The Best Episodes of Hacks Season 1

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

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 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

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

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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

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