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Hacks: Season 1

10 episodes Premiered May 13, 2021 Updated Jul 20, 2026

Hacks is an American dark comedy drama television series created by Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky. The series premiered on May 13, 2021, on HBO Max. It follows a dark mentorship between Deborah Vance, a legendary Las Vegas comedian, and her comedy writer. The series explores the evolving dynamics of their relationship.

Season overview

Hacks is an American dark comedy drama television series created by Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky. The series premiered on May 13, 2021, on HBO Max. It follows a dark mentorship between Deborah Vance, a legendary Las Vegas comedian, and her comedy writer. The series explores the evolving dynamics of their relationship.

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Episodes

S1·E1

There Is No Line

May 13, 2021 · 29 min

An entitled young writer and a waning comedy legend must put aside their differences to save their careers.

S1·E2

Primm

May 13, 2021 · 34 min

Deborah tests Ava's limits.

S1·E3

A Gig's a Gig

May 20, 2021 · 30 min

Ava gains insight into Deborah's past.

S1·E4

D'Jewelry

May 20, 2021 · 30 min

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.

S1·E5

Falling

May 27, 2021 · 31 min

Deborah blackmails Marty. Ava has a wild night to remember in Vegas that puts everything in perspective.

S1·E6

New Eyes

May 27, 2021 · 32 min

While Deborah recovers from surgery, she and Ava have a unique bonding experience when Deborah dispels a major misperception about her past.

S1·E7

Tunnel of Love

Jun 3, 2021 · 29 min

DJ's birthday party becomes a surprise dual function. Meanwhile, Deborah and Marty reconnect.

S1·E8

1.69 Million

Jun 3, 2021 · 32 min

With a little encouragement from Ava, Deborah’s unpolished set sparks a career-defining moment.

S1·E9

Interview

Jun 10, 2021 · 26 min

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.

S1·E10

I Think She Will

Jun 10, 2021 · 35 min

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.