9.5

Hacks•Season 4•Episode 9

A Slippery Slope

9.5/10 · 2,384 votesMay 22, 202538 min

Ranked #1 of 10 in Season 4•+1.2 vs season avg

Discussion

Deborah and Ava struggle as Late Night lands in unwanted controversy. While Jimmy navigates the worst day, Kayla thrives.

Directed byLucia Aniello

Written byLucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, Jen Statsky

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Seasons5

All 1 2 3 4 5

Season 4 Episodes10

E1 8.4

Big, Brave Girl

E2 8.0

Cover Girls

E3 7.7

What Happens in Vegas

I Love LA

Clickable Face

Mrs. Table

D'Christening

Witch of the Week

A Slippery Slope

Heaven

Cast5

Jean Smart

Deborah Vance

Hannah Einbinder

Ava

Carl Clemons-Hopkins

Marcus

Paul W. Downs

Jimmy

Megan Stalter

Kayla

Crew6

Lucia Aniello

Writer

Paul W. Downs

Writer

Jen Statsky

Writer

Lucia Aniello

Director

Jeremy E. Wilcox

Associate Producer

Jon Philpot

Editor

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Episode Summary

"A Slippery Slope" is episode 9 of Hacks season 4. It scored 9.5/10 from 2,384 votes, ranking #1 of 10 episodes this season (season average 8.3). Directed by Lucia Aniello and written by Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, Jen Statsky, it aired on May 22, 2025.

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