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Season 5 – Hacks

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Season 5 – Hacks

Apr 2026

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

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Critics Consensus

Hacks takes a triumphant bow with a final season that keeps the pace and jokes right on par with its previous installments, bidding farewell to Deborah Vance and Ava Daniels with all the flair and care this world has to offer.

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Judy Berman

TIME Magazine

Jul 9

One of my favorite things about this finale is what it leaves unspoken and unfixed in two leads defined, in part, by their irreparable flaws.

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Michael Schulman

The New Yorker

Jun 3

Hacks is, most richly, a show about collaboration, about how creative friction breeds originality; in the battle between boomers and Zoomers, it points the way toward an armistice.

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J. Kelly Nestruck

Globe and Mail

Jun 2

This final season has felt like a victory lap -- but has had some all-time episodes, like the one on AI. It’s ending with the perfect timing of its jokes.

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André Didyme-Dôme

Rolling Stone en Español

Very few stories about artists have understood so clearly that talent can open all the doors to success, but only the truth shared between two people can pierce through the doors of loneliness. [Full review in Spanish]

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Abhishek Srivastava

The Times of India

Jul 15

4/5

The final ten episodes continue to deliver the sharp humour that has defined the previous four seasons while adding a layer of emotional maturity that comes with watching its characters confront their own limitations.

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Steve Murray

ArtsATL

Jun 23

A gorgeous, funny-smart tribute to a cross-generational friendship.

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Claude G

@RT07416073 5d

Hacks has crafted and delivered a lot of interesting characters in its 5 seasons. It's more or less it's own hackaverse :) I think that the ending is actually pretty much inline with the character that is Vance. The power of a good joke is what actually keeps her going. I think that there is real potential for a spin-off. And no, I don't think that Jean Smart should be a central character in that spin-off even though, she certain gave Hacks the gravitas that it has. The show's ending is conducive to a spin-off. I would watch it. It's the type of show you simply enjoy the ride and don't think too hard. There's a casino, the take over the talent agency, the new TV show, etc. Lots of fodder for new material and lots of great talent and characters to keep the stories moving.

Dolly S

@Dolly6890 Aug 11

I was surprised that I enjoyed the first couple seasons. The dynamic between Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder is great. But the show is weak whenever the side-characters and side-plots are on screen. The side stories are weak filler and I expect better of HBO.

Paul C

@Paulppp Aug 3

This is definite must see TV. It’s funny irreverent painful heartbreaking and joyful. Exceptional writing, directing and acting. One of the best things on TV. Jean Smart. Jean Smart. You cannot describe the depth of her performance. It’s just beyond.

Will W

@wiwright334 Aug 3

First off, one of my favorite shows of all time Spoiler: two things I wanted changed in the finale Ava should have given Deborah co-authorship Of the pilot of the new who’s making dinner show, because Deborah’s husband stole that from her. Also, jimmy should have rejected bob lipka when he called. That’s all. Otherwise great season. Thanks for going out on top, Hacks!

Effie W

@Effie877 Aug 2

What an ending. It was just such a good show. If you've not seen it, I suggest you do it. It's a great show and well worth watching.

John Y

@JYJr16 Aug 2

Good wrap-up season. Loose ends tied up. Some logic stretches keep it from being perfect, but a strong close to an excellent show.

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Episode 1

Aired Apr 9, 2026

EGOT

After returning from Singapore, Deborah focuses on shifting her career narrative and cementing her legacy.

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Episode 2

Aired Apr 16, 2026

Number One Fan

The duo returns to the Palmetto to reclaim their territory.

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Episode 3

Aired Apr 23, 2026

No New Tricks

Deborah Vance chases Madison Square Garden; Ava Daniels still nurses the sting of a drunken remark; the Deborah-Ava bond sitting in a tricky place between loyalty and emotional overreach.

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Episode 4

Aired Apr 30, 2026

Who's Making Dinner?

Deborah is on the back foot as she runs a practice set for Ava, Jimmy, Kayla, Randi and Josefina, which goes down badly; Deborah blames the room, insisting it offers a different dynamic to that of a comedy club.

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Episode 5

Aired Apr 30, 2026

D'Amazing Race

When The Amazing Race announces a celebrity edition, DJ holds Deborah to her longstanding promise of partnering up; after Deborah gives her blessing, Ava attempts to secure the rights for her Who's Making Dinner? reboot.

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Episode 6

Aired May 7, 2026

QuickScribbl

Now that The Diva goes over budget, Deborah meets with an investor, while Jimmy and Kayla try to attract a regular comedian.

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Episode 7

Aired May 7, 2026

Montecito

After choosing a very specific outfit for her show at Madison Square Garden, Deborah begs for the outfit.

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Episode 8

Aired May 14, 2026

The Cube

Deborah's show faces another obstacle when they request to start selling tickets, while Jimmy and Kayla receive a subpoena.

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Episode 9

Aired May 21, 2026

The Garden

While Ava pitches her reboot, Deborah prepares to take the stage for the biggest show of her career, which looks much different.

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Episode 10

Aired May 28, 2026

Happy Days Are Here Again

As Ava embarks on a project, Deborah, Marcus and Marty officially open The Diva; Jimmy's role delivers exactly what they need.

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