meanwhile, Mae stays busy to try to keep from unraveling.
As George continues to hide her relationship with Mae from her friends, it begins to affect their sex life. Maggie's daughter asks Mae for advice.
In Blackpool with their parents, Mae tries to make amends — but their mother refuses to discuss the past. George feels vulnerable about recent events.
Mae bonds with a former star who's making a comeback at the Gag Bin. But things go awry when Mae follows his advice to be brutally honest in their set.
Mae's popularity increases after a video of their set goes viral, as their life falls apart. George confronts a student who uses a homophobic slur.
In Canada, Mae tries rehab and reconnects with someone from their past. Meanwhile, a despondent George searches for a purpose in her life without Mae.
Back in England, Mae is devastated to learn that George has moved on — and disastrously attempts to have a platonic friendship with her.
An awkward dinner with George's old friends becomes contentious after Mae receives a disturbing phone call, then picks a fight with Binky.
Mae can't wait to go on a TV show and expose a star's sexually inappropriate behavior. But George and Phil worry about how this will affect Mae.
In pain and withdrawing from the world, Mae begins doing stand-up shows from their living room. Meanwhile, George tries to carve out space for herself.
Mae, George and Phil fly to Toronto, where Mae plans to confront the past head-on. Once there, Mae faces challenges including parental interference.