The BEST episodes of Hacks (2021)

Every episode of Hacks (2021) ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Hacks (2021)!

To salvage her waning career, Las Vegas comedian Deborah Vance is forced to team up with an entitled, outcast television writer.

Last Updated: 6/3/2025Network: MaxStatus: Continuing
A Slippery Slope
star
8.50
232 votes

#1 - A Slippery Slope

Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/22/2025

When Late Night is forced to censor an interview, Deborah and Ava get inadvertently embroiled in controversy. Meanwhile, Jimmy hits rock bottom and Kayla gains clarity on where she belongs.

Directors: Lucia Aniello
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Bulletproof
star
8.26
409 votes

#2 - Bulletproof

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/30/2024

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.

Directors: Lucia Aniello
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The One, The Only
star
8.22
534 votes

#3 - The One, The Only

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/2/2022

Deborah prepares to take the stage for her taping as Ava deals with a new opportunity.

Directors: Trent O'Donnell
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I Love LA
star
8.04
277 votes

#4 - I Love LA

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/24/2025

During a dress rehearsal, Deborah experiences a shocking "first" that stands to throw her off her game. Meanwhile, Ava makes a connection at a sex shop. Then, Deborah takes the stage for her first episode of Late Night.

Directors: Paul W. Downs
Writer: Pat Regan
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I Think She Will
star
8.00
626 votes

#5 - I Think She Will

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/10/2021

As her final performance at the Palmetto approaches, Deborah must decide whether to put it all on the line.

Directors: Lucia Aniello
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Heaven
star
7.96
187 votes

#6 - Heaven

Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/29/2025

Deborah deals with a difficult contract negotiation.

Directors: Lucia Aniello
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Mrs. Table
star
7.88
259 votes

#7 - Mrs. Table

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/8/2025

Deborah receives the "Courage in Comedy" award, while Late Night books a last-minute guest. Meanwhile, Ava reaches her breaking point at the show.

Directors: Paul W. Downs
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Big, Brave Girl
star
7.85
299 votes

#8 - Big, Brave Girl

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/10/2025

Furious with Ava for forcing her way into the head writer position, Deborah stops at nothing to get her removed from Late Night. As Ava attempts to beat her boss at her own game, Marcus prepares for a difficult conversation with Deborah.

Directors: Lucia Aniello
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The Click
star
7.80
502 votes

#9 - The Click

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/26/2022

A girls’ night out finds Ava attempting to connect with her mother – and Deborah embracing some unexpected company.

Directors: Paul W. Downs
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Witch of the Week
star
7.79
226 votes

#10 - Witch of the Week

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/15/2025

With the show stuck in third place, Deborah pitches a bold new strategy for Late Night. Nina arrives in LA with a plan to shake up Ava's future. Meanwhile, as Jimmy struggles to keep everything together, Kayla receives a compelling offer.

Directors: Lucia Aniello
Writer: Andrew Law
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1.69 Million
star
7.77
648 votes

#11 - 1.69 Million

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/3/2021

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

Directors: Paul W. Downs
Writer: Pat Regan
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Yes, And
star
7.75
383 votes

#12 - Yes, And

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/23/2024

A calendar mix-up finds Deborah double booked ... just as an unfortunate supercut of her most problematic early jokes starts circulating.

Directors: Paul W. Downs
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The Roast of Deborah Vance
star
7.71
402 votes

#13 - The Roast of Deborah Vance

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/9/2024

After learning there’s a Late Night vacancy, Deborah snaps into high gear to make sure everything -- and everyone -- is perfect for her upcoming roast. While Ava consults Kiki about boundary-setting, DJ invites Deborah to speak at her NA meeting.

Directors: Jeff Rosenberg
Writer: Joe Mande
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Better Late
star
7.71
406 votes

#14 - Better Late

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/2/2024

After finally agreeing to appear on Late Night, Deborah gets an unexpected opportunity, while Marcus leverages a cottage industry into “The House of Vance."

Directors: Lucia Aniello
Writer: Andrew Law
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Join the Club
star
7.71
399 votes

#15 - Join the Club

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/9/2024

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.

Directors: Jessica Brunetto
Writer: Guy Branum
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Cover Girls
star
7.70
286 votes

#16 - Cover Girls

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/10/2025

As Deborah and Ava’s feud threatens the future of their show, Jimmy and Kayla have their own struggles.

Directors: Lucia Aniello
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New Eyes
star
7.69
662 votes

#17 - New Eyes

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/27/2021

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

Directors: Lucia Aniello
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Quid Pro Quo
star
7.68
542 votes

#18 - Quid Pro Quo

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/12/2022

Deborah embraces tour life; Ava grapples with the value of honesty; Jimmy learns the harsh realities of Hollywood dealmaking.

Directors: Lucia Aniello
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Just for Laughs
star
7.64
427 votes

#19 - Just for Laughs

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/2/2024

As Deborah prepares to accept an award in Montreal, Ava does her best to avoid her former employer.

Directors: Lucia Aniello
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Par for the Course
star
7.63
383 votes

#20 - Par for the Course

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/16/2024

Deborah participates in a golf tournament to get face time with the cable affiliates who could decide her future.

Directors: Paul W. Downs
Writer: Ariel Karlin
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D'Christening
star
7.61
232 votes

#21 - D'Christening

Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/15/2025

Deborah and Ava continue to try to get Late Night to rise in the ratings. Meanwhile, as Jimmy and Kayla attempt to rein in Dance Mom's newfound success, DJ's son's christening creates some friction between mother and daughter.

Directors: Doron Max Hagay
Writer: Joe Mande
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What Happens in Vegas
star
7.61
280 votes

#22 - What Happens in Vegas

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/17/2025

Though reeling from their meeting with Winnie, Deborah and Ava continue to clash over creative control on their writers' "retreat" in Vegas – all while pressure mounts to craft the perfect opening sketch.

Directors: Lucia Aniello
Writer: Ariel Karlin
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Trust the Process
star
7.61
527 votes

#23 - Trust the Process

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/19/2022

Deborah continues to workshop her material on the road, as Ava adapts to a new lifestyle. Marcus is overwhelmed by life without Wilson.

Directors: Lucia Aniello
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The Captain's Wife
star
7.59
514 votes

#24 - The Captain's Wife

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/19/2022

While Deb struggles to connect with her audience on a cruise, Ava finds herself an unexpected hit.

Directors: Lucia Aniello
Writer: Pat Regan
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The Deborah Vance Christmas Spectacular
star
7.58
374 votes

#25 - The Deborah Vance Christmas Spectacular

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/23/2024

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.

Directors: Lucia Aniello
Writer: Pat Regan
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