The WORST episodes of Hacks
Every episode of Hacks ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Hacks!
To salvage her waning career, Las Vegas comedian Deborah Vance is forced to team up with an entitled, outcast television writer.
#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.
#2 - Primm
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/13/2021
Deborah tests Ava’s limits.
#3 - QuikScribbl
Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/7/2026
With construction on The Diva heading way over budget, Deborah meets with an AI investor, causing friction between her and Ava. Meanwhile, Jimmy and Kayla head out on a road trip after being tasked with landing the new casino's comic in residence.
#4 - A Gig’s A Gig
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/20/2021
Ava gains insight into Deborah’s past.
#5 - 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.
#6 - 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.
#7 - 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.
#8 - 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.
#9 - 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.
#10 - D'Amazing Race
Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/30/2026
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.
#11 - Interview
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/10/2021
Ava pursues an opportunity while Deborah nervously anticipates her final show.
#12 - 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.
#13 - 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.
#14 - 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.
#15 - 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.
#16 - 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.
#17 - 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.
#18 - 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.
#19 - 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.
#20 - 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.
#21 - 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.
#22 - 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.
#23 - 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.
#24 - No New Tricks
Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/23/2026
Deborah hits it off with the Palmetto's new artist in residence. Marcus sets out to save a historic casino, and Marty has uninvited wedding guests.
#25 - 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.