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 - 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.
#2 - 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.
#3 - 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.
#4 - 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.
#5 - 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.
#6 - 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.
#7 - 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.
#8 - 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.
#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 - 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.
#11 - 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.
#12 - 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.
#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 - Heaven
Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/29/2025
Deborah deals with a difficult contract negotiation.
#15 - EGOT
Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/9/2026
After returning from Singapore to a career further smeared by Bob Lipka, Deborah decides to shift the narrative and focus on achieving EGOT status.
#16 - Number One Fan
Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/16/2026
After she's turned down by Madison Square Garden, Deborah's attempt to reignite her fanbase doesn't go as planned. Meanwhile, Jimmy unexpectedly gets to pitch one of his idols, and Ava meets her first fan.
#17 - 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.
#18 - Who's Making Dinner?
Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/30/2026
Ava finds inspiration at a 50th anniversary event for Who's Making Dinner?, while Deborah is reminded of painful memories.
#19 - 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.
#20 - 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.
#21 - Montecito
Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/7/2026
After deciding on a very specific outfit for her MSG show, Deborah is forced to grovel for the esteemed suit...only to find herself on an unexpected couple's weekend in Montecito with Ava.
#22 - The Cube
Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/14/2026
When she's asked to promote her on-sale ticket date, Deborah gets creative with a workaround...only to be stymied by another obstacle. Meanwhile, Kayla and Jimmy find themselves at odds after being served with a lawsuit.
#23 - The Garden
Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/21/2026
While Ava pitches her reboot to the network, Deborah does final press ahead of her MSG show and fills a key staffing need at The Diva. Then, Deborah prepares to take the stage for the biggest show of her career – which looks much different than she imagined.
#24 - Hacks
Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/28/2026
As Ava embarks on her next project, Deborah, Marcus, and Marty officially open The Diva, and Jimmy's new role proves fortuitous. Then, on the heels of accomplishing everything she's ever wanted, Deborah reveals her final chapter.
#25 - 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.