Hacks: Season 3
Hacks is an American dark comedy drama television series created by Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky that premiered on May 13, 2021, on HBO Max. The series follows Deborah Vance, a legendary Las Vegas comedian, and explores a dark mentorship that forms between her and a comedy writer. Season 3 continues the overarching saga across 9 episodes.
Season 3 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Hacks is an American dark comedy drama television series created by Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky.
- The series originally premiered on May 13, 2021, on HBO Max.
- The narrative follows Deborah Vance, a legendary Las Vegas comedian.
- The core dynamic centers on a dark mentorship that forms between Deborah Vance and a comedy writer.
Season overview
Hacks is an American dark comedy drama television series created by Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky that premiered on May 13, 2021, on HBO Max. The series follows Deborah Vance, a legendary Las Vegas comedian, and explores a dark mentorship that forms between her and a comedy writer. Season 3 continues the overarching saga across 9 episodes.
Episode Guide
Season 3 Progress Shield
Just for Laughs
May 2, 2024 · 37 min
As Deborah prepares to accept an award in Montreal, Ava does her best to avoid her former employer.
Better Late
May 2, 2024 · 33 min
Deborah and Ava struggle to stay out of one another's orbits – especially when Deborah lands an unexpected opportunity.
The Roast of Deborah Vance
May 9, 2024 · 32 min
After learning there's a Late Night vacancy, Deborah makes sure everything – and everyone – is operating at its finest for her roast.
Join the Club
May 9, 2024 · 34 min
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.
One Day
May 16, 2024 · 30 min
As Deborah contends with writer’s block and Ava with a broken heart, the pair decide to clear their heads in the woods.
Par for the Course
May 16, 2024 · 35 min
Deborah participates in a golf tournament to get face time with the cable affiliates who could decide her future.
The Deborah Vance Christmas Spectacular
May 23, 2024 · 35 min
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.
Yes, And
May 23, 2024 · 35 min
A calendar mix-up finds Deborah double booked ... just as an unfortunate supercut of her most problematic early jokes starts circulating.
Bulletproof
May 30, 2024 · 37 min
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.