The Best Episodes of Hacks

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

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Writer: Joe Mande

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.

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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.

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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

As Deborah contends with writer’s block and Ava with a broken heart, the pair decide to clear their heads in the woods.

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Writer: Carol Leifer, Carolyn Lipka

A calendar mix-up finds Deborah double booked ... just as an unfortunate supercut of her most problematic early jokes starts circulating.

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While Deborah recovers from surgery, she and Ava have a unique bonding experience when Deborah dispels a major misperception about her past.

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Deborah prepares to take the stage for her taping as Ava deals with a new opportunity.

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Deborah participates in a golf tournament to get face time with the cable affiliates who could decide her future.

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Writer: Ariel Karlin

Deborah blackmails Marty. Ava has a wild night to remember in Vegas that puts everything in perspective.

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With a little encouragement from Ava, Deborah’s unpolished set sparks a career-defining moment.

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Writer: Pat Regan

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.

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Writer: Guy Branum

DJ's birthday party becomes a surprise dual function. Meanwhile, Deborah and Marty reconnect.

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As Deborah prepares to accept an award in Montreal, Ava does her best to avoid her former employer.

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

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

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Writer: Andrew Law

Deborah tests Ava's limits.

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Ava gains insight into Deborah's past.

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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.

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Writer: Joanna Calo

A girls’ night out finds Ava attempting to connect with her mother – and Deborah embracing some unexpected company.

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

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

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

An impromptu detour finds Deborah reckoning with long-held guilt while reconnecting with a former comedian friend.

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Deborah and her team head to LA to pitch her new set as a comedy special.

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Deborah eagerly anticipates trying out her new material on the road, while Ava dreads the fallout of an explosive email.

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While Deb struggles to connect with her audience on a cruise, Ava finds herself an unexpected hit.

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Writer: Pat Regan