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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.
Judy Berman TIME Magazine 1d 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. Go to Full Review 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. Go to Full Review 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. Go to Full Review Steve Murray ArtsATL Jun 23 A gorgeous, funny-smart tribute to a cross-generational friendship. Go to Full Review Susan Granger SSG Syndicate Jun 7 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. Go to Full Review Hannah Brown Jerusalem Post Jun 2 Do people still use the phrase “jumped the shark” to denote when a series has passed its sell-by date? If so, Hacks has definitely made that jump. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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. See more Katie L @RT85477287 Jun 30 Strong on acting, weaker on laughs. The agent characters are becoming grating. See more David G @DavidGonzo Jun 27 One of the best series I've ever seen. I'm definitely going to watch it again. See more John S @RT09638824 Jun 27 Great ending to a great show See more Katz B @KatzB Jun 21 Exhilarating, funny, political and deeply moving, this final season has it all. Fantastic physical comedy, Lear jet quick one liners, the careful construction of situational jokes, all based around beautifully drawn characters. Kudos to all. Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder are amazing. The rapport, the repartee, the rowdy fights. The tenderness. This is one of the all time great shows that will be watched for years and years to come. Thank you! See more Jeanne S @Jury86 Jun 20 Stuck the landing as I expected and totally nailed the drama and comedy. Will be looking forward to what the creators do next. See more Read all reviews
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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. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 16, 2026 Number One Fan The duo returns to the Palmetto to reclaim their territory. Details 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. Details 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. Details 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. Details 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. Details 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. Details 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. Details 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. Details 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. Details
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Synopsis 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.
Creator
Paul W. Downs, Lucia Aniello, Jen Statsky
Executive Producer
Paul W. Downs, Lucia Aniello, Mike Schur, David Miner, Morgan Sackett
Network
HBO Max
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 9, 2026