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Season 5 – Hacks

Next Ep May 28

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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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Rebecca Nicholson

Financial Times

Apr 22

4/5

It is difficult, though, to begrudge the show for embracing its more sentimental impulses at this late stage. And it remains one of the most enjoyable shows on television, less spiky than it was, but warmer in its place.

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Stuart Heritage

Guardian

Apr 21

3/5

The good news is that this final run is a clear step up from the woolly third and fourth seasons that saw Jean Smart’s Deborah Vance land a coveted spot hosting a late-night talkshow.

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Ben Travers

IndieWire

Apr 13

A-

“Hacks” lives alongside its lead characters, inviting us into their worldview so that we never want to leave. That’s another hallmark of a great sitcom, and Season 5 leaves no doubt that “Hacks” belongs among the greats.

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Rebecca Cook

metro.co.uk

Apr 20

5/5

Occasionally, the ‘message’ of episodes can be a bit ham-fisted, but those acting chops mean the themes of ageing, failure and being forgotten are always movingly played.

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Joel Keller

Decider

Apr 13

We’re hoping against hope that the final season of Hacks is funnier than its first episode, but we’re going to watch it either way, because we’ve enjoyed spending time with these character so much.

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@RT25218740 4d

I loved this season. They’re just getting better & better. Loving the cast and character development. 5/5!

Ooph N

@RT67269771 4d

Its gay as aids and im on perp so its good for me

Gabi T

@RT31550984 May 9

I loved every second of it and will be binging the other 4 seasons immediately

Ramzi S.

@ramzishatara May 9

This season is incredible as is this entire show what a fantastic send off for my favorite characters of all time. I have already laughed my ass off, cried and felt giddy at the end of every episode.

Caz R

@Cazr_rviews May 3

Enjoyed the last 4 seasons and season 5 is just as great. Sad it’s the final series. Not a single bad episode. Enjoyed the guest cameos.

Kurtis S.

@justkurtis May 2

One of the most overrated shows on television. So much average to bad acting. Jean Smart is a pro & plays Deborah Vance as the pro that she is.

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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

Quik Scribbl

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

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

Airs May 21

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

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Episode 10

Airs May 28

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

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