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Season 2 – Hacks

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Season 2 – Hacks

May 2022

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

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Critics Consensus

Hacks hits the road, but Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder remain very much at home with each other in a sterling sophomore season that finds novel ways to deepen the central pair's lovable friendship.

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Andrew Male

The Times (UK)

Aug 5, 2022

The jokes are funnier, the characters more developed and the emotional subject even richer.

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Rebecca Nicholson

Guardian

Jun 10, 2022

5/5

If good comedy needs emotional heft, this has it to spare, and still manages to be vicious at the same time.

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Shirley Li

The Atlantic

May 24, 2022

The lack of epiphanies, life lessons, and intergenerational bonding is what makes the second season work so well. The show isn’t following the trajectory of other comedies that have forced their characters to hit the road.

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Mira Fox

The Forward

Aug 2, 2023

B+

The second season leans on the successes of its predecessor instead of further developing its characters and plot...But as the season progresses, “Hacks” finds its footing, making for more moments that balance bickering with heart.

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Akhil Arora

Gadgets360

Feb 18, 2023

Rather than push its characters into a soft reset, which comedies love to do, Hacks stuck to its guns. It decided to tell the story it wanted to, without worrying about where it might lead.

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Keith Watson

metro.co.uk

Dec 26, 2022

The mighty Jean Smart rules as a fading comedy star in a show that celebrates female creativity.

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Esteban C

@estebancruz Sep 7, 2026

this one consolidated everything as if season one didn’t do the job! the comedy was on point, both verbal and physical. the tour concept was so fucking clever. and the character development is truly magical to see. from deborah and ava, marcus and ava, and my fucking favorite one of them all (so glad they got more on screen time this season) JIMMY AND KAYLA. my endgame. it was just bigger, and better and more perfect than ever. the finale, even though it wasn’t a fucking cliffhanger, kept me wanting more of this and craving this world more than everything else. the fact that i binged it in four days says everything that you need to know about this group of hacks!!!

Felicity F

@FelicityFelix Jul 9, 2026

I wasn't sure how the second season would work, but I think it's almost better than the first.

FELIPE HILAN GUIMARAES S

@RT60586866 Jun 5, 2026

Maravilhoso! O nível de qualidade continua. Que personagens cativantes são a Deborah e a Ava.

Craig B

@Boundsy Sep 26, 2025

Very enjoyable comedy drama with a great cast. Good for those times when you want a shorter watch without using too much brain power.

Mark B

@RT06311907 Aug 23, 2025

The best season! I loved the energy on the road!

LUX!! T

@Lux333 Jul 18, 2025

the more I watch the funnier It gets, Its hilarious, actors are amazing and Its refreshing to see such well thought out complex female characters on screen.

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Marcus

Episode 1

Aired May 12, 2022

There Will Be Blood

Deborah eagerly anticipates trying out her new material on the road; Ava dreads the fallout of an explosive email.

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Episode 2

Aired May 12, 2022

Quid Pro Quo

Deborah embraces tour life; Ava grapples with the value of honesty; Jimmy learns the harsh realities of Hollywood dealmaking.

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Episode 3

Aired May 19, 2022

Trust the Process

Deborah continues to workshop her material on the road, as Ava adapts to a new lifestyle; Marcus is overwhelmed by life without Wilson.

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Episode 4

Aired May 19, 2022

The Captain's Wife

Deborah struggles to connect with her audience; Ava finds herself an unexpected hit; Marcus sees the effects of burning the candle at both ends.

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Episode 5

Aired May 26, 2022

Retired

A detour finds Deborah reckoning with long-held guilt as she reconnects with an old comedian friend.

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Episode 6

Aired May 26, 2022

The Click

A girls' night out finds Ava attempting to connect with her mother and Deborah embracing some unexpected company.

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Episode 7

Aired Jun 2, 2022

On the Market

While in Los Angeles to sell her new set as a comedy special, Deborah pitches a role to a former collaborator, and Ava experiences a number of fortuitous run-ins; later, Jimmy takes a stand for Deborah.

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Episode 8

Aired Jun 2, 2022

The One, The Only

After securing an offer from her ideal venue, Deborah prepares to take the stage for her taping; meanwhile, Ava weighs a conflicting gig, and Jimmy learns his clients are being poached by a formidable foe.

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