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 Max Max

Top Episode Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Hacks" is "Bulletproof", rated 9.3/10 from 961 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by N/A. "Bulletproof" aired on 5/30/2024 and is rated 0.3 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "The One, The Only".

9.3/10 961 votes
#1 - 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
9.0/10 1,225 votes
#2 - 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
8.9/10 1,328 votes
#3 - 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
8.7/10 1,354 votes
#4 - 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

8.6/10 1,022 votes
#5 - 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
8.5/10 1,214 votes
#6 - 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
8.5/10 915 votes
#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
8.5/10 719 votes
#8 - 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

8.5/10 681 votes
#9 - 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
8.4/10 1,319 votes
#10 - 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
8.4/10 922 votes
#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
8.4/10 653 votes
#12 - 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

8.4/10 684 votes
#13 - 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
8.2/10 760 votes
#14 - 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
8.2/10 663 votes
#15 - 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
8.1/10 1,057 votes
#16 - Interview
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 6/10/2021
Ava tries to keep a secret from Deborah, but someone in Deborah’s inner-circle leverages the truth. Meanwhile, Deborah stares down the barrel of her first radically honest show.
Director: Lucia Aniello
Writer: Samantha Riley

8.1/10 1,040 votes
#17 - 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
8.1/10 907 votes
#18 - 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
8.1/10 825 votes
#19 - 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
8.1/10 631 votes
#20 - 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

8.1/10 597 votes
#21 - 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
8.0/10 1,416 votes
#22 - Primm
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 5/13/2021
Deborah tests Ava's limits.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.0/10 1,145 votes
#23 - 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
8.0/10 1,033 votes
#24 - 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.
Director: N/A
Writer: Pat Regan