Explore a dark mentorship that forms between Deborah Vance, a legendary Las Vegas comedian, and an entitled, outcast 25-year-old.
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Cast
Deborah Vance
Jean Smart
Ava
Hannah Einbinder
Marcus
Carl Clemons-Hopkins
Kayla
Megan Stalter
Jimmy
Paul W. Downs
Damien
Mark Indelicato
Episodes
Season 1
Episode 1
There Is No Line
An entitled young writer and a waning comedy legend must put aside their differences to save their careers.
Episode 2
Primm
Deborah tests Ava's limits.
Episode 3
A Gig's A Gig
Ava gains insight into Deborah's past.
Episode 4
D'Jewelry
At DJ's jewelry expo, Ava comes to better understand Deborah and DJ's complicated mother-daughter relationship. Deborah receives an unexpected piece of ammunition against Marty.
Episode 5
Falling
Deborah blackmails Marty. Ava has a wild night to remember in Vegas that puts everything in perspective.
Episode 6
New Eyes
While Deborah recovers from surgery, she and Ava have a unique bonding experience when Deborah dispels a major misperception about her past.
Episode 7
Tunnel of Love
DJ's birthday party becomes a surprise dual function. Meanwhile, Deborah and Marty reconnect.
Episode 8
1.69 Million
With a little encouragement from Ava, Deborah’s unpolished set sparks a career-defining moment.
Episode 9
Interview
Ava tries to keep a secret from Deborah, but someone in Deborah’s inner-circle leverages the truth. Meanwhile, Deborah stares down the barrel of her first radically honest show.
Episode 10
I Think She Will
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.
Season 2
Episode 1
There Will Be Blood
Deborah eagerly anticipates trying out her new material on the road, while Ava dreads the fallout of an explosive email.
Episode 2
Quid Pro Quo
Deborah embraces tour life. Ava grapples with the value of honesty. Jimmy learns the harsh realities of Hollywood dealmaking.
Episode 3
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.
Episode 4
The Captain's Wife
While Deb struggles to connect with her audience on a cruise, Ava finds herself an unexpected hit.
Episode 5
Retired
An impromptu detour finds Deborah reckoning with long-held guilt while reconnecting with a former comedian friend.
Episode 6
The Click
A girls’ night out finds Ava attempting to connect with her mother – and Deborah embracing some unexpected company.
Episode 7
On the Market
Deborah and her team head to LA to pitch her new set as a comedy special.
Episode 8
The One, The Only
Deborah prepares to take the stage for her taping as Ava deals with a new opportunity.
Season 3
Episode 1
Just for Laughs
As Deborah prepares to accept an award in Montreal, Ava does her best to avoid her former employer.
Episode 2
Better Late
Deborah and Ava struggle to stay out of one another's orbits – especially when Deborah lands an unexpected opportunity.
Episode 3
The Roast of Deborah Vance
After learning there's a Late Night vacancy, Deborah makes sure everything – and everyone – is operating at its finest for her roast.
Episode 4
Join the Club
Deborah is invited to hang with some of her favorite comedians, Jimmy finally lands a general meeting with Winnie, and Marcus recruits Ava for trivia.
Episode 5
One Day
As Deborah contends with writer’s block and Ava with a broken heart, the pair decide to clear their heads in the woods.
Episode 6
Par for the Course
Deborah participates in a golf tournament to get face time with the cable affiliates who could decide her future.
Episode 7
The Deborah Vance Christmas Spectacular
Deborah braces for Kathy's attendance at her Christmas party, while Jimmy and Kayla refuse to call it quits on the comedian's Late Night dreams.
Episode 8
Yes, And
A calendar mix-up finds Deborah double booked ... just as an unfortunate supercut of her most problematic early jokes starts circulating.
Episode 9
Bulletproof
As Deborah works to perfect her second run at Late Night, Ava receives a dream offer, and Jimmy and Kayla seek to grow their company.
More about Hacks
Languages
English
Release date
13 May 2021
Genres
Comedy, Drama
TMDB Rating
7.5
Episode runtime
30 mins
Hacks is a Comedy show starring Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder. It has 27 episodes and a high TMDB audience rating of 7.5 from 206 votes.
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