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Hacks

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2021 – 20265 seasons · 47 episodesTV-MAEnded
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Who's in it

Cast

The principal ensemble across the run of the series.

Jean Smart

Jean Smart

Deborah Vance

47 eps

Hannah Einbinder

Hannah Einbinder

Ava

47 eps

Carl Clemons-Hopkins

Carl Clemons-Hopkins

Marcus

47 eps

Paul W. Downs

Paul W. Downs

Jimmy

41 eps

Megan Stalter

Megan Stalter

Kayla

40 eps

Mark Indelicato

Mark Indelicato

Damien

42 eps

Kaitlin Olson

Kaitlin Olson

DJ Vance

14 eps

Christopher McDonald

Christopher McDonald

Marty

18 eps

Rose Abdoo

Rose Abdoo

Josefina

39 eps

Jefferson Mays

Jefferson Mays

T.L. Gurley

2 eps

Guy Branum

Guy Branum

Ezekiel

3 eps

Olivia Boreham-Wing

Olivia Boreham-Wing

Young Deborah

4 eps

George Kareman

George Kareman

Young Frank

2 eps

Kara Luiz

Kara Luiz

Katie

5 eps

Danielle Schneider

Danielle Schneider

Rina

2 eps

Jeff Ward

Jeff Ward

George

2 eps

Amanda Payton

Amanda Payton

Jackie

2 eps

Lorenza Izzo

Lorenza Izzo

Ruby

7 eps

Lora Bofill

Lora Bofill

Meredith

3 eps

Paul Felder

Paul Felder

Aidan

5 eps

Ally Maki

Ally Maki

Taylor

6 eps

W. Earl Brown

W. Earl Brown

Michael

7 eps

Lauren Weedman

Lauren Weedman

Madame Mayor Jo Pezzimenti

9 eps

Michael Garza

Michael Garza

Silas

4 eps

Polly Draper

Polly Draper

Diana

5 eps

Johnny Sibilly

Johnny Sibilly

Wilson

11 eps

Joe Mande

Joe Mande

Ray

6 eps

Angela Elayne Gibbs

Angela Elayne Gibbs

Marcus's Mom

10 eps

Luenell

Luenell

Miss Loretta

8 eps

Laurie Metcalf

Laurie Metcalf

Weed

3 eps

Poppy Liu

Poppy Liu

Kiki

14 eps

Jane Adams

Jane Adams

Nina

9 eps

Tony Goldwyn

Tony Goldwyn

Bob Lipka

7 eps

Aristotle Athari

Aristotle Athari

Lewis

3 eps

Helen Hunt

Helen Hunt

Winnie Landell

8 eps

J. Smith-Cameron

J. Smith-Cameron

Kathy Vance

5 eps

Dan Bucatinsky

Dan Bucatinsky

Rob

10 eps

Michaela Watkins

Michaela Watkins

Stacey

7 eps

Bresha Webb

Bresha Webb

Cece Heaumeaux

3 eps

Jenna Bosco

Jenna Bosco

Flo

3 eps

The Nutevio profile

TV DNA

How Hacks actually feels to watch, measured on the traits our editors track across every series.

Signature profile

Hacks reads strongest on Character Depth, Humour and Emotional Weight.

Character DepthVery strong8.2

How fully written and psychologically layered the ensemble is.

HumourStrong6.5

How often the series is genuinely funny, by design.

Emotional WeightStrong5.7

How much the series is designed to affect you.

SerializedStrong5.5

How much each hour depends on the one before it.

BingeabilityPresent5.4

How hard it is to stop after one episode.

Cliffhanger IntensityPresent4.0

How often an episode ends on a hook you can't ignore.

TensionPresent4.0

The sustained pressure the series keeps you under.

SpectacleLight3.5

Visual ambition — scale, craft and set-piece filmmaking.

World BuildingLight3.5

The scale, internal logic and texture of the world.

The story

What it's about

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

The run

Seasons

5 seasons · 47 episodes.

  • Official poster for Season 1

    Season 1 · Complete

    Season 1

    202110 episodes

    6.6IMDb

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

    Best episode · S01E10 I Think She Will

  • Official poster for Season 2

    Season 2 · Complete

    Season 2

    20228 episodes

    5.7IMDb

    The dark mentorship between legendary Las Vegas comedian Deborah Vance and her young, entitled writer Ava continues to evolve as the two travel across the country workshopping Deborah’s new stand-up act.

    Best episode · S02E08 The One, the Only

  • Official poster for Season 3

    Season 3 · Complete

    Season 3

    20249 episodes

    5.4IMDb

    A year after parting, Deborah Vance is riding high off the success of her standup special while Ava pursues new opportunities back in Los Angeles.

    Best episode · S03E08 Yes, And

  • Official poster for Season 4

    Season 4 · Complete

    Season 4

    202510 episodes

    5.2IMDb

    In season 4, tensions rise as Deborah and Ava endeavor to get their late night show off the ground and make history doing it.

    Best episode · S04E01 Big, Brave Girl

  • Official poster for Season 5

    Season 5 · Complete

    Season 5

    202610 episodes

    6.3IMDb

    In the aftermath of mistaken and unflattering news reports that she passed away, Deborah Vance and Ava return to Las Vegas more determined than ever to secure Deborah’s legacy as a comedian.

    Best episode · S05E10 Hacks

Where the series peaks

Best Episodes

The hours that define the show, ranked by audience response and editorial signal.

Still from Hacks

S05E10

Hacks

7.3IMDb16 votes

As Ava embarks on her next project, Deborah, Marcus, and Marty officially open The Diva, and Jimmy's new role proves fortuitous. Then, on the heels of accomplishing everything she's ever wanted, Deborah reveals her final chapter.

28 May 202647 min
Still from I Think She Will

S01E10

I Think She Will

7.0IMDb29 votes

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.

10 Jun 202135 min
Still from New Eyes

S01E06

New Eyes

6.8IMDb26 votes

While Deborah recovers from surgery, she and Ava have a unique bonding experience when Deborah dispels a major misperception about her past.

27 May 202132 min
Still from Montecito

S05E07

Montecito

6.8IMDb13 votes

After deciding on a very specific outfit for her MSG show, Deborah is forced to grovel for the esteemed suit...only to find herself on an unexpected couple's weekend in Montecito with Ava.

7 May 202638 min
Still from 1.69 Million

S01E08

1.69 Million

6.8IMDb28 votes

With a little encouragement from Ava, Deborah’s unpolished set sparks a career-defining moment.

3 Jun 202132 min
Still from Falling

S01E05

Falling

6.7IMDb27 votes

Deborah blackmails Marty. Ava has a wild night to remember in Vegas that puts everything in perspective.

27 May 202131 min

Recently aired

Latest Episodes

Still from D'Amazing Race

S05E05

D'Amazing Race

6.1IMDb15 votes
30 Apr 202637 min

Behind the series

Created by

Showrunners, creators, executive producers and the writers who set the voice of the series.

The craft

Key Crew

Directing, writing, production, camera, music and editing.

Executive production

Writing

Direction

Cinematography

Music

Recognition

Awards

0 wins · 1 nomination

Golden Globes

No wins yet · 1 nomination

  • NomineeGolden Globe Award for Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy2023

    Hacks · Hacks

Where to watch

Streaming

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