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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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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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Susan Granger

SSG Syndicate

Jun 7

10/10

Kudos to HBO Max for this audacious five-season comedy series about two women: a boomer standup diva and a millennial joke writer who - through generational friction- eventually become art6istic soulmates.

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Kathleen J

@KathJoK 1d

It was great. and considering they drop a season every year they knocked it out of the park for the whole run.

Grace M

@Grace480 1d

I rewatched Hacks twice after the finale. It's so rare and awesome when a show maintains quality through its whole run and nails the ending

Pauline M

@Pauline725 4d

Don’t really love this season. For me the show never hit the peaks of the first season. Last episode was rushed for the topics it wants to explore. I felt like it needed to be developed better and the agent side resolution and comedy really became unfunny.

Berta D

@BerD123 Jul 1

Catching back up on this latest season. I feel like it's been really consistent and I'm glad that they are ending it after this season, seems like the right time.

Katie L

@RT85477287 Jun 30

Strong on acting, weaker on laughs. The agent characters are becoming grating.

David G

@DavidGonzo Jun 27

One of the best series I've ever seen. I'm definitely going to watch it again.

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Lucia Aniello

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Jean Smart

Deborah Vance

Hannah Einbinder

Ava Daniels

Carl Clemons-Hopkins

Marcus

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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