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The Best Episodes of Hacks Season 3

Every episode of Hacks Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Hacks Season 3!

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Explore a dark mentorship that forms between Deborah Vance, a legendary Las Vegas comedian, and an entitled, outcast 25-year-old.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Hacks Season 3 Episode 1 - Just for Laughs
    6.0/10(12 votes)

    #1 - Just for Laughs

    S3:E1

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

    Director:Lucia Aniello
    Writers:Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, Jen Statsky

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  2. Hacks Season 3 Episode 2 - Better Late
    5.5/10(12 votes)

    #2 - Better Late

    S3:E2

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

    Director:Lucia Aniello
    Writer:Andrew Law

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  3. Hacks Season 3 Episode 3 - The Roast of Deborah Vance
    6.2/10(12 votes)

    #3 - The Roast of Deborah Vance

    S3:E3

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

    Director:Jeff Rosenberg
    Writer:Joe Mande

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  4. Hacks Season 3 Episode 4 - Join the Club
    6.2/10(13 votes)

    #4 - Join the Club

    S3:E4

    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:Jessica Brunetto
    Writer:Guy Branum

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  5. Hacks Season 3 Episode 5 - One Day
    6.3/10(13 votes)

    #5 - One Day

    S3:E5

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

    Director:Lucia Aniello
    Writers:Carolyn Lipka, Carol Leifer

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  6. Hacks Season 3 Episode 6 - Par for the Course
    6.1/10(12 votes)

    #6 - Par for the Course

    S3:E6

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

    Director:Paul W. Downs
    Writer:Ariel Karlin

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  7. Hacks Season 3 Episode 7 - The Deborah Vance Christmas Spectacular
    6.6/10(14 votes)

    #7 - The Deborah Vance Christmas Spectacular

    S3:E7

    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:Lucia Aniello
    Writer:Pat Regan

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  8. Hacks Season 3 Episode 8 - Yes, And
    6.5/10(14 votes)

    #8 - Yes, And

    S3:E8

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

    Director:Paul W. Downs
    Writers:Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, Jen Statsky, Samantha Riley

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  9. Hacks Season 3 Episode 9 - Bulletproof
    6.7/10(11 votes)

    #9 - Bulletproof

    S3:E9

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

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Just for Laughs" is the best rated episode of "Hacks" season 3. It scored 6/10 based on 12 votes. Directed by Lucia Aniello and written by Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, Jen Statsky, it aired on 5/2/2024. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Better Late".