The WORST episodes of Hacks (2021)

Every episode of Hacks (2021) ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst 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
There Is No Line
star
7.36
889 votes

#1 - There Is No Line

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/13/2021

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

Directors: Lucia Aniello
Watch Now:Apple TV
Primm
star
7.39
766 votes

#2 - Primm

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/13/2021

Deborah tests Ava’s limits.

Directors: Lucia Aniello
Watch Now:Apple TV
A Gig’s A Gig
star
7.40
727 votes

#3 - A Gig’s A Gig

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/20/2021

Ava gains insight into Deborah’s past.

Directors: Lucia Aniello
Watch Now:Apple TV
Tunnel of Love
star
7.41
640 votes

#4 - Tunnel of Love

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/3/2021

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

Directors: Desiree Akhavan
Watch Now:Apple TV
D’Jewelry
star
7.43
689 votes

#5 - D’Jewelry

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/20/2021

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.

Directors: Desiree Akhavan
Writer: Joanna Calo
Watch Now:Apple TV
On the Market
star
7.48
500 votes

#6 - On the Market

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/2/2022

Deborah and her team head to LA to pitch her new set as a comedy special.

Directors: Lucia Aniello
Watch Now:Apple TV
Interview
star
7.50
635 votes

#7 - Interview

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/10/2021

Ava pursues an opportunity while Deborah nervously anticipates her final show.

Directors: Lucia Aniello
Watch Now:Apple TV
One Day
star
7.53
388 votes

#8 - One Day

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

As Deborah contends with writer’s block and Ava with a broken heart, the pair decide to clear their heads in the woods.

Directors: Lucia Aniello
Watch Now:Apple TV
Falling
star
7.54
672 votes

#9 - Falling

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

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

Directors: Paul W. Downs
Writer: Andrew Law
Watch Now:Apple TV
Retired
star
7.58
496 votes

#10 - Retired

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

An impromptu detour finds Deborah reckoning with long-held guilt while reconnecting with a former comedian friend.

Directors: Paul W. Downs
Writer: Andrew Law
Watch Now:Apple TV
There Will Be Blood
star
7.58
568 votes

#11 - There Will Be Blood

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/12/2022

Deborah eagerly anticipates trying out her new material on the road, while Ava dreads the fallout of an explosive email.

Directors: Lucia Aniello
Watch Now:Apple TV
Clickable Face
star
7.58
269 votes

#12 - Clickable Face

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/1/2025

After a focus group reveals a weak performance with women, Deborah does whatever it takes to connect with the coveted demo, while Kayla and Jimmy set out to book a suitable guest, and Ava desperately tries to maintain the show's integrity.

Directors: Paul W. Downs
Watch Now:Apple TV
The Deborah Vance Christmas Spectacular
star
7.58
374 votes

#13 - 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
Watch Now:Amazon
The Captain's Wife
star
7.59
514 votes

#14 - 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
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Trust the Process
star
7.61
527 votes

#15 - 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
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
What Happens in Vegas
star
7.61
280 votes

#16 - 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
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
D'Christening
star
7.61
232 votes

#17 - 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
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Par for the Course
star
7.63
383 votes

#18 - 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
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
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
Watch Now:Amazon
Quid Pro Quo
star
7.68
542 votes

#20 - 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
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
New Eyes
star
7.69
662 votes

#21 - 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
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Cover Girls
star
7.70
286 votes

#22 - 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
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Join the Club
star
7.71
399 votes

#23 - 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
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Better Late
star
7.71
406 votes

#24 - 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
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
The Roast of Deborah Vance
star
7.71
402 votes

#25 - 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
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV