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!
The series explores the dark mentorship that forms between Deborah Vance, a legendary Las Vegas comedian, and the entitled, outcast 25-year-old who is hired to write for her.
#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 - A Gig’s A Gig
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/20/2021
Ava gains insight into Deborah’s past.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#7 - Interview
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/10/2021
Ava pursues an opportunity while Deborah nervously anticipates her final show.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#12 - 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.
#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.
#14 - 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.
#15 - 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.
#16 - 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.
#17 - 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.
#18 - 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.
#19 - 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."
#20 - 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.
#21 - 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.
#22 - 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.
#23 - 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.
#24 - 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.
#25 - 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.