8.2

Hacks•Season 5•Episode 1

EGOT

8.2/10 · 1,268 votesApr 9, 202634 min

Ranked #5 of 10 in Season 5•−0.2 vs season avg

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After returning from Singapore to a career further smeared by Bob Lipka, Deborah decides to shift the narrative and focus on achieving EGOT status.

Directed byLucia Aniello

Written byLucia Aniello, Jen Statsky, Paul W. Downs

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Jean Smart

Deborah Vance

Hannah Einbinder

Ava

Carl Clemons-Hopkins

Marcus

Paul W. Downs

Jimmy

Megan Stalter

Kayla

Mark Indelicato

Damien

Rose Abdoo

Josefina

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Lucia Aniello

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Jen Statsky

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Paul W. Downs

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Lucia Aniello

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Rob Paglia

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Episode Summary

"EGOT" is episode 1 of Hacks season 5. It scored 8.2/10 from 1,268 votes, ranking #5 of 10 episodes this season (season average 8.4). Directed by Lucia Aniello and written by Lucia Aniello, Jen Statsky, Paul W. Downs, it aired on April 9, 2026.

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