Hacks

Synopsis

Explore a dark mentorship that forms between Deborah Vance, a legendary Las Vegas comedian, and an entitled, outcast 25-year-old.

First Air Date: 2021-05-13

Last Air Date: 2026-05-14

Number of Seasons: 5

Number of Episodes: 47

Created By: Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, Jen Statsky

Networks: HBO Max, Max, HBO Max

Season 1 (2021) - (10 Episodes)

Season 2 (2022) - (8 Episodes)

Season 3 (2024) - (9 Episodes)

Season 4 (2025) - (10 Episodes)

Season 5 (2026) - (10 Episodes)

A dark mentorship forms between Deborah Vance, a legendary Las Vegas comic, and an entitled, outcast 25-year-old comedy writer.

Ep. 1: There Is No Line (2021-05-13)

An entitled young writer and a waning comedy legend must put aside their differences to save their careers.
Ep. 2: Primm (2021-05-13)

Deborah tests Ava's limits.
Ep. 3: A Gig's a Gig (2021-05-20)

Ava gains insight into Deborah's past.
Ep. 4: D'Jewelry (2021-05-20)

At DJ's jewelry expo, Ava comes to better understand Deborah and DJ's complicated mother-daughter relationship. Deborah receives an unexpected piece of ammunition against Marty.
Ep. 5: Falling (2021-05-27)

Deborah blackmails Marty. Ava has a wild night to remember in Vegas that puts everything in perspective.
Ep. 6: New Eyes (2021-05-27)

While Deborah recovers from surgery, she and Ava have a unique bonding experience when Deborah dispels a major misperception about her past.
Ep. 7: Tunnel of Love (2021-06-03)

DJ's birthday party becomes a surprise dual function. Meanwhile, Deborah and Marty reconnect.
Ep. 8: 1.69 Million (2021-06-03)

With a little encouragement from Ava, Deborah’s unpolished set sparks a career-defining moment.
Ep. 9: Interview (2021-06-10)

Ava tries to keep a secret from Deborah, but someone in Deborah’s inner-circle leverages the truth. Meanwhile, Deborah stares down the barrel of her first radically honest show.
Ep. 10: I Think She Will (2021-06-10)

For her final performance at the Palmetto, Deborah must decide between playing it safe and putting her entire career on the line. Meanwhile, Ava deals with a family crisis.