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The Best Episodes of Hacks

Every episode of Hacks ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Hacks!

Explore a dark mentorship that forms between Deborah Vance, a legendary Las Vegas comedian, and an entitled, outcast 25-year-old.
Genres:ComedyDrama
Networks:HBO MaxMax
Episodes
27
Avg. Rating
8.3
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  • The One, The Only
    9.0/10(1,364)
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    #1 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Quid Pro Quo
    8.6/10(1,145)
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    #2 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • The Roast of Deborah Vance
    8.6/10(5)
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    #3 - The Roast of Deborah Vance

    Season 3 Episode 3

    Aired 5/9/2024

    After learning there's a Late Night vacancy, Deborah makes sure everything – and everyone – is operating at its finest for her roast.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Joe Mande

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  • The Deborah Vance Christmas Spectacular
    8.6/10(7)
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    #4 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Bulletproof
    8.6/10(5)
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    #5 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • I Think She Will
    8.5/10(13)
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    #6 - I Think She Will

    Season 1 Episode 10

    Aired 6/10/2021

    For her final performance at the Palmetto, Deborah must decide between playing it safe and putting her entire career on the line. Meanwhile, Ava deals with a family crisis.

    Director: Lucia Aniello

    Writer: Jen Statsky, Ariel Karlin

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  • The Click
    8.5/10(1,030)
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    #7 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • One Day
    8.5/10(6)
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    #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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Carol Leifer, Carolyn Lipka

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  • Yes, And
    8.5/10(6)
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    #9 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • New Eyes
    8.4/10(12)
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    #10 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Retired
    8.4/10(1,034)
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    #11 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Par for the Course
    8.4/10(5)
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    #12 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Ariel Karlin

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  • Falling
    8.3/10(12)
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    #13 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • 1.69 Million
    8.3/10(12)
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    #14 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Pat Regan

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  • Better Late
    8.3/10(4)
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    #15 - Better Late

    Season 3 Episode 2

    Aired 5/2/2024

    Deborah and Ava struggle to stay out of one another's orbits – especially when Deborah lands an unexpected opportunity.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Andrew Law

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  • Join the Club
    8.3/10(6)
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    #16 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Guy Branum

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  • Tunnel of Love
    8.2/10(12)
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    #17 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Just for Laughs
    8.2/10(5)
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    #18 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Jen Statsky, Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs

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  • Primm
    8.1/10(14)
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    #19 - Primm

    Season 1 Episode 2

    Aired 5/13/2021

    Deborah tests Ava's limits.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • A Gig's A Gig
    8.1/10(11)
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    #20 - A Gig's A Gig

    Season 1 Episode 3

    Aired 5/20/2021

    Ava gains insight into Deborah's past.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • D'Jewelry
    8.1/10(12)
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    #21 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Joanna Calo

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  • There Will Be Blood
    8.1/10(1,163)
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    #22 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Trust the Process
    8.1/10(1,025)
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    #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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • On the Market
    8.1/10(931)
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    #24 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • There Is No Line
    8.0/10(14)
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    #25 - There Is No Line

    Season 1 Episode 1

    Aired 5/13/2021

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Jen Statsky, Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs

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Best Episodes Summary

"The One, The Only" is the best rated episode of "Hacks". It scored 9/10 based on 1364 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 6/2/2022. This episode scored 0.4 points higher than the second highest rated, "Quid Pro Quo".